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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.
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 looms as a massive blow for the Giants’ 2026 premiership hopes if Green is to 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 selector Garry Lyon.
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“Will Day is out for half a season because he injured himself at training,” Lyon said.
“Injuries happen at training. They happen in practice matches. They may happen Saturday night. It is accepted.”
Three players have already suffered season-ending injuries during pre-season - Carlton forward Jesse Motlop, North Melbourne defender Jackson Archer and Port Adelaide ruckman Ivan Soldo.
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