{"id":313866,"date":"2025-11-28T07:33:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T07:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/313866\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T07:33:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T07:33:17","slug":"essendon-star-nic-martin-ruled-out-for-entire-2026-season-after-undergoing-more-knee-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/313866\/","title":{"rendered":"Essendon star Nic Martin ruled out for entire 2026 season after undergoing more knee surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Essendon<\/a> star Nic Martin has been ruled out for the entire 2026 season after undergoing more surgery on his reconstructed knee.<\/p>\n

Martin was already slated to miss most of the season after tearing his ACL against Richmond in July<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He was making good strides in his recovery until he slipped at training earlier this month.<\/p>\n

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The 24-year-old underwent scans, which determined the need for more surgery.<\/p>\n

Despite the devastating blow, Martin is already focused on his rehab as he aims to be fully fit by the start of 2027 pre-season training.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s obviously a setback, but I have complete confidence in our medical and high performance team and our long-term plan for me,\u201d Martin said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m feeling good post-surgery and I\u2019m ready to take the time to build my knee back up and I know I\u2019m in the best hands possible, and I\u2019ll attack this rehab with everything I\u2019ve got to come back stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n

Essendon football boss Daniel McPherson backed Martin return better than ever.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are all really disappointed for Nic, but we are also really proud of the maturity with which he has handled this setback,\u201d McPherson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe decision to go back in for surgery sets Nic up for the best long-term result, and he\u2019s determined to come back from this setback an even better and stronger athlete.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn important member of our leadership group, he is highly respected for the standards he sets, both in how he plays and how he carries himself around the club.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite being sidelined, he\u2019ll continue to have a significant influence on the group in 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur high-performance team have a clear plan in place, and we\u2019re looking forward to seeing Nic fully fit and ready for a strong 2027 campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n

The shattering news comes a day after prized draftee Sullivan Robey suffered an injury setback<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Robey, who was just snapped up by the Bombers with Pick 9 in the national draft, is dealing with a back issue and will now have his training loads scaled down in a bid to return to full fitness ahead of the season proper.<\/p>\n

It has been reported that Robey, 18, had been managing some back stress in the months before joining Essendon.<\/p>\n

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