He had looked like one of the finds of the season, but Esava Ratugolea's 2018 may have ended on Saturday night against Carlton at GMHBA Stadium.
The Geelong big man was stretchered off with what looked to be a serious leg injury early in the second quarter.
Commentators speculated that he had a fracture after he was given 'the green whistle' for pain relief prior to being taken from the ground on a medicab.
Replays appeared to confirm their suspicions.
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The 19-year-old went up for a marking contest, coming down awkwardly, with his right foot twisting under him.
He immediately looked in a bad way as medicos began to treat him.
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If the injury is as bad as it appeared, the season is likely over for the youngster.
Geelong footy manager Simon Lloyd revealed at half-time that it was a suspected tibia and fibula injury.
Geelong football manager Simon Lloyd told Fox Footy at half-time it is a suspected broken leg for Esava Ratugolea. Possibly, damage to both his tibia and fibula. Off to hospital to get scans. Unsure of timeline at this stage. #AFLCatsBlues
— Ben Guthrie (@BenGuthrie_) May 26, 2018
In just his eighth game at AFL level, Ratugolea had looked a very promising key position option for Chris Scott's side.
Taken with pick 43 in the 2016 draft, he made his debut in round one this season, impressing with a goal and a couple of contested marks per game.
The injury may open the door for dumped ruckman Zac Smith to come back into the side.
