It could be more heartbreak for Fremantle midfielder Anthony Morabito after suffering a knee injury at the Dockers' first training session of 2013.
Anthony Morabito injures his knee at Fremantle training. Picture: FOXSPORTS Source: Supplied
HURTING: Fremantle's Anthony Morabito (left) will require a third knee reconstruction after suffering a fresh setback this morning. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: HWT Image Library
FREMANTLE says midfielder Anthony Morabito is devastated after learning he will require a third reconstruction of his left knee.
Scans this afternoon confirmed the club's worst fears after Morabito was hurt in an innocuous incident at training this morning.
Morabito was driven from Fremantle Oval by coach Ross Lyon in dramatic scenes after he injured the knee when attempting to tackle new recruit Tanner Smith.
A distressed Morabito grabbed at his left knee before slumping to the ground on all fours and put his head in his hands.
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Scans revealed the 21-year-old had torn the graft on his repaired left anterior cruciate ligament.
The Dockers have yet to decide on the type of reconstruction Morabito will undergo, but are likely to strongly consider the merits of the controversial LARS surgery, which would allow him to play in the first half of this season if successful.
Melbourne sports doctor Peter Larkins tweeted his fears for Morabito's career.
"Major concern for career of morabito now that second ACL graft rupture confirmed," Larkins wrote.
"I'm sure Freo will support him but he will be gutted."
There were words of sympathy and support from other AFL clubs and stars.
Collingwood midfielder Scott Pendlebury tweeted: "Feeling for Anthony Morabito, such bad luck for a young star."
GWS co-captain Phil Davis added: "Sad news for Anthony Morabito with his knee again. Terrible luck!! Never good seeing good players injured."
Anthony Morabito injures his knee at Fremantle training. Picture: FOXSPORTS Source: Supplied
Fremantle is mindful of Morabito's mental state, with his career now at a crossroads.
Football operations manager Chris Bond said the youngster would require "a great deal of support".
"Understandably Anthony is devastated at the moment and the club will be working extremely closely with him and his family," Bond said.
Dockers forward Michael Walters urgently signalled for attention for his stricken teammate when the injury occurred this morning. Morabito was able to walk off the ground unassisted but went straight into the rooms before leaving Fremantle Oval minutes later.
Morabito played 23 games for Fremantle during the 2010 season but has not appeared at AFL level since.
The young Docker had been targeting a return early in the season.
He has been mentored by coaching great David Parkin during his comeback.
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