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Does anyone have any idea if and what the skipper is carrying ? He was good yesterday without been a standout. He just doesn't seem his usual self the past 2 weeks, obviously his entitled for a few quiet games and his set such a high standard that we expect so much from him. Just seems a bit down atm, I did notice around his left shoulder with some tape/strapping under his jumper.

Btw I'm not having a dig at him, just curious to see if anyone's heard anything

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    There was a rumour going around he's had the flu for a couple of weeks.

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    There was a rumour going around he's had the flu for a couple of weeks.

    That could fit the bill No obvious physical ailment but clearly not at his best. (although better this week)

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    Looks like he was having injections or some sort of treatment because his shoulder had a bandage which didn't look like it was doing a structural job.

    He looks sick so flu would explain it.

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    I agree that he just doesn't look well, so flu could be an explanation. We'll need him fit and firing against the Tiggers.

    Still has that kamikaze attack on the ball even when not 100%.

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    Does anyone have any idea if and what the skipper is carrying ? He was good yesterday without been a standout. He just doesn't seem his usual self the past 2 weeks, obviously his entitled for a few quiet games and his set such a high standard that we expect so much from him. Just seems a bit down atm, I did notice around his left shoulder with some tape/strapping under his jumper.

    Btw I'm not having a dig at him, just curious to see if anyone's heard anything

    Against GC early in the last quarter he had his arms pinned in a tackle, took him a while to get up & looked sore, it was on his left side, no idea if that's the problem thou

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    I noticed on the telecast at half time in the rooms that a physio was working on his left shoulder (which was strapped) and neck.

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    Flu would explain the lethargic efforts vs GWS and while he improved last week was still down on his normal output.

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    Have it on decent authority that his issue is to do with a his back/shoulder, had a bit of strapping there on the weekend

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    The flu could be a vague excuse leaked by the club to hide the nature of something more bothersome. If opponents knew he had a crook shoulder he may get the Ablett workout. He is NQR at the moment but still solid last week.

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    Does anyone have any idea if and what the skipper is carrying ? He was good yesterday without been a standout. He just doesn't seem his usual self the past 2 weeks, obviously his entitled for a few quiet games and his set such a high standard that we expect so much from him. Just seems a bit down atm, I did notice around his left shoulder with some tape/strapping under his jumper.

    Btw I'm not having a dig at him, just curious to see if anyone's heard anything

    maybe he is just adapting to his new role; & maybe he is copping even more attention from the opposition. perhaps he could do with more of a 'chop out' from his team mates?

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    The last 3 years of carrying this club must of caught up with him!

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    Definitively playing through pain barrier. Told he's having pre-game injections and half time - but obviously club are keeping issue under wraps.

    Heard from the same source that Tmac has rib issue but will push through. Brutal game.

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    Yeah, I was at the light training session on Friday at AO and also the game on Saturday...

    A fair few times I noticed that Jones was almost at a walk once the play had left his area... I believe the shoulder/back issue may well be bothering him, but I would almost bet my left knacker that a flu would be the main cause of his lower than usual "awesome" output... Just didn't seem right even on the Friday... Did a few light run throughs and was actually quite 'nasaly' when giving my lad a signature...

    As for T-Mac... He copped a dirty one from Richard Douglas right in front of us... The Crows can bang on all they like about Bernie's tactics, but they gave a fair few cheap shots on the weekend!

    Speaking of Bernie... I have some serious man love for that bloke now! :)

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