Star Richmond ahead Tom Lynch is ready for a prolonged stint on the sidelines after fracturing his proper foot in Saturday’s five-point loss to the Western Bulldogs.
Lynch will endure surgical procedure, and the Tigers will reassess the harm after that earlier than placing a timeline on his return.
The 30-year-old kicked two targets within the opening time period in opposition to the Bulldogs earlier than sustaining the foot fracture within the second quarter.
Lynch clearly struggled after that, tallying simply two disposals within the second half.
He can also be going through suspension for a heavy bump that concussed Western Bulldogs defender Alex Keath.
Lynch’s harm is a big blow to Richmond’s hopes of changing into a real premiership risk this yr.
The key ahead kicked 63 targets final season in his greatest return since becoming a member of the Tigers on the finish of 2018, and his absence will place further stress on veteran Jack Riewoldt.
Riewoldt was surprisingly rested in opposition to the Bulldogs, and is ready to return for subsequent Friday’s Gather Round conflict with Sydney at Adelaide Oval.
Richmond sit outdoors of the highest eight after opening their season with a win, two losses and a draw.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
