Leigh Williams

[thaipantsman 180]

Any news on Leigh this year? Will he play?

[Yossarian 1,820]

Welcome to Demonland, dude. Leigh should be 3 weeks away from returning from a back injury, so too late for a run in the NAB Cup.

I imagine he'll head straight to Casey and probably spend the season there unless we really start struggling with injury or he's kicking bags of 4-6 every game.

[thaipantsman 180]

Cheers Yossarian. I had high hopes for him. He looked really good on you tube clips and pretty hot with Norwood last year. Dees have been lacking a Guy like him for many years so much so as a part of me had FEV on the 2012 wish list. Not to be Probably for the better. Like the look of Williams though. Looks a GUN!

[monoccular 17,417]

Cheers Yossarian. I had high hopes for him. He looked really good on you tube clips and pretty hot with Norwood last year. Dees have been lacking a Guy like him for many years so much so as a part of me had FEV on the 2012 wish list. Not to be Probably for the better. Like the look of Williams though. Looks a GUN!

I love your optimism - really typical of us Demon tragics at this time of year - but one would have to say it is a huge journey from suburban footy to the AFL. But then, look at Jeremy Howe.

I would see his rookie listing as very highly speculative but very low risk recruiting.

[thaipantsman 180]

I love your optimism - really typical of us Demon tragics at this time of year - but one would have to say it is a huge journey from suburban footy to the AFL. But then, look at Jeremy Howe.

I would see his rookie listing as very highly speculative but very low risk recruiting.

I'll keep on dreaming! he's strong though and knows how to kick a goal. Melbourne have lacked this type of player. i.e. Fev types, Buddy, Clokey, J. Reivolt, iPod etc.....Hope he makes it!! Melbourne do need a Goal Kicker (to state the obvious) or to "someone who loves to kick a goal" i.e. Allen Jakovich. /fev hehe...go dees

[rpfc 28,280]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/134703/default.aspx

Induced coma after a viral infection in the brain...

Scary stuff.

[Guest José Mourinho]

Yeah, Josh Mahoney went through it on SEN with the Ox.

Horrid stuff, but it sounds like he should be ok.

[Guest José Mourinho]

Josh actually said Leigh was at the movies with his girlfriend, and his body just started shutting down.

He was wonky on his feet then lost the ability to speak.

Said it was bloody scary for her.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Wish you well Leigh, & best wishes to the Williams family & loved ones.

Get well soon.

[monoccular 17,417]

All the best - just recover. Footy comes a distant last in these situations. Puts life all into perspective.

Edited May 2, 2012 by monoccular

[Nasher 33,613]

Jeez, that's scare the crap out of you. Best of luck with the recovery.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

Sounds like a very scary and dangerous situation. Good luck with the recovery. Hope to see Leigh back playing with Casey later this season.

[Range Rover 1,935]

Get well soon Leigh. MFC supporters everywhere are behind you.

[Go the Biff 3,414]

Terrifying thing to get. A friend of mine got it & was almost totally paralysed for 2 weeks. Could move eyes & eyelids, nothing else. Get well soon young feller.

[DeeSpencer 25,522]

Let's hope they caught it early. The induced coma will take the work load off the brain hopefully and let him fight the infection.

I hope we get a positive update soon.

The most important thing is he gets back to full health, footy and fitness can wait.

[1 red eye 1 blue eye 771]

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery Leigh, our thoughts are right there with you your Family and friends.