AFL: Mark Keane set for lengthy injury layoff after suffering serious ankle injury

The Cork native will require surgery after suffering a nasty ankle injury in Adelaide Crows training.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 - 12:28

Shane Donovan

AFL star Mark Keane is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a lower leg fracture in Adelaide Crows training.

The 25-year-old Keane landed awkwardly after being involved in a contest with teammate Finnbar Maley and was visibly distressed as he was taken from the field with a nasty-looking ankle injury.

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