Geelong midfield gun Max Holmes appears set for a stint on the sidelines following an ankle injury that’s sparked syndesmosis fears.
Holmes limped out of Geelong’s win over St Kilda on Thursday night with the assistance of medical staff after landing awkwardly on his ankle. He didn’t return and was seen in a moonboot after the game.
Cats coach Chris Scott declined to delve into any detail on the injury but admitted it looked serious for Holmes, with speculation he’ll miss the rest of the home and away season.
“It’s an ankle, they won’t know until they’ve had a decent look at it,” Scott said.
“It was pretty clear that he couldn’t come back on, so that’s always my measure in the immediate aftermath.
“I think everyone says syndesmosis these days but that’s the easy go-to. There has been that suggestion but I covered my ears, to be honest.
“I’ll just wait to see what it is and deal with it when we know.
“Obviously it’s frustrating but it is the game.
“If you asked me a couple of weeks ago, who do you really not want to lose? Cameron and Holmes would be up there.”
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