Mitch Clark injury

[Dee_Flower 53]

Mitch Clark in a moon boot after the game!!!

Uh oh. It aint a fashion statement.

[Moonshadow 17,470]

One small step for man....

[damon the demon 57]

Anyone have news on the injury?

[Chook 14,988]

I have a feeling it's just a precaution. You'd think that Brett Kirk might spend a bit of time following it up. No such luck. We did get an interview with Sheeds in the box, though.

[rhaz 342]

If it was really bad i doubt he'd be walking around, moon boot or not

[beelzebub 23,195]

I have a feeling it's just a precaution. You'd think that Brett Kirk might spend a bit of time following it up. No such luck. We did get an interview with Sheeds in the box, though.

my tboughts also

[Face Your Demons 175]

He did not have it on after the game so we will just have to wait and hope

[Bitter but optimistic 22,057]

He walked off OK. I'd be more worried about possible concusssion than a foot injury.

[binman 41,927]

Just heard on SEN that the club is concerned about possible stress fractures - test tommorow. I assume the problem was that mark in the first quarter where he came down stiff legeed and then went off after slotting the goal

[Bitter but optimistic 22,057]

Anything's possible. He plays like a Kamikazee on steroids!

[frankie_d 1,467]

Just heard on SEN that the club is concerned about possible stress fractures - test tommorow. I assume the problem was that mark in the first quarter where he came down stiff legeed and then went off after slotting the goal

oh hell - MFCSS would make a real comeback in the frankie_d household - we just don't that sh$t...

[Red N Blue Society 165]

Such a hard at it player this guy.

I absolutely love him! His second efforts for a big guy are awesome.

[bjDee 1,249]

Such a hard at it player this guy.

I absolutely love him! His second efforts for a big guy are awesome.

Love both the post and the name.

Imagine if Tappy were on the field today in Q1 and anywhere near $cully. Might have been out for another few weeks.

[Striker475 696]

Spoke to him tonight, scans tomorrow, was an awkward fall as a part of the collision with Magner. He said he wasn't knocked out either.

[beelzebub 23,195]

Love both the post and the name.

Imagine if Tappy were on the field today in Q1 and anywhere near $cully. Might have been out for another few weeks.

kinda makes you all warm and fuzzy huh !!!

[binman 41,927]

Spoke to him tonight, scans tomorrow, was an awkward fall as a part of the collision with Magner. He said he wasn't knocked out either.

What is the key concern - stress fractures?

[Striker475 696]

What is the key concern - stress fractures?

He didn't say the concern, but he said the moon was primarily precautionary more than anything else.

[DeeSpencer 24,683]

What is the key concern - stress fractures?

Stress fractures are a long term stress related injury so doubt that is the concern. I think the concern would be some damage to ligaments that might be better off with time off rather than continue playing on them, but we'll wait and see. That he managed to walk all the way to the punt road end then back after the game without major discomfort is somewhat of a good sign.

[Striker475 696]

Stress fractures are a long term stress related injury so doubt that is the concern. I think the concern would be some damage to ligaments that might be better off with time off rather than continue playing on them, but we'll wait and see. That he managed to walk all the way to the punt road end then back after the game without major discomfort is somewhat of a good sign.

He was walking around for most of the time he was down there too - he was offered a seat immediately, but declined and wandered around chatting.

[binman 41,927]

Stress fractures are a long term stress related injury so doubt that is the concern. I think the concern would be some damage to ligaments that might be better off with time off rather than continue playing on them, but we'll wait and see. That he managed to walk all the way to the punt road end then back after the game without major discomfort is somewhat of a good sign.

Yeah that makes sense. FIney on SEN mentioned stress fractures. Chinese whispers. He has just been fantastic for us and just seems to be a great club man. I really hope everything is ok

[Jaded No More 67,612]

he was offered a seat immediately, but declined and wandered around chatting.

What a friggin legend!

Major hots for this legendary god walking amongst us mere mortals!

Fingers crossed he's good to go next week. None of this stress fracture nonsense.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

One small step for man....

Classic.

[Forest Demon 4,681]

Living in Brisbane, I had seen a lot of Mitch Clark and was happy we got him, but in no way did I expect him to be so influential as a key forward so early in his time at Melbourne. If you are watching the replay, keep an eye out for his first or second big grab in the 1st quarter and just look how high he takes the ball, 200cm + a big leap + arms fully outstretched + strong hands = extremely hard to spoil for most key defenders.

[Undeeterred 3,037]

Living in Brisbane, I had seen a lot of Mitch Clark and was happy we got him, but in no way did I expect him to be so influential as a key forward so early in his time at Melbourne. If you are watching the replay, keep an eye out for his first or second big grab in the 1st quarter and just look how high he takes the ball, 200cm + a big leap + arms fully outstretched + strong hands = extremely hard to spoil for most key defenders.

Tim Watson made that point on the TV coverage - he times his leap so well, that he takes the ball right at its peak. Impossible to deal with given his height.

On another note, I worry that what makes him such a fantastic player is what eventually will be his downfall. Because he smashes packs and breaks heads a bit, I kind of get the feeling he might be the type who is done by the time he is 27 or 28, just because he is so physical and gets knocked around so much. I really hope that's not the case, because he has totally bought in, and he is in for the long haul with us.

[Jaded No More 67,612]

On another note, I worry that what makes him such a fantastic player is what eventually will be his downfall. Because he smashes packs and breaks heads a bit, I kind of get the feeling he might be the type who is done by the time he is 27 or 28, just because

Not if our players learn to get out of his way.

He's Mitch Clark FFS, he's got this.

Stay clear of him, and he'll be fine. If he misses the mark, he's more than capable of getting up and laying the tackle. Besides, he can take on 4 opponents easy. He's Mitch Clark!

On a serious note, things like this will come with time. Our forwards, especially those who have played about 2 games together (Rivers and Garland), are still learning to work around him.

Going forward we'll have to work on set plays so that somebody learns to stay down. At the moment you have Clark, Howe and at some point Jurrah all trying to take mark of the year, and nobody is at their feet in case they miss.