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Brisbane Lions lose young forward Cam Rayner to knee injury in preseason win over Gold Coast
Cam Rayner will miss the 2021 AFL season after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee.
Key points:
- Rayner sustained the injury when he landed awkwardly during the Lions’ preseason match against the Suns
- He becomes the latest player to be injured in the single round of preseason matches
- Lions recruit Joe Daniher came through the 28-point win over the Suns unscathed and kicked three goals
Rayner sustained the injury during Monday night’s preseason match against Gold Coast, which the Lions won by 28 points.
He collapsed in agony on the Carrara stadium turf after landing awkwardly on his right knee in the second quarter.
Scans confirmed the 21-year-old had ruptured his ACL, with the club now looking to prepare his…
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