Nathan Fyfe ruled out until AFL finals

By News / Wire

26th August, 2015

Nathan Fyfe won’t be seen for Fremantle until the AFL finals series kicks off after suffering an injury to his left leg.

The dashing midfielder and Brownlow Medal favourite has been diagnosed with periostitis; otherwise known as inflammation in the fibula.

Fremantle’s football operations boss Chris Bond said medical advice suggested the 23-year-old should be available again after a two-week break.

Fyfe will miss the home match with Melbourne on Sunday and Fremantle’s trip to play Port Adelaide in round 23.

After missing Round 18, Round 19 and most recently Round 21, Nathan Fyfe’s chances of taking home the Brownlow Medal have taken a serious hit.

By missing five of the final six rounds, Fyfe will need to have tallied a winning total by the end of Round 17, assuming he would be lucky to score many votes in Fremantle’s four-goal derby loss to the West Coast Eagles in Round 20.

The Crowd Says:

2015-08-27T05:52:04+00:00

Don Freo

Guest

That's the point. Goldy is fair like Fyfey is fair. Ball players. Mitchell is fair in the sense that while his mates in the MRP protect his snipes, he is officially fair.

2015-08-27T05:22:01+00:00

DylanC

Roar Rookie

Did you really just put Goldstein and Sam “knees” Mitchell in the same category? Goldy is a fair player.. while the latter is a dirty little sniper. Although they both may have received fines, they are not comparable.

2015-08-27T02:04:18+00:00

Don Freo

Guest

By default, Colin Sylvia to win.

2015-08-27T01:54:54+00:00

johno

Guest

Considering Goldstein and Mitchell have also been fined this year then I am sure you'll both be whining about them now with a chance of winning the medal too

2015-08-27T00:12:34+00:00

Don Freo

Guest

Get one thing clear, Mikey. Mitchell is not fair. His origins are the gutter.

2015-08-27T00:02:03+00:00

Don Freo

Guest

History also says that Goldstein, Mitchell and Gaff haven't won it. Does that mean Pridd I s gets it because history demands?

2015-08-26T23:31:18+00:00

Balthazar

Guest

This is definitely more worrying that the Brownlow.

2015-08-26T23:30:15+00:00

Balthazar

Guest

Not after the damage he has caused Fyfe he doesn't https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/29285760/fyfe-blames-mitchell-knee-for-groin-injury/ Dog act and he is a serial offender

2015-08-26T23:24:43+00:00

Nev

Guest

Agreed hasnt been the fairest player anyway

2015-08-26T23:07:25+00:00

Jenna

Guest

Poetic justice.

2015-08-26T23:06:46+00:00

mick

Guest

Mitchell has been unlucky to miss out in the past. Deserves one.