AFLRATINGS NEWS: Richmond small forward Jasper Alger was assessed for a knee concern on Saturday.
He came from the ground in Q2 and did not return.
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Alger underwent further assessment to determine the severity of the injury.
He is expected to miss 8 weeks with a high-grade MCL injury.
“We all saw Jasper go down in a contested situation, early in the second quarter. Unfortunately, he sustained a high-grade MCL injury,”
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“We had to consult a surgeon on that, but thankfully, he’s avoided surgery, but we’re still expecting him to miss the next eight weeks.” Richmond High Performance Manager Ben Serpell.
Richmond next play Port Adelaide on Saturday April 4 at the MCG.
Richmond will likely provide updates during his rehabilitation period.
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