Sydney Coach Discusses Injury Concerns Ahead of Preliminary Final

Sydney's coach Dean Cox has acknowledged that the availability of Justin McInerney and Joel Amartey for the upcoming preliminary final will create selection challenges for the team.

Both players have been sidelined due to injuries but are now pushing to return after recovering from hamstring and Achilles issues. Meanwhile, captain Callum Mills is set to undergo scans on his knee after sustaining an injury in the first quarter, raising concerns about his condition.

Cox noted that McInerney could replace Mills if necessary, while Amartey may find it difficult to secure a spot in the lineup due to the strong performance of key forwards Charlie Curnow, Logan McDonald, and Hayden McLean. Additionally, Cox mentioned he has been in contact with five suspended players, emphasizing his commitment to supporting his team as they prepare for the final stages of the season.