Just when you thought West Coast‘s run with injuries couldn’t get any worse, the club is potentially staring down the biggest setback of all.
Star forward Josh Kennedy hyper-extended his right elbow during Saturday’s 87-point crushing of Greater Western Sydney and underwent scans on Monday.
There have been reports Kennedy sustained critical soft tissue damage to ligaments and tendons that requires surgery either now, or at seasons end.
It’s understood however that should he opt to delay surgery till after September, the Coleman Medal leader (22 goals) could potentially complicate the injury further, and potentially threaten his career.
This all comes at the worst possible time for the West Australian club as the team have been battling bravely with an injury ravaged list.
Key defenders Eric Mackenzie and Mitch Brown are out for the season with ACL injuries while Kennedy’s partner in crime Jack Darling is still 4-5 weeks away from competitive football with a stress reaction in his right foot.
There was mass confusion today on social media with conflicting reports over the state of Kennedy’s injury.
BREAKING – Josh Kennedy's season could be over as Eagles forward heads for surgery: http://t.co/iEuWHz6COW pic.twitter.com/v9Ya3L6iWG
— FOX FOOTY LIVE (@FOXFootyLive) May 6, 2015
Mixed reports Josh Kennedy elbow. One source says no surgery & will train tomorrow while other says surgery & season could be over. #jkok?
— TimGossage (@TimGossage) May 6, 2015
Wounded Eagle Josh Kennedy may play against Port Adelaide this weekend: http://t.co/ZzZJfOc4Dw
— AFL (@AFL) May 5, 2015
The Eagles face Port Adelaide this Sunday at Adelaide Oval at 4:40pm (AEST).
Who’s in your ultimate team? Pick the best team and compete with other fans for daily prizes on Draftstars. For the best odds on the game try out Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place? Set a deposit limit.
West Coast defender Tom Barrass will miss the Eagles' clash with Gold Coast, after the AFL Tribunal upheld his one-match suspension for a dangerous…
It is time that the tribunal became more simplistic, closed defence loopholes, and became representative of the game that it is trying to serve.
An live drive-by from the Eagles star - but David Mundy went right back!
He's actually getting better!
Geelong coach Chris Scott has hit out at the AFL Tribunal's decision to clear Charlie Cameron for his dangerous tackle on Jake Lever, saying…
Round 5 of the AFL provided plenty of action, from big scorelines to upset wins and pressure starting to build on some clubs and coaches already.
