Fremantle ahead Sebit Kuek has injured his ACL taking part in for Peel Thunder in Geraldton.
The uncapped 22-year-old was harm throughout a contest within the loss to East Fremantle on Sunday.
Kuek has already been given a one-year deal that locks him in on the membership till the tip of subsequent season, however the heart-breaking blow got here because the Dockers seemed for damage cowl for Sean Darcy.
Fremantle soccer boss Peter Bell confirmed the damage on Tuesday.
“Sebit hyperextended his knee contesting the football for Peel on Sunday and unfortunately, scans have revealed he has torn his ACL,” he mentioned.
“It’s really disappointing news for Sebit, who has been committed to his development at Peel and has performed at a high standard.
“On the back of these performances he has signed a contract for the 2024 season.
“We will give Sebit all the support he needs to get back on the field and get back to his best.”
Kuek had already kicked a purpose within the defeat to the Sharks earlier than he suffered the damage, his twenty fifth from 13 State league video games this season.
The former East Perth participant was plucked from the Royals in final 12 months’s mid-season draft.
It’s the newest in a scourge of accidents for the Dockers prior to now fortnight, with Brandon Walker going through an prolonged stint on the sidelines with a torn patella tendon and the membership additionally Sean Darcy’s ankle from the loss to Collingwood on Saturday.
Brennan Cox has additionally been dominated out for plenty of weeks.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
