Veteran Sydney ahead Sam Reid will miss the rest of the AFL season after present process hamstring surgical procedure.
Reid went below the knife on Tuesday to restore the damage suffered in pre-season, with the five-month restoration time ending his season, and doubtlessly his profession, given the 31-year-old is out of contract at season’s finish.
“We had hoped Sam could return from his injury and avoid surgery, but unfortunately it became apparent last week that wasn’t the case,” Swans soccer boss Charlie Gardiner mentioned.
“The initial injury was not straightforward and we wanted to ensure we explored all possible options for Sam to return as quickly as possible.
“Sam has executed every part in his energy and labored exceptionally onerous to get again to play, so it is extremely disappointing for him and the membership that he’ll miss the season.
“The initial feedback is that the surgery went well. He will start recovery immediately and will continue to help develop our emerging tall forwards through the remainder of the season”.
Reid has performed 181 video games throughout an injury-plagued profession since 2010.
The 2012 premiership participant was the topic of a Swans’ gamble gone unsuitable in final yr’s grand last.
Reid injured his adductor in Sydney’s thrilling preliminary last win over Collingwood however was picked to face Geelong within the decider.
He was substituted out of Sydney’s horror 81-point loss within the third quarter after hobbling from the bottom simply earlier than half-time and coach John Longmire later admitted enjoying him was a mistake.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
