AFLRATINGS NEWS: Adelaide defender Rory Laird was assessed for a left ankle concern on Saturday night against Gold Coast.
Laird came from the ground in Q2 and did not return to the game.
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Adelaide confirmed an ankle issue throughout the game.
Laird has undergone further assessment to determine the severity of the injury.
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He confirmed on Monday he has been diagnosed with a low-grade syndesmosis injury (via SEN).
Laird added he is expected to miss 2-4 weeks.
“While Lairdy will miss some footy, there is some sense of relief in that it could have been much worse,”
“We expect him to be running again later this week and following that, we’ll be able to put a more definitive timeline on his return.”
“We’ll take a conservative approach in his rehabilitation.” Adelaide GM of High Performance Ian McKeown.
Adelaide will likely provide updates during his rehabilitation period.
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Laird averaged 24.7 disposals, 7.0 marks and 2.5 tackles prior to Round 18 (AF PPM: 1.16).
Adelaide next play Sydney on Friday night July 17 at the SCG.
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