Sam Richman, SAFC

From the SAFC,

South Adelaide defender Sam Richman will undergo his third reconstruction on his left knee after re-injuring it prior to Christmas.
The injury happened innocuously at pre-season training as he bent to pick up a ball and felt a pop. Initial scans showed cartilage damage only. However, during the operation this week it was discovered that Sam had again damaged his ACL.
Football Manager Neill Sharpe said it wasn’t the type of news Sam was expecting when he awoke from his operation.
“It’s terrible news for Sam. He’s a really good lad, who clearly loves his footy and had been working well to come back from his second operation.
“He re-injured in such minor fashion.”
Richman will undergo the surgery in a fortnight. Sharpe said the Club will continue to provide as much support for Sam as it can.
Richman’s last League game was the Panther’s finals loss to the Eagles in 2011. He first injured his knee the Reserves in Round 2 of 2012 and then again in Round 3 of 2013 in his third Reserves game for the year. Sam has played 20 League matches for the Panthers, kicking two goals, and made his League debut in 2010 in round 12.

very sad, i hope he bounces back with a healthy knee & in turn plays some good footy

Shocking news. I hope he makes a speedy and full recovery