Cunningham in doubt for Swans' preliminary final after calf injury
Harry Cunningham suffered a calf injury at training Wednesday. He is awaiting medical assessment before Friday's preliminary final against Fremantle.
Sydney defender Harry Cunningham is in doubt for Friday's do-or-die preliminary final against Fremantle. He hurt his calf at training Wednesday.
Coach Dean Cox said the club is waiting for a medical assessment. Then they will decide if the 32-year-old can play.
Cunningham was one of the Swans' best players in their 53-point qualifying final win over Brisbane. Midfielder Justin McInerney will return from a 15-week hamstring absence.
He will likely replace injured captain Callum Mills. Forward Joel Amartey has been ruled out.
He passed fitness tests after his Achilles injury. But coach Cox is sticking with the forward line that worked well against Brisbane.
- 32
- Cunningham age
- 53 points over Brisbane
- Qualifying win margin
- 15 weeks hamstring injury
- McInerney absence
- career-high six in qualifying final
- McDonald goals
Why it mattersCunningham is a key defender. His absence would hurt Sydney against a top four side in a knockout match.
AustraliaSydney's path to the AFL Grand Final depends on beating Fremantle in this preliminary final, with Cunningham's injury now a concern for the Swans' hopes.
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