Superstar ahead Lance Franklin will miss Sydney’s enormous AFL conflict with Richmond as a result of knee soreness because the Swans rely the price of their loss to Port Adelaide.
Franklin, 36, was injured late in Saturday’s heartbreaking two-point defeat to the Power and has not recovered in time to face the Tigers at Adelaide Oval on Friday.
Neither aspect can have their spearhead obtainable with Richmond ahead Tom Lynch (damaged foot) injured and in addition dealing with suspension on the AFL tribunal.
“Lance completed the game against Port Adelaide but suffered a knock to the knee in the last quarter,” Swans medical boss Damian Raper informed the membership’s web site.
“He has been unable to train this week due to his knee soreness and will not play against Richmond this weekend.”
Both McCartin brothers will miss as a result of their respective concussions.
Luckless defender Paddy, who had 9 concussions when enjoying for St Kilda, was substituted out of Saturday’s recreation after a head knock that has once more sparked considerations over his future.
Brother Tom, additionally a key defender, joined him on the sidelines with a concussion earlier than halftime.
“Paddy is doing well in the early stages of his recovery,” Raper stated.
“He still has some residual symptoms which are not unexpected. He will be monitored closely in accordance with the AFL’s HIA protocols.
“Tom is also doing well in his recovery but will miss the match against Richmond after entering the AFL’s HIA protocols. He will continue to be monitored closely.”
Forward Sam Reid has suffered a significant setback in his restoration from a glute damage, coping with hamstring tendon ache, and received’t return till after the mid-season bye.
Meanwhile Carlton defender Sam Docherty will endure surgical procedure to restore a torn knee meniscus and will likely be sidelined for between 4 and 6 weeks.
Docherty’s damage is a hefty blow to the unbeaten Blues given his spectacular type off half-back.
“It’s no doubt disappointing for Sam to be sidelined for the coming weeks, given he picked up this season right where he left off last year, in great form,” Carlton soccer boss Brad Lloyd stated.
“He’s the ultimate professional though, so once he completes surgery, he’ll launch into his rehab and do everything required to get back to play, which we expect to be in four to six weeks.”
Former co-captain Docherty missed all the 2018 and 2019 seasons with back-to-back ACL tears.
Docherty was recognized with testicular most cancers in November 2020 however recovered and performed the primary 14 video games in 2021 earlier than a recurrence in August that 12 months required him to endure chemotherapy.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
