Confirmation from Port Adelaide today that Ollie Wines underwent surgery on his shoulder, he was injured in a water skiing accident on the weekend.
Wines faces an 8-10 week timeline which does put Round 1 is severe doubt, Port Adelaide were still optimistic he can quickly recover.
“Ollie is expected to have his arm in a sling for a period of time,”
“His progress will be assessed in coming weeks with a view to him returning to the field early in the home and away season.” GM of Football, Chris Davies.
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Toby Greene also remains in doubt following an update from GWS Coach Leon Cameron today, it is likely a no risk policy for Greene after he struggled for fitness for the majority of the 2018 season.
“We’ve got to be mindful he gets a good pre-season in, he’s had 4 weeks of good solid running.. we think that he’d be ready for Round 1.. we don’t want to fall for that trap which we had last year” Leon Cameron on Toby Greene via @1116sen.
Greene averaged 70.1pts in AFL Fantasy & 72.6pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
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Jared Polec commented on the new starting positions for the upcoming season.
I think it will increase scoring the new 6-6-6 rule from centre clearances because of less congestion.. Whoever has the dominant ruckman will help. – Jared Polec via @1629senSA.
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