Garland to miss 4 months of season

[barpen 0]

Has a stress fracture in right foot.

Bad news but opportunity for Martin/McNamarra/Bell to impress.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsart...33/default.aspx

[AzzKikA 2,371]

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Correct link http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsart...33/default.aspx

[Jarka 767]

Try this one...

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsart...33/default.aspx

[Dalrot 85]

@#$*!

I guess it's for the best, I believe Egan started with a stress fracture in the navicular bone.

[Guest JACKtheRIPPER]

that sux.

[Sir Why You Little 36,985]

Brutal Game Australian Footy. Sometimes we all forget that Aspect. Every Game & Player is an ongoing Gamble.

Best wishes for a fast & Full Recovery Colin. You are a Big Part of our Future,

[titan_uranus 24,975]

Argh. Damn it. That's bad. Let's just hope they fix it first time and this doesn't become a recurring problem.

On the flipside, that means Valenti must be in line for a promotion to the senior list.

[JACKATTACK 17]

Butcher & Scully

[Guest petjud]

Argh. Damn it. That's bad. Let's just hope they fix it first time and this doesn't become a recurring problem.

On the flipside, that means Valenti must be in line for a promotion to the senior list.

Already discussed this in another thread, don't think they will promote Valenti, unless one of the midfielders suddenly falls over too similar to others, think they will bank the LTI for Spencer for if and when Jamar comes back.....or until Rd11 then if another eight weeks left promote a rookie and Spencer at same time........other rookies including Zomer still a bit raw, especitally if you are not going to play them...although McKenzie sounds like a bit of a wildcard so they could left field and go with him...

[Demon_Tingles 211]

Told you I wasn't lying. Shitful news I am fairly upset as I know col is so hopefully one of our younger players can step up.

[Kit Walker 225]

Told you I wasn't lying. Shitful news I am fairly upset as I know col is so hopefully one of our younger players can step up.

You were spot on.

Shocking news.

[Chook 15,012]

Told you I wasn't lying. Shitful news I am fairly upset as I know col is so hopefully one of our younger players can step up.

Yeah, thanks for the info. You don't know who I am, but I know who you are. You are one of the guys that makes this forum what it is. Even if that means delivering the "shitful news."

And on the bright side, at least he'll return to a four month older and better team.

[drdrake 3,162]

This is real shame but we know he can play and will be a good defender for us. On the positive we will get to see Martin/Frawley/Rivers fill the three key defender roles on hopefully with the first two develope and show something like Garland did.

[JACKATTACK 17]

Soon they'll have to play Jack Watts, there aren't many more players to choose from.

[Bails 0]

You were spot on.

Shocking news.

correct - he is in massive strife!!!!!

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,778]

I'm really disappointed.

With Rivers, Warnock and Martin down the backline, I was hoping that Colin Garland could be released to be converted into a tall forward. He has the mobility and ball-handling, plus the attacking creativity.

I still hope for that, but now it's on the backburner for months.

Marking forwards need to be able to keep their head up with the pack approaching from behind. Garland has this quality.

We need Zomer or no.29 to show the sort of improvement that Cheney has, to provide the marking strength up forward that we lack so badly.

I was surprised how well Ricky Petterd led and held his marks last Sunday, I'd never have picked him as a leading forward.

Probably the ability to time your lead and hold on to the ball at pace is as important as taking contested marks. Contested marks in the forward 50 must only account for a small proportion of goals ,compared to goals from marks by leading forwards.

[Mousey 47]

not good news at all but at least we seemed to catch on it before it could of been worse.

He will be back

[Sir Why You Little 36,985]

Soon they'll have to play Jack Watts, there aren't many more players to choose from.

a neighbour who had Lunch with Brad Miller a couple of days ago was told there's a good chance that Jack Watts will play in around 4-6 Weeks. He is apparently doing weight Training Before school & is raring to go. That's all i know.

[Al`s DEMONS 0]

Has a stress fracture in right foot.

Bad news but opportunity for Martin/McNamarra/Bell to impress.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsart...33/default.aspx

Bell has had plenty of chances, weve seen his best, good but not good enough.

[Guest unstable punt]

Butcher & Scully

Mulder??

[classy dees 42]

just on the channel 10 news sports preview ... "the demons lose one of their rising stars for the REST OF THE SEASON".

Bloody hell. cant take a trick with our defenders. this is really upsetting news. hopefully all goes well for him in his recovery.

would really like grimes back asap now.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Told you I wasn't lying. Shitful news I am fairly upset as I know col is so hopefully one of our younger players can step up.

Maybe he can develope his kicking on his alternate foot when during recovery?

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Butcher & Scully

My thoughts exactly. Gar;and was our worst threat when it comes to signing these two...

But seriously folks, I'm stunned the club has admitted the four months. Usually they say 8+ weeks or something, and just shrug their shoulders when the fans start wondering where he is.

It's a real set-back. These are REALLY important years for our defence to figure each other out, and that's the biggest loss right there. But then we have to consider Warnock, Martin and Frawley will get the games Garland won't. Also let's not forget Rivers, who needs games under his belt quick-smart.

Oh. And Valenti slots back in until Jamar comes back. That's a good thing there too.

[hillie 41]

Butcher & Scully

bloody hell they'd be handy

be nice to have someone to take a contested mark up forward

[Deano74 156]

After watching Colin take major strides in his career last year, he was one player i was looking forward to seeing if he could continue his improvement this year. Such a shame.

I hope the rest of the team takes notice and makes the most of every game they play this year, cause it can end quick.