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How the [censored] is Frost still 4-6 weeks away? I said this exact same thing two weeks ago! It's a toe for pete's sake!!!

He's no world beater but we're desperately lacking someone that can play on the enormous forwards (Tippett, Hale) and pinch hit in the ruck.

426 curse strikes again!

Yet consider the armchair critics joy were he to 'come back early' and miss more footy. 'Haven't a clue", "more mismanagement like Hogan 2013" etc etc.

Get him right, then play him.

Only if you are vying for finals, or for top 4 or 2, and have a full team around them, and depth, none of which applies to us, should this be considered.

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See link below to the latest AFL club injury lists.

AFL injury update

We have 9 players who in my opinion would be in our best 18 on the injury list.

I have included Petracca as a best 18 - lets face it if fit he would be in!

Most clubs have 5 or 6 with some having only 2 or 3. A quick glance shows the struggling teams seem to have the most. The Swans look blessed. Freo ok. Even the Hawks can't squawk to much. Two number 2 draft picks out for the year for us! Weak, puny players are more prone to injury.

They're also on a ridiculous diet.

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They're also on a ridiculous diet.

Are GCS doing the Paleo thing? If not, then what could explain the fact that they have by far and away the worst injury list of any team in the competition? What does a diet have to do with the injury list?

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Are GCS doing the Paleo thing? If not, then what could explain the fact that they have by far and away the worst injury list of any team in the competition? What does a diet have to do with the injury list?

Your avatar looks like I feel right now hardtack

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Your avatar looks like I feel right now hardtack

OD yours looks quite ghostly to me.

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Your avatar looks like I feel right now hardtack

Reflects my current mood as well OD... I might have to copyright this... the "Moodvatar"; taking the mood ring concept into the 21st century.

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TYSON 1

DAWES 1

JETTA 1

VINEY 2

SALEM 3

KENNEDY-HARRIS 3

KENT 8

FROST 6

PETRACCA SEASON

TRENGOVE SEASON

Thats 10 players down and 7 in my best starting 18

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I am worried for Neville Jetta. Something must be seriously wrong to get a concussion and miss at least 4 weeks of footy. Clearly he is not passing whatever tests they are putting them through, which is a real concern when you are talking about a person's brain. You have to wonder what sort of damage and risk he is now exposed to for his long-term future. Horrible stuff.

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I can't recall the last time we went through a season without being riddled by injuries.

Insert relevant line here relating to former legend of MFC >>>>> "N____ S_____ C______"

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I can't recall the last time we went through a season without being riddled by injuries.

Insert relevant line here relating to former legend of MFC >>>>> "N____ S_____ C______"

And in the past many blamed BB for the problem. Who do we blame now if anyone?

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I am worried for Neville Jetta. Something must be seriously wrong to get a concussion and miss at least 4 weeks of footy. Clearly he is not passing whatever tests they are putting them through, which is a real concern when you are talking about a person's brain. You have to wonder what sort of damage and risk he is now exposed to for his long-term future. Horrible stuff.

I had the same thoughts. I hope he is ok. he had only just started making a name for himself.

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Nev will have to wear some sort of head protection or his confidence will be shot, the next time he gets a whack.

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TYSON 1

DAWES 1

JETTA 1

VINEY 2

SALEM 3

KENNEDY-HARRIS 3

KENT 8

FROST 6

PETRACCA SEASON

TRENGOVE SEASON

Thats 10 players down and 7 in my best starting 18

I'd say the 8 who have played this year are all best 22 and therefore huge losses for a side like us with no depth to speak of.

The other two I have faith will be best 22 in 2016, and I reckon if both were fit this year would be best 22 this year too. Might be a little/far too optimistic with Trengove but I see upside in him that makes us a better side.

I am worried for Neville Jetta. Something must be seriously wrong to get a concussion and miss at least 4 weeks of footy. Clearly he is not passing whatever tests they are putting them through, which is a real concern when you are talking about a person's brain. You have to wonder what sort of damage and risk he is now exposed to for his long-term future. Horrible stuff.

I think they decided to take extra precautions with him and give him four weeks off when he could have feasibly returned after two.

I think.

I hope.

Either way, it's obviously not a good situation for him to be in.

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larkin on the radio this morning says injuries are up this season across the board

blames speed of game and tackling ferocity as main reasons

says afl closely looking a slowing game down through rotations

says no good intell on whether this would increase injuries due to increased fatigue

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I am worried for Neville Jetta. Something must be seriously wrong to get a concussion and miss at least 4 weeks of footy. Clearly he is not passing whatever tests they are putting them through, which is a real concern when you are talking about a person's brain. You have to wonder what sort of damage and risk he is now exposed to for his long-term future. Horrible stuff.

I seem to recall someone (maybe TDI?) mentioning that the club were taking a precautionary approach as he has had a few concussions in the past. That was mentioned (in a training thread I think) about 3 weeks ago and at teh time it was mooted that he would possibly miss 5 weeks.


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And in the past many blamed BB for the problem. Who do we blame now if anyone?

I can't think of anyone else so i guess it'll just have to be BB.... apologies BB :lol:

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What a shambles, it's a skill to lead into a contest with your hips, not your head.

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At last ... some signs of improvement?

Melbourne injury list: round nine

Chris Dawes (calf) test

Sam Frost (toe) 4-6 weeks

Neville Jetta (concussion) available

Jay Kennedy-Harris (groin) 2 weeks

Dean Kent (hamstring) 6 weeks

Christian Petracca (knee) season

Christian Salem (hamstring) 2 weeks

Jack Trengove (foot) season

Dom Tyson (knee) test

Jack Viney (fibula) available

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Great news re: Viney & Jetta

Good to have quality players back after an excellent win to strengthen the team, especially given the short break.

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Dom Tyson is a possible return from injury but Sam Frost who was 4 - 6 weeks last week is still at 6 and so is Dean Kent. These are two blokes with a bit of badly needed pace who seem to be treading water as far as their return from injury goes.

Melbourne injury list: round 10

Chris Dawes (calf) – 1 week

Sam Frost (toe) – 6 weeks

Jay Kennedy-Harris (groin) – 2 weeks

Dean Kent (hamstring) – 6 weeks

Christian Salem (hamstring) – 2 weeks

Christian Petracca (knee) – season

Jack Trengove (foot) – season

Dom Tyson (knee) – test

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Dom Tyson is a possible return from injury but Sam Frost who was 4 - 6 weeks last week is still at 6 and so is Dean Kent. These are two blokes with a bit of badly needed pace who seem to be treading water as far as their return from injury goes. Melbourne injury list: round 10

Chris Dawes (calf) 1 week

Sam Frost (toe) 6 weeks

Jay Kennedy-Harris (groin) 2 weeks

Dean Kent (hamstring) 6 weeks

Christian Salem (hamstring) 2 weeks

Christian Petracca (knee) season

Jack Trengove (foot) season

Dom Tyson (knee) test

This year's 'Mr 4-6'. Starting to think we won't see him again this season

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I think we wont hear about the true nature of Frosts injury til the membership window closes. Bad news affects sales etc. But it seems a safe bet to say its def not a broken toe.

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