Adelaide midfielder Rory Sloane will miss an extended period, he fractured his hand against West Coast in Round 6.
Sloane will undergo surgery on Monday, he is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
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“The latter stages of rehabilitation will be based on the return of function of Rory’s thumb rather than a specific time frame”
“Rory will see a specialist on Monday and undergo surgery in the coming days.” Crows Head of Science and Medicine Steve Saunders.
Sloane is averaging 15.3 Disposals, 1.3 Marks & 3.3 Tackles this season.
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The injury to Sloane creates further opportunities in the Adelaide midfield, Brad & Matt Crouch will continue to be used at a high rate with Sloane sidelined.
Chayce Jones could see an increase in midfield usage, further opportunities exist for other young Mids at the Crows this season. Adelaide senior coach Matthew Nicks is recently on record saying selection would prefer a younger type player if all other aspects are equal.
Sloane can be put on the back burner as far as a target in season long fantasy is concerned until he regains full fitness.
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