AFL pre-season 2024: Riley Thilthorpe to miss start of season
Riley Thilthorpe will be on the sidelines for the start of the AFL season after scans revealed damage to his left knee.
Simeon Thomas-Wilson, Matt Turner and Mark Duffield
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March 3, 2024 - 4:33PM
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Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe will miss the start of the season after scans revealed damage to his left meniscus as the Crows sweat on just how long the young gun will miss.
Thilthorpe hurt his knee in a marking contest during the last term of the Crows’ 67-point pre-season win over West Coast on Saturday.
The 21-year-old couldn’t put any weight on his left leg as he hobbled off and Crows senior coach Matthew Nicks said while he was hoping it was not bad “in that moment your gut drops”.
Thilthorpe had scans on Sunday and they revealed that he had suffered damage to his left meniscus and would miss the start of the season against Gold Coast in two weeks time.
The Crows said consultation with specialists in coming days would determine just when Thilthorpe returns.
Riley Thilthorpe will be on the sidelines for the start of the season. Picture: Getty Images
The meeting with specialists on Monday will determine the extent of the damage Thilthorpe’s meniscus has sustained and how it will be treated.
While a meniscus injury can heal on its own and can be as little as two to three weeks on the sidelines, surgery can be required.
This typically takes up to six weeks for recovery.
An extended time on the sidelines would be a big blow for Thilthorpe after an outstanding pre-season.
He was imposing against Port Adelaide in the trial match, and looked ready to emerge after an off-season in which he focused on his strength.
It opens the door for former Sun Chris Burgess to make his Crows debut against his old side in Round 1.
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Riley Thilthorpe will be on the sidelines for the start of the AFL season after scans revealed damage to his left knee.
Simeon Thomas-Wilson, Matt Turner and Mark Duffield
6 min read
March 3, 2024 - 4:33PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
21 comments
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Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe will miss the start of the season after scans revealed damage to his left meniscus as the Crows sweat on just how long the young gun will miss.
Thilthorpe hurt his knee in a marking contest during the last term of the Crows’ 67-point pre-season win over West Coast on Saturday.
The 21-year-old couldn’t put any weight on his left leg as he hobbled off and Crows senior coach Matthew Nicks said while he was hoping it was not bad “in that moment your gut drops”.
Thilthorpe had scans on Sunday and they revealed that he had suffered damage to his left meniscus and would miss the start of the season against Gold Coast in two weeks time.
The Crows said consultation with specialists in coming days would determine just when Thilthorpe returns.
Riley Thilthorpe will be on the sidelines for the start of the season. Picture: Getty Images
The meeting with specialists on Monday will determine the extent of the damage Thilthorpe’s meniscus has sustained and how it will be treated.
While a meniscus injury can heal on its own and can be as little as two to three weeks on the sidelines, surgery can be required.
This typically takes up to six weeks for recovery.
An extended time on the sidelines would be a big blow for Thilthorpe after an outstanding pre-season.
He was imposing against Port Adelaide in the trial match, and looked ready to emerge after an off-season in which he focused on his strength.
It opens the door for former Sun Chris Burgess to make his Crows debut against his old side in Round 1.
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