GWS forward Patton needs knee surgery

Greater Western Sydney gun forward Jonathon Patton has suffered a second serious knee injury in as many AFL seasons.

Patton injured his right knee on Sunday and was sent for scans while the Giants stormed home to a 64-point win over Melbourne at the MCG.

Those scans revealed the worst-case scenario for Patton – that he requires a second knee reconstruction in the space of 17 months.

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