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Demonator Mighty Demon

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If anyone's worried about drafting a player, it's simple.

Scully has had OP before.

Do your medical checks and trust the medical advice.

I'm sure that's what they are doing.

That was from pushing his body too hard at a young age! Bit different to structural damage like a knee reco?!

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John Dee Redleg

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That was from pushing his body too hard at a young age! Bit different to structural damage like a knee reco?!

I read that he has grown 8cm in a very short time. This sort of thing can lead to loosness in the joints. Having said that, I don't think it is really such a big issue; medical science is pretty good at knee reconstructions these days. I would expect the knee to be stronger post reconstruction, particularly as I understand it was not a serious structural issue.

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I read that he has grown 8cm in a very short time. This sort of thing can lead to loosness in the joints. Having said that, I don't think it is really such a big issue; medical science is pretty good at knee reconstructions these days. I would expect the knee to be stronger post reconstruction, particularly as I understand it was not a serious structural issue.

Where did I hear the other day someone saying they now put ACLs in the same basket as having your appendix out?

Its become routine and assuming correct rehab is adhered to, then anyone should make a full recovery.

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jayceebee31 Redleg

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Where did I hear the other day someone saying they now put ACLs in the same basket as having your appendix out?

Its become routine and assuming correct rehab is adhered to, then anyone should make a full recovery.

Probably heard it at TAFE

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You never know what sort of injuries a player will get later in his career.

Look at the 2006 draft.

Essendon took Gumbleton, who didn't have much of an injury history, and six clubs passed over Selwood because of injury concerns.

Look at Chris Judd - Nuf Said.

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e25 Trident

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Probably heard it at TAFE

hahahaha is that your attempt at an insult?

I know some incredibly smart people that have been to TAFE. Nothing wrong with it.

But I've been to 3 different universities for my degrees mate.

Try another one.

Either way, I'm fairly confident he'll make a full recovery and could be an asset to a club like ours.

Considering our weak ruck stocks he could be given plenty of game time and develop quickly.

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Tex Demon

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Got the word that big Maxy will be playing his first game this week for Casey 2nds.

Good luck to the big lad.

I am very pumped for this bloke.

I reckon he could be a very important player for us in the future.

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Daz's Dee's Mighty Demon

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Yeo great news im expecting BIG things from him in about 3 years time, until then developement!

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jayceebee31 Redleg

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Max told me he was going to play in four weeks time 10 weeks ago- so I hope it is true and he can play his first game this weekend.The club has held him back to make sure he is given the full backing of the club to now go forward.

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Inner Demon Mighty Demon

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Looked good at training last Saturday. He's an athletic looking guy, more of a triangular shape than just a beanpole. Slightly awkward kicking action, but it was effective enough. Unsurprising I suppose given the ball has to fall about 5 feet to get to his boot!! Very smooth mover though, doesn't have that baby giraffe gallop a lot of guys that size have.

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Looked good at training last Saturday. He's an athletic looking guy, more of a triangular shape than just a beanpole. Slightly awkward kicking action, but it was effective enough. Unsurprising I suppose given the ball has to fall about 5 feet to get to his boot!! Very smooth mover though, doesn't have that baby giraffe gallop a lot of guys that size have.

Yes, saw him train two weeks ago and your description suits. Apt description for some re: baby giraffe gallop... :lol:

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Sounds like Paul Johnson except a bit taller.

God i hope he can actually play.....

If you look at the early reviews before he was drafted, I think you'll see that he is an entirely different kettle of fish to PJ. I seem to recall things like he knows how to use his size and goes for physical contact were mentioned, as well as pretty fair skills and mobility. I'm thinking it could be well worthwhile heading down to Casey to watch this weekends games.

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That's 11:00am at Casey Fields folks. Get down there and give the lad some encouragement.

Well, maybe. There is talk that Casey Fields may be "rested" for a while and Casey games played elsewhere, so check Casey site beforehand before making a long trip

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Rocknroll Mighty Demon

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Hello,

I just read KC from Casey tread and saw this

Young ruckman Max Gawn suffered a setback when he strained a medial ligament in his knee.

Any info for us. Is it the same knee? How bad?

Good luck to the big boy. Hopefully he can come back again.......

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Hello,

I just read KC from Casey tread and saw this

Young ruckman Max Gawn suffered a setback when he strained a medial ligament in his knee.

Any info for us. Is it the same knee? How bad?

Good luck to the big boy. Hopefully he can come back again.......

Just saw the same thing. The kid can't take a trick! Sure hope it aint serious!

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