Isaac Heeney to undergo surgery after breaking thumb at pre-season training

Sydney has suffered a fresh injury blow to one of its biggest stars, with Isaac Heeney to undergo surgery and avoid contact work for a month after being hurt at pre-season training.

Isaac Heeney will have surgery after breaking his thumb at pre-season training. Picture: Sarah Reed.

The Swans have been hit with another injury blow to one of their big hitters with Isaac Heeney set for surgery on a broken thumb.

The 23-year-old suffered the injury at training and will have to wear a brace and avoid any contact work for a month.

However, the club is confident he will be right for the start of the season.

The Swans open their campaign with a trip to the Adelaide Crows on Saturday March 21.

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Isaac Heeney will have surgery after breaking his thumb at training. Picture: Phil Hillyard

“Isaac was struck awkwardly on the hand in a fairly routine contest during training on Monday. It was just one of those unfortunate incidents that can happen at training,” Swans head of football Charlie Gardiner said.

“Scans confirmed a fracture in his thumb so he will undergo surgery tomorrow to repair the break.

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“Isaac is obviously disappointed but he should be back running in a matter of days and we’re confident he will be available for the start of the season.”

It is another blow for the Swans with Lance Franklin facing a race against time to make the start of the season following a knee operation.

Jackson Thurlow is also set to miss the start of the season after an ankle operation.

Originally published as Isaac Heeney to undergo surgery after breaking thumb at pre-season training