Gold Coast defender Pearce Hanley will be on the sidelines for up to six weeks after dislocating his shoulder in their JLT clash with Brisbane on the weekend.
Hanley landed awkward after sliding to prevent a goal in the fourth quarter, however scans revealed he did not require surgery from the injury.
โIt was unfortunate for him, he said he touched it initially but wasnโt sure if the umpire heard it so he went again,โโ coach Stuart Dew said.
โBut Iโd rather he did that and have good habits."
โIt was an unfortunate incident for Pearce on the weekend, heโs had a dislocation of his right shoulder,โ General Manager of Football Operations Jon Haines said.
โThe advice from the surgeons and our medical staff is a fairly conservative approach, so we expect the recovery period will take 4-6 weeks and at that time Pearce will be ready to play.โ
