MELBOURNE has received a bitter injury blow with in-form forward Harry Petty ruled out for the remainder of the 2023 season, however the imminent return of Clayton Oliver is likely to soften the blow.
Petty was subbed out during the third quarter of Sunday’s clash against the Kangaroos when his foot was caught in a tackle.
“Petts has significant damage to his Lisfranc which is which means he won’t play again this year,” GM of AFL Football Performance Alan Richardson says.
“It’s a fairly significant rehab, but we’re really confident long term that he’ll be fine.
“It’s disappointing for the team, disappointing for the club given where we are at with the stage of the season, but look he’ll be a real pro with his rehab like he always is. He’ll get all the support he needs from the footy club.”
Only the remainder of the week’s training sessions stand…