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Great news.

Interesting that the term "rushed back" was used. In our second game last year against Hawthorn Green was used as a 2nd man on Franklin (ie a chop off man) to help Garland who was on him 1 on 1. Will he get the same role? Obviously we will have a different defender on Franklin to Garland so it could be important. Green put his body on the line a few times in that game so with his recovery I am not sure if it will happen again though.

Green is a very tough player. He plays very hard with eyes only ever for the ball. I feel he is professional enough and tough enough to move back into the hole straight back from injury.

This is a massive compliment to Green. In his early days he was often critised for not going in hard enough. He has taken this critism and made a weakness into a streagth.

Good on you Brad you should be captain.

Great news.

Interesting that the term "rushed back" was used. In our second game last year against Hawthorn Green was used as a 2nd man on Franklin (ie a chop off man) to help Garland who was on him 1 on 1. Will he get the same role? Obviously we will have a different defender on Franklin to Garland so it could be important. Green put his body on the line a few times in that game so with his recovery I am not sure if it will happen again though.

Hoping the comeback will be in the game against Hawthorn and they won't follow the path of playing him in the Scorpions seconds, then a week or two in their firsts etc.

I just hope if they pick him that he's ready to play.

Green's just far too important a player for us to be rushed back and put at risk. IMO he's just about our best player. If he's not 100% ready to go, i'd hate for him to be played. If he is 100%, then yes, of course pick him. No doubt he'll be itching to get back out there, i just hope the medical assessments are as thorough as possible before determining his availability.

To be honest, and i might be alone on this, but i'd prefer they take a conservative approach with Green's comeback. His injury was pretty horrific. Would just hate for him to re-injure his face in some innoccous little indicent. No doubting he'll put his head over it, just hope no-one knocks it around. Could be real sore with all that metal in there.

Would one game at Casey to find some confidence and ease himself back in really be that bad for him?

Awesome! These injuries do heal well if you monitor them well. I've broken both my jaw and cheek bone on separate occasions, and both were healed and functioning normally after 4 weeks (or a little over).

I don't think a week at Casey would be worth it. Would you play a regular at Casey for one week after they miss 4 weeks with a broken wrist? No. Any injuries from the waist down (besides concussion and neck) don't need to be.

Congrats Greeny.

Now who is going to be in and out for this week.

Possible in's - Green, Bennell, Bell, Jamar?

Outs ?

Awesome! These injuries do heal well if you monitor them well. I've broken both my jaw and cheek bone on separate occasions, and both were healed and functioning normally after 4 weeks (or a little over).

I don't think a week at Casey would be worth it. Would you play a regular at Casey for one week after they miss 4 weeks with a broken wrist? No. Any injuries from the waist down (besides concussion and neck) don't need to be.

Hope you're correct. Remember Clint Bizzell's comeback after a similar injury - never the same again.

But I hope it's different with Brad.

Lots of players returning over the next few weeks.

Congrats Greeny.

Now who is going to be in and out for this week.

Possible in's - Green, Bennell, Bell, Jamar?

Outs ?

- Green in for Bartram :D

- Bell or Bennell in for Dunn , would do his confidence alot after a huge game to get the call up

- and depending on wheather Rivers and Chip are fit, possible outs for them being Petterd (a game at casey could do him some good) and Valenti although DB said he would be playing the next few

Could be a close game this weekend!!

- Green in for Bartram :D

- Bell or Bennell in for Dunn , would do his confidence alot after a huge game to get the call up

- and depending on wheather Rivers and Chip are fit, possible outs for them being Petterd (a game at casey could do him some good) and Valenti although DB said he would be playing the next few

Could be a close game this weekend!!

I have a feeling !!!!!!

It could be a chance for our 2nd win!

I have a feeling !!!!!!

It could be a chance for our 2nd win!

Another close one will be fine thankyou. Save it for Round 11!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To be honest, and i might be alone on this, but i'd prefer they take a conservative approach with Green's comeback. His injury was pretty horrific. Would just hate for him to re-injure his face in some innoccous little indicent. No doubting he'll put his head over it, just hope no-one knocks it around. Could be real sore with all that metal in there.

Would one game at Casey to find some confidence and ease himself back in really be that bad for him?

You're not alone. I'd rather that Green is rested for an extra week than to bring him back too soon. He is far too important to us to risk.

Another close one will be fine thankyou. Save it for Round 11!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes I would rather that any day. Every dog (I mean Demon) has their day. The dawks, [censored] and the rest will get theirs, may be not this year but soon!

The Dorks are already in trouble, if they don't get their act together they wont even play finals.

You're not alone. I'd rather that Green is rested for an extra week than to bring him back too soon. He is far too important to us to risk.

This year, why rush Green back, risking any further injury or confidence issues? This year is for getting as much experience into those young brains and them learning every lesson they possibly can by playing the game at top level.

As much as I love watching the guy and his big heart, our interests in Sunday's game against last year's premiers are best served by giving our young potential champions the experience, imo.

Rushing Greeny back means the coaching staff is looking for another win asap,so much for the win less than 4 games theory!!! The way the boys played the last 2 weeks,we'll definately win more than 4 and Bails needs a contract extension.