SYDNEY
Swans' doctor Nathan Gibbs revealed that Jason Ball has not only dislocated his left shoulder but also ruptured the rotator cuff, which requires immediate repair along with a shoulder reconstruction. He will have surgery this week, with rehabilitation expected to take up to four months. Reserves Amon Buchanan and Josh Thewlis also incurred long term injuries recently.
James Meiklejohn looks most likely to be the replacement for Ball in Sunday's match against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium. Lewis Roberts-Thomson is struggling with a persistent hamstring injury, and Stephen Doyle is unlikely to be considered for at least another three weeks with his long-term knee injury.
INJURY LIST
Jason Ball (shoulder) season
Amon Buchanan (knee) season
Josh Thewlis (groin) season
James Meiklejohn (cheekbone) available
Stephen Doyle (knee) 2-3 weeks
Ben Fixter (hamstring) available
Brad Seymour (hamstring) available
Ryan O'Keefe (calf) test
Lewis Roberts-Thomson (hamstring) test
ADELAIDE
Both Wayne Carey, who has missed two games with a lacerated knee, and Nathan Bassett (suspended) are expected to return this week, but Kris Massie (hip) will miss his third match in a row.
INJURY LIST
Mark Stevens (ribs) test
Wayne Carey (cut knee) test
Martin Mattner (shin) test
Ben Marsh (knee) 1 week
Kris Massie (hip) 1 week
Andrew Crowell (knee) season
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