Saints veteran Jarryn Geary has suffered a fractured leg, the club confirmed.
As first reported by AFL journalist Tom Browne on Friday, the 32-year old sustained the injury during an intraclub match at training earlier in the morning, with scans confirming the clean fracture.
He is expected to be running again in around six weeks.
โUnfortunately, X-rays confirmed a fracture, which means Jarryn will be sidelined for a number of weeks,โ St Kilda Chief Operating Officerย Simon Lethlean told saints.com.au.
โGiven his previous injuries, itโs obviously frustrating to encounter another setback. But the positive for Jarryn is that heโs been here before, and we have full faith heโll attack his rehab with the same professionalism and intensity we know he brings.
โWe had a number of guys step up last year and take their opportunities, and this year will be no different.โ
Unfortunately I can report there are some fears Jarryn Geary has broken his leg in the saints intra club this morning. He is having it assessed. Latest @7NewsMelbourne @7AFL
— Tom Browne (@TomBrowne7) January 28, 2021
Geary inked a new deal with the Saints last year that was set to take him into a 14th AFL season in 2021.
The defender returned to the field last season after missing most of 2019 with a serious leg injury.
Geary has played 204 games for the Saints, including 16 last season, since making his debut in 2008.
He has been captain of the club since 2017.
We're right with you, Gears โค๏ธ
The skipper will spend time on the sidelines after sustaining a lower leg injury at training today.
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) January 29, 2021
