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CibbuanoJohnson to miss at least eight weeks
April 3rd 2009 06:04
THE AFL future of former Richmond skipper Kane Johnson is in serious doubt after being placed on the long-term injury list.
Johnson, who has been struggling with patella tendon knee soreness, requires further rest to overcome the injury.
Richmond coach Terry Wallace said he expects Johnson to be right for the second half of the season.
“Kane Johnson was put on the long-term injury list throughout the week, which is a little disappointing, but from that point-of-view, he’ll miss eight weeks and that’ll have him back for the second half of the year,” he said.
“He had two episodes with the knee over the summer and had an operation on the knee, so it’ll just take a bit of time.
“It’s more patella (kneecap) – it’s from being knocked rather than it being strained."
“Both of them were done on the ground, so knee into hard surfaces created both the injuries, unfortunately they just take time.”
The Tigers have elevated rookie Robin Nahas to the senior list to replace Johnson.
Johnson, who has been struggling with patella tendon knee soreness, requires further rest to overcome the injury.
Richmond coach Terry Wallace said he expects Johnson to be right for the second half of the season.
“Kane Johnson was put on the long-term injury list throughout the week, which is a little disappointing, but from that point-of-view, he’ll miss eight weeks and that’ll have him back for the second half of the year,” he said.
“He had two episodes with the knee over the summer and had an operation on the knee, so it’ll just take a bit of time.
“It’s more patella (kneecap) – it’s from being knocked rather than it being strained."
“Both of them were done on the ground, so knee into hard surfaces created both the injuries, unfortunately they just take time.”
The Tigers have elevated rookie Robin Nahas to the senior list to replace Johnson.
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