Luke Jericho will not play again this season after undergoing a shoulder reconstruction on Thursday.

Jericho has been troubled by his right shoulder for most of the season while playing for West Adelaide in the SANFL.

Fitness coach Stephen Schwerdt said it was in Jericho’s best interests to have the surgery now rather than wait until the end of the season.

“The club’s medical staff, in consultation with the senior coach (Neil Craig) and Luke, thought now was the best time to have surgery,” Schwerdt said.

The recovery period from a shoulder reconstruction can be up to six months.