Doc Larkins believes Dane Swan will miss up to half a year.

Speaking on 3AW Football, he said the injury is comparable to one that kept Matthew Richardson out for almost an entire season.

‘The whole ankle was basically dislocated when the ankle went into that awkward position,’ Dr Larkins said on Sunday.

‘The fractures in the foot is where the ligament disruption is, and why he needs MRI scans.

‘That’s 4-6 months at best.’

Cameron Ling said he’s afraid we may never see Swan on a football field again.

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