Sam Wicks, Dane Rampe and Oliver Florent of the Swans
Sydney’s defensive stalwart, Dane Rampe, will be sidelined for the next 3-4 weeks after sustaining a low-grade hamstring strain during the Swans’ recent defeat against Richmond. Rampe’s early exit from the game at halftime due to hamstring tightness prompted immediate scans, which confirmed the severity of the injury.
This setback compounds the injury woes for the Swans, who are already grappling with the absence of several key players ahead of their upcoming fixture against West Coast. Notable absentees include veteran Luke Parker (arm), skipper Callum Mills (shoulder), and midfielder Angus Sheldrick (finger).
In more encouraging news for the Swans, Harry Cunningham continues to make progress in his recovery from concussion and remains a potential inclusion for the clash against the Eagles. Additionally, Joel Hamling, who missed the previous weekend’s game due to illness, is also in contention for a return.
As Sydney seeks to fill the void left by Rampe’s absence, Aaron Francis emerges as a likely replacement after showcasing his skills in the VFL over the weekend. However, concerns linger over Sam Reid’s availability, as he was forced to withdraw midway through the reserves game due to a tight quad.
On a brighter note, recruit Taylor Adams displayed promising form in the VFL, completing two and a half strong quarters as he aims for his Sydney debut following a knee injury sustained during the pre-season.
