Alex Johnsons suspected ACL tear

[My Chumps]

From the Swans facebook page:

"Swans coach John Longmire confirms defender Alex Johnson has suffered a suspected ACL tear.

Very disappointing news for AJ."

This sucks. Loved his work, especially in the first half of that Grand Final. A major setback if true :(

[Nige]

Really like this guy, big fan actually. That'd be the 2nd ACL this round after Suckers, right? Almost went a full NAB Cup without a serious injury then 2 on the final day...

Who's his likely replacement?

[Jroo]

Shocking news, he has been great since he was drafted. Who will replace him though?

[My Chumps]

I'm suspecting Armstrong will take is spot in the back six as he's ready for AFL and banging on the door. But if we're looking more defensive, Lockyer is of a similiar build and plays more like AJ.



Stupid NAB cup  :'(

[Jroo]

I'm suspecting Armstrong will take is spot in the back six as he's ready for AFL and banging on the door. But if we're looking more defensive, Lockyer is of a similiar build and plays more like AJ.



Stupid NAB cup  :'(

Yeah thanks for that, wouldn't mind seeing Armstorng be given a crack, I reckon he's a decent player.

[Samm79]

I think Mattner will play his role and Malceski drop back from the wing, don't think there will be a new blood blooded as a result of this.

[Grazz]

More bad news, terrible weekend for ACL's with 2 of them, in nothing games aswell. Sorry to hear that.

[Capper]

Flower, just got home and saw the news. Bad luck for the kid, he really performed last year.

More bad news, terrible weekend for ACL's with 2 of them, in nothing games aswell. Sorry to hear that.

Wow both grandfinalists lost backs this weekend to ACL injuries.

[Capper]

I think Mattner will play his role and Malceski drop back from the wing, don't think there will be a new blood blooded as a result of this.

i tend to agree with you and then if we need a tall back LRT will go back, Eski to the wing and a mid will then rotate with a fwd.

This now makes it interesting to see who comes in for him though in the best 22. Armstrong, Everitt and White will fight it out with Lockyer and Brown for that spot in the 22.

When Tippett comes into the team, he now doesnt necessarily come in for Pyke any more. LRT will go back and the resting ruckman will go forward

[Capper]

Its now a wait and see regarding AJ and Rohan and whether they are placed on the LTI list or not.

Rampe would be the first player elevated with Biggs 2nd IMO

[BB67th]

I would assume both would be placed on the LTI tabs? Doesn't seem much point leaving them on the senior list when you might as well promote another rookie to the team.

[Capper]

I would assume both would be placed on the LTI tabs? Doesn't seem much point leaving them on the senior list when you might as well promote another rookie to the team.

you would think so but still no word from the Swans. That is if we use either spot to elevate

[Jay]

Wow both grandfinalists Jayman's AXV team lost backs this weekend to ACL injuries.

Fixed mate

Sad to see, really like this kid - loved his work in the Finals Series!

[Capper]

Johnson weighs up options as ACL tear confirmed

Sydney Swans defender Alex Johnson will fly home to Melbourne this week to contemplate his options after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in Saturday night’s NAB Cup clash with the Gold Coast Suns.

The 21-year-old, who has played 45 games since making his debut in 2011, is yet to make a decision about whether he will undergo a traditional reconstruction or opt for LARS surgery on his injured left knee.

[Capper]

Johnson 'tough to replace'

TEAMMATES "heard a snap" when Alex Johnson injured his knee on Saturday night and the Sydney Swans admit it will be tough to replace the young defender if it's confirmed a knee reconstruction is required.

Johnson slumped to the turf in the first quarter of the match against the Gold Coast in Blacktown. The club believes he has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.