The Sydney Swans have been in contact with the AFL following an incident in last night’s game that resulted in an injury to Magpie Isaac Quaynor.
The injury is believed to have resulted from a freak accident that involved contact with the boots of Sydney Swans debutant Sam Wicks. It remains unclear which part of the boot made contact with Quaynor’s leg.
The Swans can confirm that the boots Wicks was wearing were standard issue screw in boots, that have a hybrid soleplate which includes plastic and aluminium stops.
These boots are understood to be widely worn by players across the competition.
Following discussions with the AFL it has become clear that these boots are not compliant with AFL regulations.
The Sydney Swans will take steps to rectify this immediately to ensure that all boots are compliant going forward.
The club has been in contact with Collingwood to express its regret for the incident and concern for Isaac, whom we wish a speedy recovery.
