Key North Melbourne defender Ben McKay will miss the beginning of the AFL season due to a foot damage.
In a serious blow to the Kangaroos and their new coach Alastair Clarkson, McKay is sidelined indefinitely by what the membership describe as bone stress in his proper foot.
“Ben’s pre-season preparation has been seamless so this is unfortunate news on the eve of round one,” North’s basic supervisor of soccer Todd Viney mentioned on Wednesday.
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“Our immediate focus is to ensure Ben’s symptoms settle.
“His rehab program will continue to evolve with the aim to integrate him back into the training program in due course.”
McKay reported soreness after the Roos’ observe match in opposition to the Western Bulldogs final Saturday.
Scans revealed the damage which can end result within the 25-year-old lacking a piece of the season.
North Melbourne meet West Coast on March 18 earlier than fixtures in opposition to Fremantle, Hawthorn and Carlton – the place McKay’s brother Harry performs – as they search to rebound from ending final previously two years and second-last in 2020.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
