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Norm Smith's Curse   2,078

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Pre-season update: Davey to Jamar

Big Maxie Gawn is the biggest legend / cult player at the club in some ways - but Im just starting to get a real concern that this big fella will never really ever get to string a few games together. he seems perpetually injured. With big blokes like that what do you do? Concentrate on skills and just let him stand and take a few marks? ease up on the fitness work that seems to run him into constant problems?

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Big Maxie Gawn is the biggest legend / cult player at the club in some ways - but Im just starting to get a real concern that this big fella will never really ever get to string a few games together. he seems perpetually injured. With big blokes like that what do you do? Concentrate on skills and just let him stand and take a few marks? ease up on the fitness work that seems to run him into constant problems?

This is exactly why Spence is so important to us going forward. Apart from his one ACL, he has been fairly robust, in more ways than one.

I hope he has a big season. Take no prisoners Jake.

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Big Maxie Gawn is the biggest legend / cult player at the club in some ways - but Im just starting to get a real concern that this big fella will never really ever get to string a few games together. he seems perpetually injured. With big blokes like that what do you do? Concentrate on skills and just let him stand and take a few marks? ease up on the fitness work that seems to run him into constant problems?

Its a concern that he has probably spent more time on screen on DeeTV than playing on the MCG , however he is still young so has time on his side

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I said in 2011 that he won't be ready to go until he's 25 and I stand by that.

I am certain that we will not take a teenage ruckman in the ND for a while...

Just no need to do such speculating when the rewards won't be realised for 5+ years.

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ACL injurys are almost impossible to prevent, can strengthen the surrounding muscles, but when it wants to go its gunna go! The latest hamstring injury is almost a given for ACL recoveries too!

Hopefully he has put enough work into the rest of his body, and can now work on his legs, can could be a contender for the 22 mid season!

While no David Schwartz like tragedy yet, as a fellow ACL'er, I hate seeing young guys do their knees, as it can be so hard to come back from! He is a cult figure, and will get a huge response from the fans, and the players a boost too, upon his return! Good luck maxy

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ACL injurys are almost impossible to prevent, can strengthen the surrounding muscles, but when it wants to go its gunna go! The latest hamstring injury is almost a given for ACL recoveries too!

Hopefully he has put enough work into the rest of his body, and can now work on his legs, can could be a contender for the 22 mid season!

While no David Schwartz like tragedy yet, as a fellow ACL'er, I hate seeing young guys do their knees, as it can be so hard to come back from! He is a cult figure, and will get a huge response from the fans, and the players a boost too, upon his return! Good luck maxy

I did my first knee at 26, then the same knee training at around the 13 month mark. As stated hamstrings are unavoidable. Some recos just do not recover 100% and hence re-occur. But my second one worked great, got through a full season and won a flag. As u said ACLs just go no matter what condition your body is in. So I wouldnt hold long term fears for gawny, he may recover 100% and never miss another game. He's young, in a professional environment so getting the best advice, and ruckman generally take longer to peak. I think all the rule changes are going in his favour so may well turn out to be a dominant force. Fingers crossed for max cause we could use a giant beast!

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Ive not seen Maxxy play. Ive seen Spencil on tv a cuppla times & live against the Roos at etihad last year against Goldie. I was quite impressed with his ruckwork & around the ground play,even the player

formerly known as Beamer got 4 kicks outa the centre off his taps!

The Russians the Ruussian - all heart. The Basketballer's gone to Brizzy.

Can anyone explain to me why Fitzy gets no mentions,no discussions in our plans,no comment from you

Mexicans when I see him on ABC ( G'day YLB ) He displays all the attributes of an aggressive accurate power forward & " relief ruckman " !

I'll stop there & stick to the topic before I launch into RELIEF ruckmen in moonboots & markoftheyear in BACKBRACES !!!!

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Because Fitzy's played like 2 games more than I have.
I reckon his 2 games in downtown Cranbourne would be better than your 2 dream games in sunny philadaphia !
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This is exactly why Spence is so important to us going forward. Apart from his one ACL, he has been fairly robust, in more ways than one.

I hope he has a big season. Take no prisoners Jake.

I watched Spencer closely at Casey on Monday, the guys very fit and determined but his kicking is atrocious, i cant see how you can make at the top level if you cant hit a target from 30mrts away, Nicholson is similar.

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I watched Spencer closely at Casey on Monday, the guys very fit and determined but his kicking is atrocious, i cant see how you can make at the top level if you cant hit a target from 30mrts away, Nicholson is similar.

lots of ruckmen have the same problem.....Thats why they handball so often.....

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If he doesn't make it at the MFC I'd bet he could pursue a career in media, so entertaining!

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Let us not forget Maxy Gawns' Legendary Yawn as our cultural attache in China.

The spew that got us two top picks for a dud with bad knees.

We are forever in your debt ,Big Max.

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Let us not forget Maxy Gawns' Legendary Yawn as our cultural attache in China.

The spew that got us two top picks for a dud with bad knees.

We are forever in your debt ,Big Max.

It seems a good chunder is more successful than tanking. Wonder if it breaches any AFL rules?

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