He could now miss up to 10 weeks. This sort of injury in AFL is more common in ruckmen who clash knees at the centre bounce. Anthony Koutoufides had a similar injury late last season that took months to settle down.
Players usually experience swelling and a vague ache in the knee.
This injury is easily overlooked and is frequently missed in amateur players who do not seek a full medical assessment. Management often includes an MRI scan and arthroscopic surgery to assess the severity of the tear and exclude secondary damage to cartilage and the bone surface. Fortunately Misiti has no other damage and will spend six weeks in a brace while building up his quadriceps and hamstring muscles, using swimming and cycling to keep fit. He will need at least another two or three weeks before resuming full training. Dr Larkins is a consultant at Lifecare Prahran Sports Medicine Centre.