Brisbane Lions defender Harris Andrews has suffered internal bleeding on the brain after heavily colliding with Giants forward Jeremy Cameron, during the first quarter of last Saturday's game at the Gabba.
The Lions vice-captain was in a marking contest when Cameron's elbow hit Andrews' jaw, knocking him unconscious before he had hit the ground. Andrews left the field on a stretcher and watched the remainder of the game from the bench. The Brisbane Lions Football Club released a statement confirming that Andrews had suffered a "severe concussion" and bleeding on his brain. "Andrews was admitted to hospital late Saturday night after his condition worsened. After undergoing tests and scans, he was discharged and returned home Sunday evening," the statement read. Lions general manager of football David Noble stated that Andrews would be consulted by a neurosurgeon and would undergo assessment in two weeks' time. "Our discussion with the neurosurgeon have been encouraging as they expect Harris to make a full recovery," Noble said. "He will have a follow-up scan in two weeks' time, when we will know more." Jeremy Cameron is expected to be sidelined for at least a month with suspension.
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