All-Australian prospect Dylan Grimes has avoided major damage on his ankle but is still no certainty to play in Richmond's must-win clash against the Lions on Sunday.
Grimes suffered the injury during the third quarter of his side's match against West Coast yesterday and had to be carried off the ground by trainers.
He returned to play out the game, but had his right foot wrapped in ice in the rooms after the match.
But the latest update appears to spell good news for the All-Australian hopeful, with Grimes avoiding surgery and any major damage to his ankle.
No moonboot or crutches for Dylan Grimesโ sprained ankle this morning at Punt Road. Hopeful he can get up with seven-day break to face Brisbane @AFLcomau
— Mitch Cleary (@cleary_mitch) August 19, 2019
Just spoke to @Richmond_FC star Dylan Grimes. Has avoided major damage to his ankle. Hopeful he can get up to face @brisbanelions on Sunday @FOXSportsNews @FOXFOOTY
— Julian de Stoop (@JDESTOOP80_FOX) August 19, 2019
If Grimes is able to play on Sunday, it will be a huge boost for the Tigers as they face off against the top-of-the-table Brisbane Lions in a must-win clash as any result other than a win will put their top-four aspirations in jeopardy.
