Eric Hipwood
Out
Injury Knee - ACL
2021 Stats
Goals
24
Behinds
19
Disposals
187
Kicks
147
Tackles
17
Out for season
Hipwood's torn ACL suffered in Round 17 was confirmed, his club announced Monday.
ANALYSIS
Hipwood will now miss the rest of the season after suffering an awkward fall and injury against St Kilda. After scoring 26 goals in 16 games, it looks like someone from the VFL may be called up to take his place.
Hipwood will now miss the rest of the season after suffering an awkward fall and injury against St Kilda. After scoring 26 goals in 16 games, it looks like someone from the VFL may be called up to take his place.
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Club fears ruptured ACL
Hipwood is believed to have suffered a ruptured ACL in his left knee during Saturday's matchup with St. Kilda, AFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hipwood injured his knee after landing awkwardly during a first-quarter marking contest and was immediately assisted off the field. Scans scheduled to be conducted over the next two days are expected to reveal a ruptured ACL, which would leave the forward the second Lion this year to suffer a similar injury while playing at Metricon Stadium.
Hipwood injured his knee after landing awkwardly during a first-quarter marking contest and was immediately assisted off the field. Scans scheduled to be conducted over the next two days are expected to reveal a ruptured ACL, which would leave the forward the second Lion this year to suffer a similar injury while playing at Metricon Stadium.
Four majors in win over Richmond
Hipwood gathered 13 disposals, seven marks, four goals, three tackles and a single clearance Friday as Brisbane defeated Richmond 102-74 at Gabba.
ANALYSIS
Hipwood topped double-digit disposal figures for just the fifth time this year on Friday, but matched a season-high goal aggregate while also increasing his mark total in back-to-back showings to 14. The 23 year-old heads into Round 11 having now combined for 176 fantasy points in Brisbane victory's over Gold Coast and Richmond, yet still averaging just 63.1 points a game in 2021, 295th-best among all AFL forwards.
Hipwood topped double-digit disposal figures for just the fifth time this year on Friday, but matched a season-high goal aggregate while also increasing his mark total in back-to-back showings to 14. The 23 year-old heads into Round 11 having now combined for 176 fantasy points in Brisbane victory's over Gold Coast and Richmond, yet still averaging just 63.1 points a game in 2021, 295th-best among all AFL forwards.
Game-high four goals in defeat
Hipwood netted 12 disposals, four marks, four goals and three behinds Friday as Brisbane fell to Geelong 81-80 at GMHBA Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Hipwood enjoyed one of the best showings of his young career on Friday, recording a game-high for goals, the second-most behinds for the contest and his best disposal numbers in six appearances stretching back to August of last year. The Lions forward currently finds himself averaging only 52 fantasy points an outing. Still, for fantasy owners looking to boost their overall scoring numbers, Hipwood appears a viable option, with the 23 year-old currently ranked #10 in the AFL for total goals and #16 in goals per game through two rounds.
Hipwood enjoyed one of the best showings of his young career on Friday, recording a game-high for goals, the second-most behinds for the contest and his best disposal numbers in six appearances stretching back to August of last year. The Lions forward currently finds himself averaging only 52 fantasy points an outing. Still, for fantasy owners looking to boost their overall scoring numbers, Hipwood appears a viable option, with the 23 year-old currently ranked #10 in the AFL for total goals and #16 in goals per game through two rounds.
Doubles up in victory Friday
Hipwood finished with 10 disposals (eight kicks, two handballs), five marks, two goals, one behind and one tackle in Friday's 42-34 victory over the Magpies.
ANALYSIS
Hipwood was the only multiple goal scorer in what was a tight tussle on Friday. It brings his season total to 19 goals in 14 games. He also ranks eighth in total marks inside 50, highlighting his presence up forward.
Hipwood was the only multiple goal scorer in what was a tight tussle on Friday. It brings his season total to 19 goals in 14 games. He also ranks eighth in total marks inside 50, highlighting his presence up forward.
Misses chances in loss
Hipwood scored three behinds and made eight marks in addition to logging 14 disposals (12 kicks, two handballs) during Sunday's 50-48 win over Saint Kilda.
ANALYSIS
Hipwood and his teammates could have won by even more if they managed to put away easy chances. After scoring five goals two matches ago, Hipwood still made quite the impact despite not scoring a major. Given the struggles of the Lions despite their place in the ladder, Hipwood's value may not be so reliable.
Hipwood and his teammates could have won by even more if they managed to put away easy chances. After scoring five goals two matches ago, Hipwood still made quite the impact despite not scoring a major. Given the struggles of the Lions despite their place in the ladder, Hipwood's value may not be so reliable.