Source :- THE AGE NEWS
The pre-season injury curse has struck at Greater Western Sydney following news this morning that prime onballer Tom Green has been sent for scans for a suspected ACL injury.
The Giants released a statement to say that Green hurt his knee during an intra-club practice match on Friday morning.
The Giants fear Tom Green has torn his ACL.Credit: via Getty Images
“We are hoping for the best, but fearing for the worst regarding a suspected ACL injury,” GWS footy boss Jason McCartney said.
Green’s knee buckled during a tackle, and he was helped from the ground by trainers.
It would be a massive blow for the Giants’ 2026 premiership hopes if Green were spend any amount of time on the sidelines.
The 25-year-old won the club’s best and fairest last year and is the mainstay of their midfield.
Further weakening the Giants’ on-ball brigade, Josh Kelly is expected to miss most of the season after undergoing major hip surgery.
Green has five teammates – Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan, Lachie Ash, Stephen Coniglio and Sam Taylor – preparing to take part in Saturday’s State Of Origin clash in Perth.
Much has been made about the prospect of elite players suffering injuries in the match. A point not lost on Victorian coach Chris Scott.
He conceded he would have his heart in his mouth when Victoria took on Western Australia, considering Geelong was represented by Patrick Dangerfield, Tom Stewart, Bailey Smith, Max Holmes and Lawson Humphreys.
“But no more than I will on Monday when we play a practice match against Hawthorn,” Scott said.
“I was just across the news of Tom Green’s injury at GWS. And, you know, even talking with the guys, I think it’s a terrible thing. No one feels anything but sympathy for GWS and Tom in particular.
“But it just does highlight that these things happen at this time of year, whether it’s an inconsequential training session or State of Origin at Optus (Stadium).
“These things are risks, but one that clearly all the players and the coaching staff have been more than happy to take.”
Victorian captain Marcus Bontempelli and coach Chris Scott accept the risks that come with Saturday’s State of Origin game.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images
Victorian selector Garry Lyon also acknowledged that injuries would hit players at this time of year.
“Will Day is out for half a season because he injured himself at training,” Lyon said.
