It is shattering news for the on-baller who was hoping to get a fresh start with the Tigers.

There are also fears for his long-term future in the game given the nature of the injury.

may require further surgery on the navicular fracture in his foot

The 23-year-old former skipper's injured foot has not healed as hoped and he may require further surgery on the navicular fracture in his foot in the final year of his contract.

THE PROPOSED deal that would have sent Melbourne's Jack Trengove to Richmond has been aborted after he failed a medical examination on Monday.

The Demons were going to trade him for pick No.12 and give Richmond pick No.23 in return

Melbourne football manager Josh Mahoney confirmed that Trengove might require surgery that will put his 2015 season in jeopardy.

"Unfortunately a scan yesterday, as part of the Richmond medical, has showed another crack in his navicular, which is devastating for Jack and now we do all we can to support him through it," Mahoney said.

"He's meeting with the surgeon again today. Hopefully we get a better picture of how bad it is and hopefully some timelines.

"There's a chance for more surgery. It could be a conservative approach. But all those things will be discussed around what is the best for Jack."





Trengove played just two games last season after a crack was found in his navicular bone.

He has played 81 games with the Demons but has not been able to match the superb form he displayed in his first two seasons.

Mahoney said the results of the scans were surprising.

"It was a shock to all the doctors how quickly it has deteriorated," Mahoney said.

"We've got to take a deep breath and get all the information and work out the best plan for him."