The pre-season injury curse has struck at Greater Western Sydney following news this morning that prime onballer Tom Green has been sent for scans for a suspected ACL.
The Giants released a statement to say that Green hurt his knee during an intra-club practice match on Friday morning.
The Giants fear Tom Green has torn his ACL.Credit: via Getty Images
“We are hoping for the best, but fearing for the worst regarding a suspected ACL injury,” GWS footy boss Jason McCartney said.
Green’s knee buckled during a tackle, and he was helped from the ground by trainers.
It looms as a massive blow for the Giants’ 2026 premiership hopes if Green is to spend any amount of time on the sidelines.
The 25-year-old won the club’s best and fairest last year and is the mainstay of their midfield.
Further weakening the Giants’ on-ball brigade, Josh Kelly is expected to miss most of the season after undergoing major hip surgery.
Green has five teammates – Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan, Lachie Ash, Stephen Coniglio and Sam Taylor – preparing to take part in Saturday’s State Of Origin clash in Perth.