AFL live updates: Harrison Jones avoids 'major breaks' after gruesome injury, St Kilda vs Fremantle latest news
The injury news isn't as positive for North Melbourne with young defender Jackson Archer set to miss at least eight weeks with a high grade left hamstring strain.
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Jones injury 'a lot better than it could've been'
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Essendon forward Harrison Jones has miraculously avoided a nasty break after dislocating his left ankle on Thursday night.
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Essendon forward Harrison Jones says his horrific-looking ankle injury has turned out better than first feared, but it remains to be seen how long he'll be out of action.
Jones, Jordan Ridley (hamstring) and Jade Gresham (adductor) were injured on Thursday night in a costly 9.11 (65) to 9.8 (62) victory for the Bombers over North Melbourne.
The Kangaroos were also left counting the cost, with defender Jackson Archer set to miss some eight weeks with a high grade left hamstring strain.
Jones was taken off on a stretcher and taken to hospital following an awkward landing that put his left ankle at a horror angle.
The 24-year-old was in good spirits when he briefly spoke to the media on Friday to give an update on his situation.
"I'm OK. I got two X-rays last night, no major breaks. It's a lot better than it could have been," Jones told reporters.
"I think I was in shock to be honest. I sort of looked down and saw my foot was the other way.
"I sort of just sat there. It all happened pretty quick."
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Good evening and welcome to ABC Sport's live AFL coverage!
Tonight's action sees St Kilda hosting Fremantle at Docklands Stadium in what is the unofficial 'Ross Bowl' given Ross Lyon has coached both teams.
Lyon began at the Saints, ditched them cruelly to go to Freo, but is now back at the helm in Moorabbin.
The first bounce in that match is at 7.40pm AEST, so strap yourselves in as we bring you all the news from around the league before live action gets underway.
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