St Kilda ruckman Jack Hayes has suffered a suspected ACL injury and has been subbed out of Friday’s clash against GWS.
Hayes was involved in an innocuous marking contest late in the first quarter which appears to be when he suffered the injury. On his way off the ground, the 25-year-old ran to stand the mark and was left clutching his knee after seeming to injure it further.
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He then limped off the ground and did not take any further part in the game, St Kilda confirming the news early in the second quarter.
Jack Hayes will take no further part in tonight's game due to a suspected ACL.
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Jarrod Lienert was brought on as the medical substitute.
Hayes had taken two marks and kicked a goal before he suffered the injury.
The South Australian product was playing just his fifth game at AFL level after being signed as a pre-season supplemental selection in the weeks leading up to the 2022 season.