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GWS star Ward avoids shoulder surgery, out 6-8 weeks

Veteran GWS midfielder Callan Ward has been sidelined by AC joint damage in his right shoulder. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Greater Western Sydney midfielder Callan Ward has avoided surgery but will be out  of AFL action for at least six weeks with a shoulder injury.

Ward damaged the AC joint in his right shoulder when he crashed to ground under the weight of a Beau McCreery tackle during the Giants' opening-round 32-point win over Collingwood on Saturday.

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