Geelong small forward Gryan Miers will spend a number of weeks on the sidelines after a re-injury of the right fibula he fractured earlier this season.
Miers had made his return to AFL level in round 16 after recovering from a similar injury sustained in round 3.
The latest injury was sustained after a knock to the previous site of his right fibula fracture in Sunday’s win over Richmond.
“Gryan has been incredibly unlucky, with what appears a minor re fracture of the previously healed bone,” Geelong’s General Manager of Football Simon Lloyd said.
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“Our medical team have consulted with several specialists today and determined surgery will not be required.
“We expect Gryan to undergo a similar path to recovery as earlier in the season and are optimistic Gryan will play football again in 2021.”
Prior to round 3 this season, the 22-year-old had played 53 consecutive AFL games since his debut in round 1, 2019.
Miers has played 57 games and kicked 58 goals for Geelong.