AFLRATINGS NEWS: Essendon midfielder Nic Martin will miss the 2026 season following a training mishap in November.
He slipped at training and has subsequently undergone surgery on his reconstructed knee (via Cal Twomey).
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Martin ruptured his ACL in July this year and is expected to resume playing in 2027.
“We are all really disappointed for Nic, but we are also really proud of the maturity with which he has handled this setback,”
“The decision to go back in for surgery sets Nic up for the best long-term result, and he’s determined to come back from this setback an even better and stronger athlete.” GM of Football Daniel McPherson.
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Essendon will likely provide updates during his rehabilitation period.
Martin averaged 24.3 disposals from 16 games in 2025.
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