LUCKLESS Brisbane youngster Sam Skinner says music has played a big role in his recovery from a third knee reconstruction.
Skinner, who made his debut against West Coast in round 19 last season, is training strongly and about halfway through rehabilitation from his most recent ACL injury.
The 20-year-old is gifted on the guitar, has an excellent voice and says music has helped take his mind off football's setbacks.
"It’s something I’ve been able to do in rehab. It’s a good escape for me and I really enjoy it," Skinner told Melbourne radio station SEN on Tuesday morning.
"Sometimes when I come home from a day and I feel a bit flat, I just get on the guitar and it’s just a good release, really."
The young defender has progressed his training and says he has about six months left before he can play again.
"I’ve been doing a lot of agility and strength work and starting to do a bit more jumping and high intensity running," he said.
"It feels good at the moment and that’s probably what matters the most."
Skinner ruptured his first ACL when playing for Vic Metro in 2015, and then after being named to debut against Port Adelaide in 2016, suffered the same injury in the Lions' final training run before he was set to play.
After kicking two goals against the Eagles in his debut last season, the Victorian then ruptured an ACL for the third time playing for the Lions' NEAFL team.
