Sicily Injury: Hawks Captain Out vs. Bulldogs
Hawthorn captain James Sicily is out with a hip/abdominal injury and will miss crucial games against the Western Bulldogs and Adelaide. This setback, which emerged after the Collingwood game, sidelines the Hawks’ key player until after the mid-season bye in Round 15. Despite initial downplaying of concerns, the club is now managing Sicily’s recovery, with the head doctor citing the injury’s flare-up.News Directory 3 keeps you informed on the AFL’s evolving landscape, ensuring you stay ahead of the game. What adjustments will the Hawks make in Sicily’s absence? Discover what’s next…
Hawthorn’s James Sicily Out With Injury, Set to Miss Key games
Updated June 03, 2025
Hawthorn captain James Sicily will miss upcoming games due to a hip/abdominal injury. The proclamation comes a week after Coach Sam Mitchell downplayed concerns about Sicily’s condition, calling it ”a storm in a teacup.”
The Hawks revealed Tuesday that Sicily’s injury will keep him off the field until after the club’s mid-season bye in Round 15. He is set to miss crucial matches against the western Bulldogs and Adelaide Crows.
James Sicily will miss the Hawks’ key clash with the Bulldogs on Thursday night.Credit: AFL Photos
Last week, Mitchell addressed questions about sicily’s form and injury status, denying that the veteran player was hindered in any way. The club’s head doctor initially deemed the injury not meaningful enough to warrant Sicily’s omission before the loss to Collingwood.
hawthorn’s doctor,Liam West,said in a statement that James Sicily’s injury flared up after the Collingwood game,despite showing enhancement in prior weeks. He added that the club had planned to give Sicily an extended break around the bye, so thay decided to bring it forward.
With the Hawks having a bye after the next two games, the 168-game veteran will have ample time to recover during the mid-season break. Luke Hodge had mentioned “murmurs” of a groin issue impacting sicily’s kicking, but Mitchell refuted this at the time.
What’s next
Sicily’s absence presents a challenge for the Hawks as they navigate upcoming matches. The team will be focusing on strategies to compensate for his absence and ensure a strong return after the bye. The focus remains on AFL news and updates regarding his recovery.