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- The Advertiser
Ward, Giants await news about veteran's knee injury
The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm alright, there's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership and he made a big sacrifice, with his family moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the last term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." Kingsley added Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. The veteran was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously, incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately." The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm alright, there's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership and he made a big sacrifice, with his family moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the last term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." Kingsley added Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. The veteran was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously, incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately." The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm alright, there's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership and he made a big sacrifice, with his family moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the last term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." Kingsley added Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. The veteran was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously, incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately."
West Australian
2 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Ward, Giants await news about veteran's knee injury
The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm alright, there's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership and he made a big sacrifice, with his family moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the last term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." Kingsley added Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. The veteran was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously, incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately."
Perth Now
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Ward, Giants await news about veteran's knee injury
The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm alright, there's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership and he made a big sacrifice, with his family moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the last term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." Kingsley added Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. The veteran was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously, incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately."
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ward, Giants await news about veteran's knee injury
The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm alright, there's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership and he made a big sacrifice, with his family moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the last term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." Kingsley added Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. The veteran was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously, incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately."
USA Today
2 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Is Titans QB Cam Ward the NFL's most 'forgotten prospect?
Is Titans QB Cam Ward the NFL's most 'forgotten prospect? Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2025 NFL draft, has largely been overlooked by the entire NFL. Even on draft day, the media was more focused on what was happening with Shedeur Sanders than on talking to a guy who was a zero-star recruit out of high school that turned into the top passer in his draft class. But, that's okay with Ward, he always operates with a chip on his shoulder and this only adds fuel to the fire. The Tennessee Titans future franchise quarterback isn't being overlooked by everyone, though. Kyle Brandt has ranted on the lack of coverage of Cam Ward on multiple occasions, and now Bleacher Report named him a top-five candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year. It is rare to see the first overall pick become the forgotten prospect from his draft class. Well, that is precisely what's happening to Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward. The most gifted thrower in the 2025 class has rarely been discussed since the rookie minicamp began. The Titans are in a rebuilding phase, and Ward is essential to any turnaround. That being said, it is questionable if the team has enough offensive talent around Ward to reap the full benefits of his abilities. Ward transferred to Miami from Washington State ahead of the 2024 college football season and ended up elevating the Hurricanes to a near-ACC championship and College Football Playoff berth. He is accustomed to elevating an average supporting cast and receiving corps. Ward is tasked with repeating this in Tennessee, as Calvin Ridley is his only above-average target. The weapons around Ward are young and unproven, including three rookie wide receivers and rookie tight end Gunnar Helm. History says don't count him out, but he'll need a magical debut to overcome the roster's limitations. Bleacher Report may have added Ward to this list, but they clearly don't think he should be there based on this write-up. It's almost as if it was an obligatory add in case he comes out and shocks the NFL the way Jayden Daniels did last year, a half-hearted inclusion. The Titans don't have a lot of big names or guys you might consider superstars at their positions. What they do have is consistent and reliable players, plus added some veterans to the offensive line. Tennessee is absolutely in a rebuild, and expectations should be modest for Ward, but let's not count out what the Titans have done to provide him with weapons and protection. Despite the undertone of the comments, Ward should definitely be included in this conversation because he has just as much of a chance to blow expectations out of the water as any other rookie.
