Injury Update: Sam Sturt

Sam Sturt has begun his 2021 pre-season in the rehab group at the Dockers, he missed most of the 2020 season with an ankle injury which required surgery.

Sturt recently underwent follow-up surgery, he will wear a moon boot for 3 weeks as part of his recovery.

It is also expected Sturt can resume running in January with a view to an early season return via @FootyRhino.

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Sturt won a Rising Star nomination in Round 1 against Essendon at Marvel Stadium in 2020, he recorded 10 Disposals, 3 Marks & 3 goals in his AFL debut.

Sturt had a ‘tightrope fixation’ inserted as part of his ankle surgery warier in the year. He’s since had the tightrope removed – needs the boot on for three weeks as part of his recovery.
— Ryan Daniels (@FootyRhino) December 11, 2020

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AFL FANTASY TAKE

Sturt managed just 3 games in an injury interrupted 2020 season, he averaged 39.0pts while scoring a season high 61pts in Round 1.

Fremantle moved on Jesse Hogan & Cam McCarthy as part of their off-season moves which should open up a clear spot for Sturt in the forward line, as a 3rd marking forward behind Matt Taberner & Rory Lobb this should add to the potential for Sturt to hit the scoreboard in favourable match-ups

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As soon as Sturt is fully fit & available to return he should be a target in AFL Fantasy classic based on his low salary, he’s likely a pass in 10 team standard draft leagues.