Gold Coast captain Tom Lynch will miss the remainder of the season after succumbing to a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury.

Lynch missed four matches earlier in the season and had been managing the injury during the year, however experts have now advised the SUNS that surgery would be the best option.



The 25-year-old, said he was frustrated that the injury would end his 2018 season.

“It’s a really disappointing to know that I’m going to have to have surgery and not play out the season,” said Lynch.

“I’ve been doing all I can to rehab the injury without requiring surgery. That has meant I haven’t been able to get out there and train with the team during the week like you normally would.

“We’ve been assessing my knee weekly and the latest advice recommends surgery and I’ll get that done as soon as possible.”

Lynch said he was aware that now his season was over, speculation about his playing future would continue.

“Obviously there is going to be commentary around my contract with the news of me being ruled out for the rest of the season, I’m realistic to understand that,” said Lynch.

“Post-surgery I’m sure the time will come where I’ll sit down with my manager and work through what the best option going forward is.

“Clearly, I’ve got a decision to make on my future, but the reality is I haven’t made that decision.”

GM – Football Operations Jon Haines said it was disappointing news for Lynch.



“Tom has displayed terrific leadership and great character to manage the issue to this point,” Haines said.



“We have always been of the view that Tom’s personal well-being is our number one priority and following detailed consultation with Tom, the club doctor and the relevant specialists, we have all agreed that surgery to repair his PCL is the most appropriate decision.

“Surgery means Tom will not be able to play for somewhere between four to six months. Post-surgery we will do all we can to ensure he recovers fully from the operation.”