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AFTER being subbed from last Saturday’s game against Melbourne with suspected rib damage, young defender Jasper Pittard has tweeted his thanks to his many supporters.
Pittard was struck down following a mid air collision with teammate Chad Wingard when both flew for the ball in a first quarter marking contest.
The 21-year-old was hospitalised where it was found that he had suffered a fractured rib and partial lung collapse.
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A popular Power player on the Twitter social network, Pittard received numerous tweets from supporters and fellow players and thanked everyone for their digital support.
“Thanks to everyone for the messages, much appreciated. In the hospital bed, feeling a lot better, hope the boys push on for a good win!,” he wrote.
Amongst his well-wishers were teammates John Butcher, Aaron Young, Dom Cassisi, Paul Stewart, Troy Chaplin, Travis Boak.
In particular teammate and club leader Jay Schulz, who suffered an abdominal injury when he collided with teammate Justin Westhoff, tweeted his understanding.
“Thoughts with ya (sic) mate. Feeling ur (sic) pain,” Schulz tweeted.
Pittard will return to Adelaide via train after his discharge from hospital.
The rest of the team returned to Alberton on Monday morning.
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