Brisbane Lions confirm ACL injury to Keidean Coleman
Dashing Lions defender Keidean Coleman will miss most of, if not all of the 2024 season after he was subbed out of the Lions’ loss to Carlton on Friday night after doing his ACL.
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Brisbane has confirmed Keidean Coleman will miss the remainder of the 2024 season with an ACL injury.
Scans on Saturday revealed the 23-year-old defender had ruptured the ACL in his left knee.
Coleman was helped from the ground by Lions trainers at halftime after his left leg collided with a Carlton defender when attempting to clear the ball late in the second quarter.
He was subbed out of the match before the start of the third quarter, with Lions coach Chris Fagan later revealing it was an expected ACL injury.
Those fears were realised on Saturday after Coleman was sent for scans.
“It’s really disappointing news for Keidean, especially in the first game after a strong pre-season and an impressive finals campaign last year,” Lions footy boss Danny Daly said.
“However, Kiddy is only young and has a very bright future ahead of him with the Brisbane Lions, which we all look forward to.
“Kiddy is an extremely positive and calm person, so I am confident those traits will no doubt help him get through his recovery over the coming months.
“He of course has the full support of everyone at our club and we will continue to be right with him every step of the way.
“A special mention also to our incredible Brisbane Lions fans, and fans in general, who have shared their well wishes for Kiddy on social media.”
Coleman played a key role in the Lions’ run to the grand final last year.
He was voted internally as the club’s best finals player last season alongside Hugh McCluggage.
The young defender’s season-ending injury leaves a massive hole in the Brisbane back six, which last season was among the most settled in the AFL.
The Lions hope to welcome back running defender Connor McKenna from a hamstring strain in time to face the Dockers next week.
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