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Scans this morning have confirmed that defender Sam Skinner has torn his left anterior cruciate ligament, requiring a full knee reconstruction.

Brisbane Lions midfielder Tom Bell will have surgery on his knee, with the Club conceding the 25-year-old will not play again this season.

Allen Christensen is set to miss eight weeks of football after breaking his right collarbone in the Lions' loss to Carlton at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Brisbane Lions Vice-Captain Daniel Rich has signed a five-year contract extension, becoming the latest in a long list of Lions to re-commit to the Club in recent months.