AFLRATINGS NEWS: Melbourne midfielder Jack Viney will miss the start of the 2026 season.Â
He underwent Achilles surgery on Tuesday.
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Viney has been significantly limited at pre-season training recently.Â
He is set to miss at least 3 months.Â
“It’s been really frustrating for Jack, who has been progressing through this rehab for some time now.
“We wanted to give him the best opportunity to move through rehab without the need for surgical intervention, but unfortunately, he wasn’t responding the way he needed to and as the season drew closer, this was the best option to get him back out on the track.
“He’ll be sidelined for approximately three months, and we’re hopeful that we’ll see him back in the mix for Round 8.” Melbourne GM of AFL Football Performance Alan Richardson.
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Melbourne will likely provide updates during his rehabilitation period.Â
Viney averaged 21.9 disposals, 2.6 marks and 6.8 tackles from 18 games in 2025.
AFL Fantasy: 88.4
Game Time %: 80.9
PPM: 1.09
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