Jonathon Patton ACL

Vinny · August 17, 2014, 09:57:20 PM

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-17/gws-forward-patton-needs-knee-surgery/5677030

GWS forward Jonathon Patton tears ACL, needs another knee reconstruction.

Greater Western Sydney gun forward Jonathon Patton has suffered a second serious knee injury in as many AFL seasons.

Those scans revealed the worst-case scenario for Patton - that he requires a second knee reconstruction in the space of 17 months.

Confirmed.

Terrible news for the guy. :(

Nige · August 17, 2014, 10:00:19 PM

Oh flower, poor guy. :(

Dude was having a pretty decent year and boosted his value a bit.

It's just been shot again though. :-\

Mat0369 · August 17, 2014, 10:02:44 PM

He also came into the league with a knee issue, they sent him over to Germany in his first season. I am not sure if it was the same knee but it is not a good sign regardless. Hopefully his rehab goes well and he can overcome this hurdle.

Bill Manspeaker · August 17, 2014, 10:03:37 PM

flowerin terrible news :( good luck to him

Nige · August 17, 2014, 10:03:58 PM

Quote from: Mat0369 on August 17, 2014, 10:02:44 PM
He also came into the league with a knee issue, they sent him over to Germany in his first season. I am not sure if it was the same knee but it is not a good sign regardless. Hopefully his rehab goes well and he can overcome this hurdle.

If I remember correctly, I think it is the same one (from what I remembering hearing during the coverage on 7).

Capper · August 17, 2014, 10:53:37 PM

shower, that sucks. Hopefully he has a full recovery

Torp · August 17, 2014, 10:55:20 PM

Gotta feel sorry for him, it isn't looking good.

TomK · August 17, 2014, 10:56:48 PM

Absolutely terrible news :( Wish him all the best

Master Q · August 18, 2014, 04:13:41 PM

Awful news! :(

Big Mac · August 18, 2014, 04:18:38 PM

Probably also means that all the rumours about GWS trading a key forward can be put to rest now

Jroo · August 18, 2014, 04:21:41 PM

Damn, that's awful news.

Ringo · August 18, 2014, 05:30:13 PM

Poor kid can not take a trick All the best General and hope you come back stronger,

Mailman the 2nd · August 18, 2014, 06:04:36 PM

Not only does it set him back a whole year, but it cuts out a lot of financial gains he could've earned

Jroo · August 22, 2014, 05:54:47 PM

Great news for GWS,
@GWS_Giants: Breaking News: @GWS_Giants has committed to Jon Patton till the end of 2017. An official announcement tomorrow #StandTall

Capper · August 22, 2014, 05:59:06 PM

Great news for Patton and the club