Just before Christmas, two key Adelaide Crows players are said to have suffered soft-tissue injuries.
After a strenuous preseason practice in West Adelaide on Wednesday, Rory Sloane, a 15-year Crows veteran, is said to have suffered “a minor hamstring tear,” while rebounding defender Wayne Milera is believed to have a “sore hammy” of his own.
7News According to Josh Money of Adelaide, Sloane, 33, was only able to complete laps around Richmond Oval due to a concerning “minor tear” of his hamstring.
Money said on Wednesday night that Sloane was “all alone running laps at Richmond Oval, on light duties after suffering a minor hamstring tear.”
Money said Milera faced a same fate, but he also said the two are “expected” to rejoin the Crows.
“Wayne Milera with his own sore hammy, failing to finish a session that had plenty of grunt,” Money continued.
“After Christmas, both of them are anticipated to return.”
Sloane furthered his West Lakes tenure in August, penning a fresh one-year contract to extend his glittering career to a 16th season in 2024.
“I love where this club is heading, both on and off the field, and I’m excited by the growth we have seen this year,” Sloane said upon signing on the dotted line almost four months ago.
“While we obviously train and play in an elite environment, I have often spoken about there being a local footy club feel about the place and it’s what I love.”
The seasoned midfielder played 22 games last year, representing his richest tally since his 22-game campaign in 2019.
Meanwhile, the 26-year-old Milera, who has battled injury throughout his eight-year tenure, managed a career-high 22 games in 2023 after just 12 outings in 2022.
The Central Districts product is contracted through next season at West Lakes
