Cam Rayner’s AFL season-ending ACL injury can inspire Brisbane Lions, says Fagan

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is hopeful the Lions can use a devastating setback to young forward Cam Rayner as inspiration in their 2021 AFL season.

Scans have confirmed Rayner suffered a season-ending ACL injury in the second quarter of Monday’s 28-point pre-season win over Gold Coast.

The 21-year-old collapsed in agony on the Metricon Stadium turf after landing awkwardly on his right knee and was overcome with emotion shortly afterwards as medical staff assessed what appeared to be a torn…