Join The Roar
Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors.
Oops! You must provide an email address to create a Roar account
When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address
By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions
Login and get Roaring
Oops! You must provide an email address to create a Roar account
When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address
Fremantle star Nat Fyfe will miss the start of the AFL club’s pre-season training block after undergoing further surgery to repair his injured right shoulder.
Fyfe underwent season-ending reconstructive surgery in late July and had recently “plateaued” in his recovery, according to Dockers football manager Peter Bell.
The setback prompted a scan which revealed further damage to the dual Brownlow Medal winner’s shoulder.
Fyfe had surgery again on Tuesday and will not return to training on December 6 when his fellow senior players resume.
The Dockers have not yet put a time frame on the 30-year-old midfielder’s recovery.
“(The latest scan) indicated that there was a small crack in the bone block that forms the basis of these types of surgery,” Bell said.
“We all know how diligent Nat is and he was complying with his program very well, however, these bone block fractures are known complications of this type of surgery.
“As a result, Nat has undergone a revision of the surgery.
“Whilst it is disappointing, we know that he will be incredibly diligent in his recovery and a return-to-training date will be advised in due course.”
Fyfe is crucial to Fremantle’s plans of returning to finals next season after a six-year absence.
The Dockers finished 11th last season, one win and percentage outside the top eight.
© AAP