Kuwarna midfielder Sid Draper has undergone surgery after a second round of scans confirmed a fractured jaw.

Draper came off the field during the Club’s SANFL clash against Sturt last Saturday after a nasty collision in the first quarter, and was immediately sent for further investigation.

Despite initial scans clearing the 19-year-old of any damage, a follow-up scan identified a fracture. 

Kuwarna Executive General Manager Football Adam Kelly said it was disappointing news for the young midfielder.

“It’s unfortunate for Sid who has had to endure a stop-start beginning to life in the AFL system,” Kelly said.

“While initial scans seemed to clear him of anything significant, he was sent for a follow-up assessment which identified the fracture. 

“It’s certainly not the news we wanted to hear for Sid and unfortunately it has required surgery.

“We’ll have a clearer understanding of the timeline post his recovery from surgery.”