Brandon Walker, a defender for Fremantle, had a horrific knee injury during the Dockers’ 46-point loss to Collingwood on Saturday afternoon at the MCG.
Following the incident, which happened in the third quarter, the Docker was removed from the field on a medical cart.
How did Brandon Walker injure his knee?
After a marking contest in the third quarter, Walker fell to the ground after landing, clutching his knee in agony.
It appeared that Walker’s knee was dislocated on broadcast vision.
Trainers rushed on to the MCG while the match was stopped as Walker received medical attention.
The 20-year-old was taken from the MCG on a medical cart, with substitute Nathan O’Driscoll immediately being activated into the game.
What’s the duration of Brandon Walker’s absence?
In order to receive a formal diagnosis for his knee ailment, Walker will undergo knee scans on Sunday or Monday.
With the vision seeming to indicate a dislocated knee, though, it is likely that his season is done.
The seriousness of the injury was verified by Dockers coach Justin Longmuir during his conference after the game.
According to Longmuir, “He’s done something pretty serious.”
“He’s hurting. He will be scanned when we bring him home, but he will miss some football.”
With the loss to Collingwood, Fremantle’s season record drops to 7–10, indicating their chances of making the playoffs are rapidly dwindling.
Due to a few injuries, the Dockers’ defensive depth is currently lacking in Walker, a versatile defender.
Heath Chapman and Hayden Young are sidelined until Saturday night’s encounter at Optus Stadium against Sydney, although Brennan Cox has an ankle problem for which there is presently no treatment.
Young and Chapman are both capable of playing as adaptable defenders and taking over for Walker.
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