Rory Laird in action during Adelaide's clash against Carlton in round five, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

JUST when we thought we had avoided the carnage of last week, one of the most popular players in AFL Fantasy was ruled out.

Adelaide midfielder Rory Laird will miss Sunday's clash against Melbourne due to a shoulder injury.

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