Trengove finished !! A physio mate of mine reckons that if he gets back it would be a comeback of enormous proportions.

The fact of the matter is he was all set for Tigerland, he knows it, the Clubs knew it and now that it is all said. He has an existing contract for the rest of the year.

Ok.. as a Melbourne player by all means extend any means available in his recovery. But unless a minor miracle occurs I think it is all over!

The Real question is can we downgrade him to the Rookie list ( with his blessing) which would entail still paying him his contract payments, to create another spot on the list?

This would be "prudent" list management and would be the way I would go!

If he recovers? Its not that uncommon. James Hird had the same injury, did not bother him once healed. Viv Michie did his twice at the Dockers. Apparently its a result of over working and stress on the bone. He sat on a gym bench and bulked up. Fun fact the Roman Soldiers were very prone to this injury. Once their weapons and gear was reduced to 60 ponds the problem disappeared. Even today the military restrict soldiers packs and equipment to 60lbs. I forget the guys name but a player at Geelong never played again.

Same surgeon I'll have later this year. I'll see what info I can glean.

I forget the guys name but a player at Geelong never played again.

Matthew Egan.

I enjoy reading some of pickets posts, it reminds me of a boss I once had and his motivational speeches, "son, you haven't lived another day, you are simply another day closer to the inevitable end".

I enjoy reading some of pickets posts, it reminds me of a boss I once had and his motivational speeches, "son, you haven't lived another day, you are simply another day closer to the inevitable end".

Hahaha That is a total pisser!!!

Real Footy reports Jack Trengove as saying ""It's going to be a lot of boring time ahead for me, sitting on the coach especially in the next month or so.

"But it's all a part of it."

Perhaps we can await for their next report that Paul Roos has been smothered by our ex captain.

Meanwhile they have advised Eddie Mcguire to "Let it go" Good advise to Eddie in any circumstances. I am not sure what "it" is but can hazard a guess.

I deeply regret to advise that any suggestion of Eddie-bashing should be verbotten on Demonland for the foreseeable future . Looking at our draw , the ONLY home game capable of earning serious moolah is Queen's Birthday - weather permitting of course . To his credit , he actively , albeit condescendingly , supports our sole blockbuster . I'm sure the Toiges for example would love to pinch it off us .

I can't wait to see jack run out for the dees again..... He is a great kid, and I hope his determination and hard work results in a great comeback. Probably wouldn't hurt for some positive vibes to get thrown around....

I'm glad he's getting his foot fixed.

This man's character and resilience is to be commended.

He'll be back.

If he recovers? Its not that uncommon. James Hird had the same injury, did not bother him once healed. Viv Michie did his twice at the Dockers. Apparently its a result of over working and stress on the bone. He sat on a gym bench and bulked up. Fun fact the Roman Soldiers were very prone to this injury. Once their weapons and gear was reduced to 60 ponds the problem disappeared. Even today the military restrict soldiers packs and equipment to 60lbs. I forget the guys name but a player at Geelong never played again.

May have restricted the blood flow to his brain, though ...

Matthew Egan.

Then there was Geelong player Jason Snell who promptly retired after such a severe ankle break against us he was told he could never run again .

I am quite certain he will recover but the big question is; Will he recover enough to be able to play football at the highest level again after suffering such a compilcated injury? And add the extended layoff and need to get match fitness back. His recent breakdown after supposedly promissing progress up to it suggests to me there may be a chronic fragility to his foot. If he does recover fully we may be looking at another two seasons before he regains optimal form. The odds are not good IMO.

I reckon he will be back.

If he can still kick and run he will be fine.

Relax aye!

Then there was Geelong player Jason Snell who promptly retired after such a severe ankle break against us he was told he could never run again .

So was Admire Rakti but that never stopped it winning the Caulfield Cup.

I am quite certain he will recover but the big question is; Will he recover enough to be able to play football at the highest level again after suffering such a compilcated injury? And add the extended layoff and need to get match fitness back. His recent breakdown after supposedly promissing progress up to it suggests to me there may be a chronic fragility to his foot. If he does recover fully we may be looking at another two seasons before he regains optimal form. The odds are not good IMO.

ADC, no one wants to hear such logic or sense. This is exactly what some of us have been saying all along. Its not whether he can recover and heal per se but can his foot stand the rigours of extreme load and effort....and not just once...but a continued session, a-la a game of AFL footy...in fact any footy..i.e training etc.

I seriously hope the guy gets his health and fitness back. I also seriously doubt hell ever play a game of football ( AFL ) again. If so marvellous. I wont be expecting nor counting on it.

Emergency! Is there an actual qualified doctor on the thread.......

This is an after hours call too.

I will also preface it by saying I am not an orthopedic specialist let alone a super Specialised ( foot orthopod)

His injury is one suffered by a number of footballers .

It's recurrent nature is clearly a concern.

Even the course of treatment attracted a few options including no surgery and using stem cells ,or prp which injects his own serum in the area to promote healing.

While medicine tries to be an exact science ,my favo corny saying to patients is doctors never say always and never say never.

He clearly has a risk that he may have recurrence and not return but there is also a chance like several notable players eg james hired that he will make it

No medical,specialist is going to more definitive

This is an after hours call too.

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While medicine tries to be an exact science ,my favo corny saying to patients is doctors never say always and never say never.

He clearly has a risk that he may have recurrence and not return but there is also a chance like several notable players eg james hired that he will make it

No medical,specialist is going to more definitive

Do you bulk bill?

Thanks Doctor.

Agree with the bolded statement. I dont know why posters are making definitive opinions about JTs future when its so uncertain.

Definitely a case of we will have to see what happens.......

Good luck to the kid......he deserves it in spades.

This is an after hours call too.

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While medicine tries to be an exact science ,my favo corny saying to patients is doctors never say always and never say never.

He clearly has a risk that he may have recurrence and not return but there is also a chance like several notable players eg james hired that he will make it

No medical,specialist is going to more definitive

Do you bulk bill?

Thanks Doctor.

Agree with the bolded statement. I dont know why posters are making definitive opinions about JTs future when its so uncertain.

Definitely a case of we will have to see what happens.......

Good luck to the kid......he deserves it in spades.

Do you bulk bill?

Thanks Doctor.

Agree with the bolded statement. I dont know why posters are making definitive opinions about JTs future when its so uncertain.

Definitely a case of we will have to see what happens.......

Good luck to the kid......he deserves it in spades.

Are you perhaps familiar with a particular saying about Ducks ?

I stand to be corrected but most players who have suffered this injury and had a successful return to top flight footy had a relatively trouble free recovery period I believe. A little different with Tengove. Played far too long with a mysterious injury before first diagnosis and treatment and then had a repeat breakdown when he should have been right again. Now he has to undergo a second long recovery period.

I stand to be corrected but most players who have suffered this injury and had a successful return to top flight footy had a relatively trouble free recovery period I believe. A little different with Tengove. Played far too long with a mysterious injury before first diagnosis and treatment and then had a repeat breakdown when he should have been right again. Now he has to undergo a second long recovery period.

Inb4 he sues the MFC

Tragically, it seems Jack is in some strife re his football career. In his press conf last week Roos talked about '...their first priority is getting Jack to a point where he can lead a normal life...' I think he elaborated and talked about being able to walk, run etc., all the while Roos' expression seemed negative. I didn't get any sense that once Jack can lead a 'normal life' with his foot that he could get back to footy. There wasn't any of the vague, hopeful ...we expect him to make a full recovery and... type of comment from Roos.

Truly, hope my reading of the press conf is wrong...

Tragically, it seems Jack is in some strife re his football career. In his press conf last week Roos talked about '...their first priority is getting Jack to a point where he can lead a normal life...' I think he elaborated and talked about being able to walk, run etc., all the while Roos' expression seemed negative. I didn't get any sense that once Jack can lead a 'normal life' with his foot that he could get back to footy. There wasn't any of the vague, hopeful ...we expect him to make a full recovery and... type of comment from Roos.

Truly, hope my reading of the press conf is wrong...

Sadly I think your reading of it correct I had the same feeling.

Are you perhaps familiar with a particular saying about Ducks ?

You have made my day bb smiling after a crap morning.