Hawthorn captain Ben McEvoy has fractured his neck at training.
The Hawks confirmed the awful news on Friday.
The club said he injured himself during a contest at training on Thursday.
Luckily, he will not require surgery and he’s expected to make a full recovery.
He’s expected to miss several matches as a result.
Jaeger O’Meara will fill-in as captain during McEvoy’s absence.
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