I'll second that jeepers.

On 3/8/2017 at 9:35 AM, Clint Bizkit said:

Hibberd, Kent and Garlett are all quick players that we need for Etihad Stadium.

I'm very nervous about round 1 now.

Maybe we can drag this bloke out of retirement for one match Clint....was pretty quick...and hungry!

Edited March 22, 20178 yr by Rusty Nails

4 hours ago, Rusty Nails said:

Maybe we can drag this bloke out of retirement for one match Clint....was pretty quick...and hungry!

Gollum?

From the AFL website:

Headline: New Demon still three weeks away as Achilles issue lingers

Article: "Hibbo settled really well over the weekend and he ran well [Tuesday] but because he's been a little bit up and down, he's probably a couple of weeks away," Misson told the club's website.

1 hour ago, Clint Bizkit said:

From the AFL website:

Headline: New Demon still three weeks away as Achilles issue lingers

Article: "Hibbo settled really well over the weekend and he ran well [Tuesday] but because he's been a little bit up and down, he's probably a couple of weeks away," Misson told the club's website.

Imagine he'll come back via Casey too, due to his lack of match practice. Wouldn't be expecting to see him until at least round five or six now.

This was the risk of getting players that haven't played a game in 18 months.

Hopefully hes back soon, and hopefully those of the banned players still at Essendon have injuries all season long.

25 minutes ago, Petraccattack said:

This was the risk of getting players that haven't played a game in 18 months.

Hopefully hes back soon, and hopefully those of the banned players still at Essendon have injuries all season long.

Melksham won't get injured, because the bloke is sinewy like a mongrel dog. 

Hibberd has a long injury history and has to be managed through preseasons and seasons. As Misson alluded to he's been up and down this preseason so he doesn't have the fitness base to go straight back in to the side after a couple weeks off for a trodden on heel. The hope will be once he gets right he stays right for a long stretch and at the business end of the year.

Garland and now Hibberd. All the McDonald haters should be relieved.

11 hours ago, Dappa Dan said:

Garland and now Hibberd. All the McDonald haters should be relieved.

Sorry to be a little thick DD but I have no idea what that means?

Watched hibberd train other day and it was mentioned by another seasoned observer that he doesnt seem interested. I kept an eye on him after this was mentioned and the glove seemed to fit...

Doesnt get around the boys, appears a little overweight and not very happy.

That was firsthand impression. 

Melksham on the other hand is the complete opposite, happy to talk, hasnt missed a session and my guess will go on to play at least another 100 games for us. 

I wish that i could give hibberd a glowing report however i reckon the game might have gone past him especially the speed its played atm so will be a mighty effort to get back to form as we would be a much better team with hibberd in our lineup

Come on, the game has gone past him? He's a 27 year old who missed one year, and he was flying as a player before the suspension. You make him sound like he's a 35 year old who hasn't played in 5 years.

I watched his "road to round one" interview and he's obviously a fairly flat and straight sort of bloke. Who cares if he's not bouncing around the boys like Melksham is. 

It amazes me the conclusions some will reach on such little information. How about we await his injury recovery before deciding he won't make it?

10 minutes ago, thesleepinggiant said:

Watched hibberd train other day and it was mentioned by another seasoned observer that he doesnt seem interested. I kept an eye on him after this was mentioned and the glove seemed to fit...

Doesnt get around the boys, appears a little overweight and not very happy.

Maybe disappointment (at not being available) is being confused with lack of interest.

21 minutes ago, thesleepinggiant said:

Watched hibberd train other day and it was mentioned by another seasoned observer that he doesnt seem interested. I kept an eye on him after this was mentioned and the glove seemed to fit...

Doesnt get around the boys, appears a little overweight and not very happy.

That was firsthand impression. 

Melksham on the other hand is the complete opposite, happy to talk, hasnt missed a session and my guess will go on to play at least another 100 games for us. 

I wish that i could give hibberd a glowing report however i reckon the game might have gone past him especially the speed its played atm so will be a mighty effort to get back to form as we would be a much better team with hibberd in our lineup

Have you read Goodwin's review in the mag that was distribute to members last week?  It definitely does not read that way.

I'd be pretty down if i was about to miss the start of the season too, even more so if i had been out of the game for a year

On 21 March 2017 at 3:56 PM, Biffen said:

The rumour about this Achilles strain is that it was first twinged on the cobbled alleyways of Pamplona ,fleeing horned animals.

Could be some bull involved in this rumour.

He is running with it however.

Careful, they'll see red. 

 

12 hours ago, Dappa Dan said:

Garland and now Hibberd. All the McDonald haters should be relieved.

McDonald haters is a bit strong, There are plenty who are critical of the McDonalds disposal and rightly so.

On 3/22/2017 at 10:26 AM, Biffen said:

Deary me.

You should be charged for that.

I took that one literally Biff (because I agreed with the sentiment) - then I worked it out....

On 3/22/2017 at 3:55 PM, Fifty-5 said:

Gollum?

THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT WHEN I SAW THE PICTURES FIRST UP....KB; the horrible house elf.

Those of you who have suffered from any sort of achilles injury be it a rupture or soreness will know all about it.

Achilles is one of the most frustrating injuries to have and one of the most difficult to manage. Recovery must be very strict and controlled with improvement incremental. Unfortunately, running has to be restricted and only increased in speed and distance when there is no pain or discomfort. Its one thing to run in a straight line, but footy requires speed, distance, together with stopping and starting, and sudden twisting and turning, the latter moves a little like a squash player.

The key thing is to get it right in the first instance and not bring a player back to re-injure or worsen the problem. 

Only time and strict management will get it right. 

For a footballer, let alone one who has already been out of the game for some time, it would be incredibly frustrating. You are watching your teammates improve in leaps and bounds and you seem to be standing still and losing ground on fitness and game time. 

I can understand if he appears to be down in the dumps.

1 hour ago, thesleepinggiant said:

Watched hibberd train other day and it was mentioned by another seasoned observer that he doesnt seem interested. I kept an eye on him after this was mentioned and the glove seemed to fit...

Doesnt get around the boys, appears a little overweight and not very happy.

That was firsthand impression. 

Melksham on the other hand is the complete opposite, happy to talk, hasnt missed a session and my guess will go on to play at least another 100 games for us. 

I wish that i could give hibberd a glowing report however i reckon the game might have gone past him especially the speed its played atm so will be a mighty effort to get back to form as we would be a much better team with hibberd in our lineup

maybe his resting face is 'uninterested'.. as long as he stays fit and gets back into it, he should be ok.

3 hours ago, old dee said:

Sorry to be a little thick DD but I have no idea what that means?

Might have had a sneaky glass or 12. If they had a sarcasm font on here, might have made more sense.

2 hours ago, jnrmac said:

McDonald haters is a bit strong, There are plenty who are critical of the McDonalds disposal and rightly so.

McDonald disposal grumblings are all fine. But there's a handful who regularly say they want them out of the team. Traded, delisted, just out... Unrealistic types who think every KP defender should be Rance. Not a lot of pragmatism on the old 'land.

Hibberd was asked about the injury and he answered the questions in a very matador of fact way.

There was no running away from it he said,cooking a large Paella.

"It's a small Spain, Sprain I mean"

 "Just needs a few siestas"