10-12 weeks seem a long time for a pec injury,

and if I was Shaun Hampson I'd probably intentionally injure myself too to spend more time with Ms Gale.

Conspiracy theory: Hence why he got injured on Gale's treadmill at her Sydney home.

i noticed on the foxsport article it says rookie John Meesen is also struggling after a third ankle operation and may miss the NAB Cup.

i didnt realise he was still at the demons

i noticed on the foxsport article it says rookie John Meesen is also struggling after a third ankle operation and may miss the NAB Cup.

i didnt realise he was still at the demons

Haha! Quality by fox sports

More info: Dees take no risks with Frawley

Heard Bails on SEN this morning talk about chip, says he will start jogging/running next week.

He will return, Hopefully by the time he does return he will have to fight his way back into the line up.

I want all players hungry for success.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/107139/default.aspx

Edited January 31, 201114 yr by why you little

Heard Bails on SEN this morning talk about chip, says he will start jogging/running next week.

He will return, Hopefully by the time he does return he will have to fight his way back into the line up.

I want all players hungry for success.

http://www.melbourne...39/default.aspx

great news but it's still would like to see him marking the ball etc before I start getting my hopes up of a return!

great news but it's still would like to see him marking the ball etc before I start getting my hopes up of a return!

Sure, but he is still a young un, his body will repair itself, and he does have medical staff on call 24/7

Someone else will get a chance while he is recouperating.

2011 is all about positives (I hope!!!)

Heard Bails on SEN this morning talk about chip, says he will start jogging/running next week.

He will return, Hopefully by the time he does return he will have to fight his way back into the line up.

I want all players hungry for success.

http://www.melbourne...39/default.aspx

Agreed WYL.

For mine, this could be an advantage. But chip wouldn't be happy. But for the long term, I think better for the teams Ultimate success.

Hopefully this will give a young player their chance to prove their Value to the team,for now, And for our future!

There are a few that need the luck going their way, to show their skills and prove their abilities. (Martin,, Newton,, Spencer,, and some of the newbies may show something)... The absence,,, especially early in the season can be a good thing for these young bucks.

It also gives us a chance, as well as seeing some new talls,,, to then, (Upon Chips return), put the peddle down, to push on, for the potential of Finals Games.

All in all, this will ultimately help to build our future strength.

Our biggest weakness, in my mind, will be our ability to give games to individuals, who are 'on the fringe'.

Heard Bails on SEN this morning talk about chip, says he will start jogging/running next week.

He will return, Hopefully by the time he does return he will have to fight his way back into the line up.

I want all players hungry for success.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/107139/default.aspx

He also said regarding Chip- that the target date would be Round 3 or 4. but may get back earlier.

Agreed WYL.

For mine, this could be an advantage. But chip wouldn't be happy. But for the long term, I think better for the teams Ultimate success.

Hopefully this will give a young player their chance to prove their Value to the team,for now, And for our future!

There are a few that need the luck going their way, to show their skills and prove their abilities. (Martin,, Newton,, Spencer,, and some of the newbies may show something)... The absence,,, especially early in the season can be a good thing for these young bucks.

It also gives us a chance, as well as seeing some new talls,,, to then, (Upon Chips return), put the peddle down, to push on, for the potential of Finals Games.

All in all, this will ultimately help to build our future strength.

Our biggest weakness, in my mind, will be our ability to give games to individuals, who are 'on the fringe'.

Nice spin but for the teams ultimate success the best thing is to have guys like Frawley without serious injury(which is what this is) and playing every week. It builds his confidence and the teams.

Nice spin but for the teams ultimate success the best thing is to have guys like Frawley without serious injury(which is what this is) and playing every week. It builds his confidence and the teams.

Absolutely, but it is a contact sport so a plan B is just as useful in the long term. Look at Carlton, if Ju$$ goes down with an LTI they will plummett (great), but i hope we can minimize that at the MFC.

Frawley will be back, but in the meantime the show must go on....

Edited January 31, 201114 yr by why you little

He will return, Hopefully by the time he does return he will have to fight his way back into the line up.

Sheez WYL, The season hasn't started and you already have your hand on it B)

Nothing like blind optimism eh?

Sheez WYL, The season hasn't started and you already have your hand on it B)

Nothing like blind optimism eh?

I did say "Hopefully"-I want a good year, we have waited long enough!!!!

I did say "Hopefully"-I want a good year, we have waited long enough!!!!

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE-EXPECTATIONS MAYBE TOO GRAND.

Expectations are totally different to hopes. FWIW I too hope Frawley has to fight his way back into the team. No one should be a walk up start in a strong team.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/107138/default.aspx

reason for edit- new article up on AFL.com.au about Bailey's thoughts on the Frawley's recuperation time and the NAB cup format. Says we will be picking our fittest players for NAB cup preliminary rounds. No surprises

Edited January 31, 201114 yr by nostradeemus

To all Demonlanders. I apologize for my tardiness. I have been away for quite some time and am trying to get a few things in order here in Melbourne. I have promised a bit of a report on Chip's injury from a medical perspective (esp. to jayceebee31 via PM) and I promise I will get around to doing this asap. So now that I have publicly written this post I have no choice but to honour that commitment. I did promise to do it by last Sat, but other commitments got in the way. I will make a new promise to write something meaningful by midnight tomorrow (Wednesday). I guess I have 10-12 weeks :-P But I'll do it sooner than that.

Take it with a grain of salt (or a whole handful if you like) but Chip posted on his Twitter a short while ago that he's started rehab and may even be a chance for Round 1.

Also of note he mentioned the only 3 other players in rehab at this time are Robbie Campbell,Juice Newton and Jordy Gysberts.

This is a good sign for that list to be so small, given what we've seen at North, Freo and Carlton already.

Take it with a grain of salt (or a whole handful if you like) but Chip posted on his Twitter a short while ago that he's started rehab and may even be a chance for Round 1.

Also of note he mentioned the only 3 other players in rehab at this time are Robbie Campbell,Juice Newton and Jordy Gysberts.

This is a good sign for that list to be so small, given what we've seen at North, Freo and Carlton already.

I wasnt aware that Jordan Gysberts was still injured. He must be still rcovering from hip operation

I really hope he is ready to play soon as i believe imo he is one of our most exciting prospects

Any more info?

To all Demonlanders. I apologize for my tardiness. I have been away for quite some time and am trying to get a few things in order here in Melbourne. I have promised a bit of a report on Chip's injury from a medical perspective (esp. to jayceebee31 via PM) and I promise I will get around to doing this asap. So now that I have publicly written this post I have no choice but to honour that commitment. I did promise to do it by last Sat, but other commitments got in the way. I will make a new promise to write something meaningful by midnight tomorrow (Wednesday). I guess I have 10-12 weeks :-P But I'll do it sooner than that.

Hey ,my friend- no need to pressure yourself- if time does not permit- leave it. It is not that crucial to me as I have spoken to Chip directly and Chris Connolly about it. It just didn't make some sense to me- however if time does find it's way then I'd love to read it. However, the most important thing to me is your coaching of the Demonlanders. They need to WIN and I want you to make sure you [censored] Demonlander if he plays( only rassin-Andy).

Have a great time with the guys.Hopefully I can get there to help out.Another little peice of advise is- try to get a colllection of players down there to meet, plan the match etc before the day.Communication is the key.Get High Towwer to post whatever you want to say also on the Demonology site for you.

Edited February 1, 201114 yr by jayceebee31

I wasnt aware that Jordan Gysberts was still injured. He must be still rcovering from hip operation

I really hope he is ready to play soon as i believe imo he is one of our most exciting prospects

Any more info?

Strained a hammy a few weeks ago, didn't he?

Did he even have a hip operation? He injured his back last year.

I know Tapscott did...

Frawley aims for Round 1

Good news

Chips recovering faster than expected and aiming for a possible Round 1 return.

even if he misses that target he ought not miss to much footy this year which is good for him, the club and all of us wishing him and the club success !!

More info: Dees take no risks with Frawley

Even more: Frawley eyes early return

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