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CibbuanoGreen to miss at least six weeks
April 19th 2009 11:05
MELBOURNE has suffered a major blow with utility Brad Green ruled out for six to eight weeks with a broken jaw.
Green sustained the injury in a clash with Richmond youngster Alex Rance in the first quarter of the Demons' eight-point win over over the Tigers at the MCG on Sunday
He left the field immediately and was taken to Epworth Hospital.
Melbourne coach Dean Bailey confirmed Green would undergo surgery tonight and said the loss of the 28-year-old would hurt his side.
"It's really disappointing, because he's an utter professional and a very, very important player in our leadership group," Bailey said.
Green sustained the injury in a clash with Richmond youngster Alex Rance in the first quarter of the Demons' eight-point win over over the Tigers at the MCG on Sunday
He left the field immediately and was taken to Epworth Hospital.
Melbourne coach Dean Bailey confirmed Green would undergo surgery tonight and said the loss of the 28-year-old would hurt his side.
"It's really disappointing, because he's an utter professional and a very, very important player in our leadership group," Bailey said.
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