‘Terrible’ ACL blow for Port Adelaide star Hamish Hartlett

PORT Adelaide defender Hamish Hartlett will be out of the Power line-up for an “extended period” after suffering a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee at training on Thursday.

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PORT Adelaide defender Hamish Hartlett will be out of the Power line-up for an “extended period” after suffering a suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee at training on Thursday.

Port’s football manager Chris Davies said Hartlett injured the knee during a routine drill.

“This is obviously a terrible blow for Hamish and the football club,” Davies said.

“Hamish had started the season well and we saw last weekend what a courageous and skilful player he is.

“It was an innocuous incident that caused the injury. He went to change direction and his leg gave way beneath him.

“We fear Hamish won’t be back on the field for some time but no doubt he’ll continue to contribute as a leader of our football club.”

Hartlett will have scans to confirm the extent of the injury.