Injury Update: Oliver Florent

Oliver Florent was injured at pre-season training on Friday, he sustained an ankle injury during match simulation. 

He was assessed on the sidelines prior to being taken for scans.

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Sydney providing information later on that it was a rolled ankle as the initial diagnosis via Laura Spurway.

The Swans are likely to provide an update in the upcoming period. 

Florent averaged 19.0 Disposals, 4.1 Marks and 2.2 Tackles from 23 games in 2021.

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Fantasy Impact: Oliver Florent averaged 71.8pts from 23 games in 2021, he recorded a season high 103pts in Round 3 against Richmond. 

If the ankle injury is not serious expect a return to training once swelling subsides.

Florent was used at 20.5% of centre bounces last season, expect some midfield usage again in 2022.

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He’s likely a pass in season long fantasy to begin the year, there is the possibility he may see an increased role through the middle of the ground with Josh Kennedy set to see a decline in usage

Florent is a late round speculative option in single season draft leagues. 

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