Bad luck for the kid, never want to see this type of injury, hopefully he gets back earlier rather than later.
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The brilliant Brisbane midfielder received the heartbreaking diagnosis on Sunday morning after scans confirmed his knee injury was an anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
It means he will miss his first finals series in his debut year and be out for much of the 2024 season.
Rising Star markets were suspended on Sunday morning but a player who was as short as $1.80 for the award with TAB will now face a nervous wait given Harry Sheezel, Mitch Owens and Jy Amiss are all still contenders.
Lions football boss Danny Daly said on Sunday the Lions were “hurting” for their star first-year player.
“We are all hurting for Will because you never want to see any player experience a serious injury, especially a player in their first season,” he said.
Will Ashcroft has suffered a season-ending ACL injury. Picture: Getty Images
“Will is super professional in everything he does, so we know he will do everything he can to recover from this.
“Our main priority is for everyone at the club to wrap their arms around Will and do everything we can to support him and his family in any way we can.”
Fox Footy analyst Montagna told the Herald Sun he still believed Ashcroft was in the box seat to win the award given his stunning season playing midfield in one of footy’s best onball units.
“He can still win it. It’s based on a body of work. I think it’s all about his impact in a top team. He has made a difference in that Brisbane midfield,” he said.
“Not many first year players can step into the starting midfield in one of the best teams in the competition and not only step in but have a significant impact. That body of work alone should be enough.
Brisbane young gun and Rising Star favourite Will Ashcroft suffers ACL injury
Brilliant Brisbane midfielder Will Ashcroft is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after scans confirmed the Rising Star favourite has torn his ACL.Jon Ralph
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St Kilda’s triple best and fairest winner Leigh Montagna says Will Ashcroft should still win the Rising Star award despite confirmation he has torn his ACL in a season-ending injury.The brilliant Brisbane midfielder received the heartbreaking diagnosis on Sunday morning after scans confirmed his knee injury was an anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
It means he will miss his first finals series in his debut year and be out for much of the 2024 season.
Rising Star markets were suspended on Sunday morning but a player who was as short as $1.80 for the award with TAB will now face a nervous wait given Harry Sheezel, Mitch Owens and Jy Amiss are all still contenders.
Lions football boss Danny Daly said on Sunday the Lions were “hurting” for their star first-year player.
“We are all hurting for Will because you never want to see any player experience a serious injury, especially a player in their first season,” he said.
Will Ashcroft has suffered a season-ending ACL injury. Picture: Getty Images
“Will is super professional in everything he does, so we know he will do everything he can to recover from this.
“Our main priority is for everyone at the club to wrap their arms around Will and do everything we can to support him and his family in any way we can.”
Fox Footy analyst Montagna told the Herald Sun he still believed Ashcroft was in the box seat to win the award given his stunning season playing midfield in one of footy’s best onball units.
“He can still win it. It’s based on a body of work. I think it’s all about his impact in a top team. He has made a difference in that Brisbane midfield,” he said.
“Not many first year players can step into the starting midfield in one of the best teams in the competition and not only step in but have a significant impact. That body of work alone should be enough.
