Brisbane defender Marcus Adams is about to overlook the 2023 season with a critical concussion that has prompted the Lions to maneuver him to their inactive record and thrown his AFL future into query.
Adams final performed within the spherical 21 defeat of Carlton when subbed off with a rib damage. In the times that adopted, the 29-year-old started expertise concussion signs which have lingered within the 5 months since.
The concussion is the newest in a collection of damage setbacks which have cruelled the late-blooming defender’s profession.
Adams was restricted to solely 27 video games throughout three seasons with the Western Bulldogs, then missed all however one recreation of the 2020 season with a foot damage.
“Unfortunately, Marcus is dealing with a serious injury that will unlikely see him play in 2023,” stated Lions normal supervisor of soccer Danny Daly.
“While he is making some progress in his recovery from concussion, he continues to experience symptoms and his health and wellbeing remains the top priority.
“The membership is totally supportive of Marcus and his restoration, and he’ll stay concerned with our footy program.”
The Lions were at their best with Adams in the backline this season, losing two of the four games he didn’t play.
But the injury has thrown Adams’ future into doubt. His contract expires at the end of 2023 and if he misses the entire season, he will go more than 18 months without a game and turn 30 in that time.
Jack Payne replaced Adams in the backline in the weeks immediately after his injury but the Lions will bolster their stocks with an extra player from the pre-season supplemental selection period as well.
The Lions’ season begins towards Port Adelaide on March 18.
