Port Adelaide defender Hamish Hartlett has suffered a suspected season-ending ACL injury at training on Thursday and will miss the remainder of the season.
The 27-year old injured his right knee during a training drill in Alberton ahead of his side's clash with North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium.
“This is obviously a terrible blow for Hamish and the football club,” general manager of football Chris Davies told the club's website.
“Hamish had started the season well and we saw last weekend what a courageous and player he is.
“It was an innocuous incident that caused the injury. He went to change direction and his leg gave way beneath him.
“We fear Hamish won’t be back on the field for some time but no doubt he’ll continue to contribute as a leader of our football club.”
