I was just thinking today, is it two seasons in a row now that Ricky Petterd has been out (for the most part) because of

his shoulder? I hope this doesnt become a recurring thing for a exciting player!

Can't wait to see more of him next season!

Also does anyone know if he's been training lately or if he's gonna be hindered at all in the pre season?

Heard he could have nearly played round 22. Not sure though.

Anyone got any info?

I spoke to him at one of the later games, might've even been the Sydney game, whatever game it was Greeny was on fire and I told Ricky he won't be able to get a game if Green keeps it up... Anyway, he said he was a couple of weeks away from full training back then, so he should have a big preseason.

I will make sure i have Lots of Gaffer Tape from work on me next year, dodgy shoulder or not we gotta keep ricky out there kicking goals!!! B)

I was surprised they called it a season after round 6 with a shoulder injury. If we were in finals calcualtions, they may have rushed him back.

I'm still grumpy that we left him on when it already looked dodgy and the match was shot, but anyway.

If you read his twitter he has been doing the weights for a few weeks now, so shoulder must be ok....he keeps saying he is trying to get 'big'.....must get a bit of ribbing from team mates, know Chip is one of his best, so standing next to him must make him feel small.....think he wants a run in China

I'm still grumpy that we left him on when it already looked dodgy and the match was shot, but anyway.

Yep, that was a bad decision.

I think that'd be typical Ricky too, though.

He's a tough bastard.

Been seen running the tan lately..up and going- may even play in China.

If you read his twitter he has been doing the weights for a few weeks now, so shoulder must be ok....he keeps saying he is trying to get 'big'.....must get a bit of ribbing from team mates, know Chip is one of his best, so standing next to him must make him feel small.....think he wants a run in China

He won't need to get big. He's got the mo now as well, he can do anything

I think that'd be typical Ricky too, though.

He's a tough bastard.

Jeez tough is an understatement! Ever since his debut my heart skips a beat at every contest because he is so bloody courageous!

Can't wait to see him out there next year, if anyone deserves a full successful years it's him!

He won't need to get big. He's got the mo now as well, he can do anything

OMG two mo's in the forward line + Jurrah MFC will be unstoppable

MFC = Jacks & mo's.

I'm still grumpy that we left him on when it already looked dodgy and the match was shot, but anyway.

I agree. It was obvious he was in trouble with his shoulder but they just kept sending/letting him back out.

Jurrah + Petterd + Watts + Wonna= Bums on seats next year.

I am getting one, i better sit down!! B)

Yep, that was a bad decision.

I think that'd be typical Ricky too, though.

He's a tough bastard.

Mmm, it may be true - but if it was me making the call I'd have told him to sit down and rest up. I said as much when I was watching the coverage at the time.

I was surprised they called it a season after round 6 with a shoulder injury. If we were in finals calcualtions, they may have rushed him back.

I think they were aiming @ Next Year all along.

A big uninterrupted preseason before the season proper. We need to get away well from the get go.