ADELAIDE young gun Dan Curtin will undergo surgery on his knee later this week and is set to be sidelined until at least round seven.
Curtin was injured in a wrestling drill during pre-season training on Monday, with the Crows confirming the 20-year-old had dislocated his left kneecap.
Scans confirmed there was no bone or ligament damage, however given Curtin has had some issues with his left knee previously, surgery is required to help stabilise the knee.
While no specific timeframe has been placed on his return, the Crows expect Curtin to return return between rounds seven and nine.
"We are thankful Dan has avoided any bone or ligament damage in the dislocation," Crows high performance boss Ian McKeown said.
"However, Dan has had several partial dislocations previously, dating back to his junior basketball days.
"Given this, it's been determined the best course of action is to undertake a procedure which will provide more support and stability around the patella."
More to come