By Roy Ward
Melbourne forward Shane McAdam ruptured his Achilles during match play at training on Friday and will be sidelined for an extended period.
The Demons confirmed on Saturday that the 29-year-old former Adelaide player had had a setback and will have surgery.
Demons general manager of football performance Alan Richardson said the club would support McAdam as he began his recovery.
Melbourne’s Shane McAdam.Credit: Getty
“Shane went to accelerate during match play on Friday, and has unfortunately ruptured his Achilles tendon in the process,” Richardson said.
“This is an incredibly disappointing outcome for Shane, who was starting to get some real momentum and confidence in his body, following a strong pre-season.
“Shane will meet with a surgeon in the coming days, with the view to undergo surgery. From here, we will have a greater understanding of what his recovery timelines will look like.
“We will wrap our arms around Shane and fully support him throughout this next period.”
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