The surge of Richmond below caretaker coach Andrew McQualter gained’t be boosted by the return of star ahead Tom Lynch any time quickly.
Amid ongoing concern over the most effective and fairest winner’s restoration from a damaged foot, the Tigers confirmed on Wednesday that Lynch can be sidelined indefinitely and the membership may solely hope he performs once more in 2023.
Lynch, who has booted 192 objectives in 4 seasons at Richmond, hasn’t performed since he sustained the harm in spherical 4 in opposition to the Western Bulldogs.
“The bone healing process takes time, and we want to be absolutely certain that it is right before we step up Tom’s training load,” Richmond excessive efficiency Manager Luke Meehan mentioned.
“While we remain hopeful that we can get him back at some stage later in the season, it is still difficult to put an exact timeframe on right now.
“Tom will have another scan on the fracture in a couple of weeks, giving us a much clearer picture.”
The Tigers have gained three matches in a row and sit twelfth on the ladder and inside placing distance of the highest eight forward of a Thursday evening conflict with the Lions in Brisbane.
Despite having the prospect to make finals, Meehan mentioned the membership wouldn’t threat additional harm by bringing Lynch again before he was prepared.
“He is clearly a significant player and someone with a lot of football ahead of him, so his long-term health is our priority,” Meehan added.
“Any long-term injury is frustrating, but Tom is a pro and attacking his rehab really hard, providing leadership around the group and direction for younger forwards.”
Lynch has performed 85 matches for Richmond since crossing from the Gold Coast Suns in 2019.
Originally revealed as Richmond concedes star ahead Tom Lynch might not play in 2023
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
