The Brisbane Lions confirm Kalin Lane will miss the rest of the 2024 season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in Saturday’s VFL win over Coburg.

Lane left the field at the start of the third quarter after injuring his knee, with scans on Monday afternoon confirming he had ruptured his ACL.

Brisbane Lions General Manager of Football, Danny Daly said it was heartbreaking news for Lane and the Club.

“Everyone at the Club is devastated for Kalin and we will make sure we all support him in anyway we can as he begins his recovery,” Daly said.

“Kalin and our VFL team are having a strong season and it’s disappointing to see him miss the remainder of the year.”

The Club is however hopeful defender Jack Payne will be available to take on Adelaide at The Gabba on Sunday.

Payne, who missed last Friday’s win over Melbourne with foot soreness, trained on Tuesday as he prepares to return.

The key defender will train again on Thursday where he will look to tick the final boxes to put his hand up for selection.