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Murray Wenzel and Shayne Hope

Coleman's cruel injury blow as Lions lick wounds

Keidean Coleman had to be helped from the field in an opening-match injury setback for the Lions. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

The Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership charge has taken an early hammering with Keidean Coleman suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) before his side gave up a 46-point lead to lose by one to Carlton.

Coleman was helped from the field at halftime on Friday night after his left leg clashed with Blues tackler Lachie Fogarty as he kicked.

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