17 hours ago, Sylvia Saint said:

Anyone with expertise on the matter feel free to weigh in. The doctor quoted Hogan as 4-8 weeks when it was diagnosed. I'm guessing he was thinking of Jesse's mindset and mental demons rather than the operation itself taking that long to heal? If he plays against Collingwood it would be only 3 weeks or so. No rush of course but I hope he does. Imagine 70,000 fans roaring when he takes his first mark and 22 red and blue jumpers swamping him after a goal. It would be the best story of the year to date. 

Presumably for Melbourne?  I think in the league as a whole, Roughead kicking the winning goal on Friday night is as good as the best stories get.

HOGES IS BACK IN THE BUILDING

great to have him back.

2 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

 

This is good news right?

Then why he look like he on A Current Affair after he swindled some old folks out of their life savings?

Good to see you back Jesse.

41 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Then why he look like he on A Current Affair after he swindled some old folks out of their life savings?

Fair go. He might be a dodgy pool builder or dodgy fence contractor or dodgy health pill salesman.

5 minutes ago, Ted Fidge said:

Fair go. He might be a dodgy pool builder or dodgy fence contractor or dodgy health pill salesman.

True.

I thought it was a really odd photo. I understand that Jesse and the club probably didn't want to make a big deal about the return and probably it's not the right time to front the media but this looks like the photo was taken surreptitiously from behind the hedges and add to that the watermark and the grainy quality it does look like he is a dodgy pool builder.

All that aside I am rapt that Jesse is back and hope the recovery continues to go well.

The photo looks like it has been taken from a video on Foxsports AFL.

 http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl

He's noted for his privacy, so I'm not surprised he looks like he doesn't like the attention.  He gives a thumbs up at the end of the short clip.

3 hours ago, Demonland said:

This is good news right?

Then why he look like he on A Current Affair after he swindled some old folks out of their life savings?

Good to see you back Jesse.

Tom Mc said he is still pretty sore from the surgery but he is keen to get back and play again.

Watts said he spoke with him last night and also said Jesse is keen to get back '...whether that is after the bye or a week or two later, we'll see'.

QB looking less likely.

58 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Tom Mc said he is still pretty sore from the surgery but he is keen to get back and play again.

Watts said he spoke with him last night and also said Jesse is keen to get back '...whether that is after the bye or a week or two later, we'll see'.

QB looking less likely.

Yep, Wattsy can handle the QB Game, no probs....

1 hour ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Tom Mc said he is still pretty sore from the surgery but he is keen to get back and play again.

Watts said he spoke with him last night and also said Jesse is keen to get back '...whether that is after the bye or a week or two later, we'll see'.

QB looking less likely.

Gawn and hogan back for the Dogs game... Saturday night 18th June Etihad. Will be huge. 

I think it would be good thing for the club to actually say to Jesse they won't consider him in contention for QB. Ease the pressure on him and have him (and Gawn for that matter) focused on a return vs the Bulldogs. That way the club can prepare with clear minds rather than the media circus of "will he/won't he play".

He's back just before the players get 4 days off. My guess is he's back to get some sort of work in to get up for QB. Otherwise why not just come back after the break?

20 hours ago, Garbo said:

Serious question, will he be able to legally have testosterone replacement therapy so far as wada/asada is concerned , if not he is going to be at a serious disadvantage.

He still has one left, which produces more than enough testosterone in most cases.

And as I read it testosterone supplementation may be permitted, upon application, should the levels be found to be low.

48 minutes ago, Deestroy All said:

He's back just before the players get 4 days off. My guess is he's back to get some sort of work in to get up for QB. Otherwise why not just come back after the break?

I think whether he plays QB or the week after he still needs to get the work in.  If he has another week off then it makes even harder to get back

Regardless of when he returns....can't wait to see the lads fire up on the field to show him support.

13 hours ago, bandicoot said:

Gawn and hogan back for the Dogs game... Saturday night 18th June Etihad. Will be huge. 

The 18th is a Sunday and it is at 3:20pm

31 minutes ago, Is Dom Is Good said:

The 18th is a Sunday and it is at 3:20pm

I know it's not practical from a preparation and fixturing perspective but this is a situation where some flexibility in the scheduling of matches would be handy. This should be a Friday night game. The Saints can play the Kangas in the who cares Sunday 3:20pm timeslot.

Looking like a Round 13 return for Jesse v Western Bulldogs 

Melbourne Demons forward Jesse Hogan 'unlikely' to return against Collingwood

 

On 5/30/2017 at 8:16 PM, Pates said:

I think it would be good thing for the club to actually say to Jesse they won't consider him in contention for QB. Ease the pressure on him and have him (and Gawn for that matter) focused on a return vs the Bulldogs. That way the club can prepare with clear minds rather than the media circus of "will he/won't he play".

Who says they haven't said this to him? Selection and player A or B will be right is often all smoke and mirrors.

6 minutes ago, qwerty7 said:

do you think it'd be better for dees' finals prospects if north or richmond wins tonight? I'm torn between eliminating north as a threat and reducing richmond's chances.....

What would enhance Melbourne's finals chances would be to play four quarters every week.

Getting tired of depending on others: fate helps those who help themselves. 

A bit like Garry Player's famous quote: "The harder I practice the luckier I get"!

4 minutes ago, monoccular said:

What would enhance Melbourne's finals chances would be to play four quarters every week.

Getting tired of depending in others: fate helps those who help themselves. 

i deleted my comment because i posted it in the wrong thread... but i definitely agree - whether we make finals depends on us and us alone. however, i think in such an even competition this year, there will be some element of reliance on the results of non mfc matches to see who makes the eight.

10 minutes ago, qwerty7 said:

i deleted my comment because i posted it in the wrong thread... but i definitely agree - whether we make finals depends on us and us alone. however, i think in such an even competition this year, there will be some element of reliance on the results of non mfc matches to see who makes the eight.

Not if we just keep on winning  

 

hope Jesse back soon... he will add another key to our finals push

What would enhance Melbourne's finals chances would be to play four quarters every week.

Getti g tired of depending in others: fate helps those who help themselves. 

12 hours ago, monoccular said:

What would enhance Melbourne's finals chances would be to play four quarters every week.

Getti g tired of depending in others: fate helps those who help themselves. 

I do understand this 'cliche' and why it's used. However it's impossible. If we played '4 quarters every week' we'd finish top of the ladder, likely undefeated.

Name 1 team that plays their best every quarter every week.

It's about finding ways through the patches in games that you aren't. Hogan is important to being able to achieve this because he's a big body and a target that helps us hold our structure. That he kicks goals helps too.