Sydney Swans Lose Skipper Callum Mills to ACL Injury Ahead of Preliminary Final

The Sydney Swans will be without their captain Callum Mills for the upcoming preliminary final after scans revealed he has a ruptured ACL in his right knee. The injury occurred during the team's victory over Brisbane when Mills' leg bent awkwardly while trying to tackle an opponent.

Mills, who is 29 years old, will undergo surgery after consulting with a specialist. This injury adds to the Swans' challenges, as they have already lost key players including Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, and Nick Blakey due to suspensions related to a recent scandal.

Despite the setbacks, Mills has been praised for his leadership during difficult times. The Swans are set to play against the winner of the Fremantle and Geelong semi-final this Friday night, but it is uncertain who will take over the captaincy in Mills' absence.