Essendon small forward Orazio Fantasia has been ruled out for Round 2, he sustained a quad injury at training on Saturday.
Update June 1:
“Scans have confirmed Orazio has sustained a low-grade strain, which will rule him out for next week’s game against Sydney,”
“We are optimistic he will only miss 1-2 matches.” GM of football Dan Richardson.
Fantasia averaged 11.5 Disposals, 3.1 Marks, 2.1 Tackles & 1.3 Goals from 15 games in 2019, he recorded 6 Disposals & 1 Goal in Round 1.
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The injury to Fantasia likely improves the job security for Jacob Townsend & further enhances the pressure forward role of Devon Smith, the role for Will Snelling likely solidifies after an impressive Round 1 where he recorded 17 Disposals, 4 Marks, 4 Tackles & 1 Goal.
Fantasia is not considered an option in season long fantasy.
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