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I truly wish they would do the list chronologically by soonest to return. It’s so much more readable that way:

Melbourne injury list: round eight

Jack Viney (foot) – test

Christian Salem (thumb) – test

Harley Balic (platar fascia) – test

Mitch King (elbow) – 2-3 weeks

Dean Kent (hamstring) – 4 weeks

Aaron vandenBerg (ankle) – 6-8 weeks

Corey Maynard (hip) – indefinite

Pat McKenna (hamstring) – indefinite
 

22 hours ago, deejammin' said:

Dean Kent (hamstring) – 4 weeks

Must have been a decent ping of the hammy, he did it weeks ago.

Shame as he looked very good when he came back into the team.

 
2 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Filipovic’s R & R break must be over.

Good to see Harley Balic close to a return.

Didn't they say last week Filipovic would be out for 2 weeks?

They said Balic was out for 2 as well but it looks like he's back for this week.

Sage advice from Max to JV:   http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-05-09/gawns-viney-warning-dont-rush-back-to-afl

"But if I could give advice to Jack – I definitely regret not getting a couple of games in the VFL before I came into the AFL."

If ever there was a time for a player to get match fitness at a VFL game (or two) this is it as the next next game(s) are vs GCS (and Carlton) which are very winnable without Jack. 

On the other hand his time could be managed in both those games and he play just 65% for example. 

An interesting team release tomorrow night.  Wouldn't be surprised if Jack plays at Casey this week.


22 hours ago, deejammin' said:

Corey Maynard (hip) – indefinite

The hip injury may have derailed Maynard's season.

22 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Sage advice from Max to JV:   http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-05-09/gawns-viney-warning-dont-rush-back-to-afl

"But if I could give advice to Jack – I definitely regret not getting a couple of games in the VFL before I came into the AFL."

If ever there was a time for a player to get match fitness at a VFL game (or two) this is it as the next next game(s) are vs GCS (and Carlton) which are very winnable without Jack. 

On the other hand his time could be managed in both those games and he play just 65% for example. 

An interesting team release tomorrow night.  Wouldn't be surprised if Jack plays at Casey this week.

I tend to agree.  

As keen as I am to see Jack back in the team, we should learn the lessons of recent history.  Last year, Max was straight back in and seemed to be playing catch-up for the rest of the season; Viney was straight back in and... well, I don't need to say what happened after that.

The season is long and this week is very winable without many changes.  One week in the VFL to regain some match fitness and touch, then into the team for Carlton at the 'G.

11 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

I tend to agree.  

As keen as I am to see Jack back in the team, we should learn the lessons of recent history.  Last year, Max was straight back in and seemed to be playing catch-up for the rest of the season; Viney was straight back in and... well, I don't need to say what happened after that.

The season is long and this week is very winable without many changes.  One week in the VFL to regain some match fitness and touch, then into the team for Carlton at the 'G.

Agree TPF39.  Also, it's easier to manage on-field minutes (to say 65% game time) at VFL level, than it is to do the same in AFL without compromising team results.

 
On 5/7/2018 at 4:52 PM, pineapple dee said:

Tom Morris is a handy golfer. He won three British Opens and his son won at least one  as well. Sporting family !!!!!

Tom Morris Sr. Old Tom Morris didn't invent the game of golf, but he is recognized as the sport's founding father. He played in the first 36 British Opens, winning four times, and sired a son, Tom Morris Jr., who won the world's oldest golf championship four times on his own. Morris still holds two British Open records—oldest champion (age 46 in 1867) and largest victory margin (13 in 1862).


13 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

Didn't they say last week Filipovic would be out for 2 weeks?

They said Balic was out for 2 as well but it looks like he's back for this week.

Filipovic missed a game and then missed another week for the bye. That's 2 weeks.

From that article Salem is a lock to be selected. ANB seem the obvious out i would have thought. But you never no.

For the umpteenth time goody is quoted as saying they have preapared Viney for AFL footy. Which im really pleased to hear. I was worried they were preparing him for curling.

8 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

I think Goodwin did a media interview today saying that Viney will play in the VFL this week and that Salem is every chance to be available for the seniors.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2018-05-09/viney-to-return-this-week-in-vfl

Good that seems the smart move.

My head says play him with controlled minutes in the VFL to make sure he’s cherry ripe for his return.

My heart says geez it would be nice to see him rip up Gold Coast...... let’s hope we smash them without him.

16 hours ago, Petraccattack said:

 

Must have been a decent ping of the hammy, he did it weeks ago.

Shame as he looked very good when he came back into the team.

They might be being extra cautious with him as he has a history of longer term hammies?

Edited by deejammin'

22 hours ago, deejammin' said:

Aaron vandenBerg (ankle) – 6-8 weeks

Poor Vanders has had a shocking run.


6 hours ago, jnrmac said:

Tom Morris Sr. Old Tom Morris didn't invent the game of golf, but he is recognized as the sport's founding father. He played in the first 36 British Opens, winning four times, and sired a son, Tom Morris Jr., who won the world's oldest golf championship four times on his own. Morris still holds two British Open records—oldest champion (age 46 in 1867) and largest victory margin (13 in 1862).

Thanks Jnr, 

I thought they were pretty handy players. Do yo play golf ?

On 5/9/2018 at 9:05 PM, pineapple dee said:

Thanks Jnr, 

I thought they were pretty handy players. Do yo play golf ?

Yes but badly!

Maybe the Morris' were the only two to compete in the championships for the first 30 or so years!

On 5/9/2018 at 5:54 PM, leave it to deever said:

Poor Vanders has had a shocking run.

I reckon when Vanders gets thru this, he'll be a keeper.

He's a stubborn tough man.

Ankle this time, so He may well be over that stress fracture.

Kent is probably the only best 22 player missing but we can cover a small forward with about 8/9 players 

Mckenna and Vandenburg must be really struggling and careers probably doubtful

King is 50/50 type and needs a good run of luck

I like Maynard’s style and would like to see him back as a tough competitor 

5 missing is about as short a list of injuries as we have got in about 20 years!! Fingers crossed it remains low

10 hours ago, DV8 said:

I reckon when Vanders gets thru this, he'll be a keeper.

He's a stubborn tough man.

Ankle this time, so He may well be over that stress fracture.

I think Goodwin would really rate him because he's tough and Goody loves players with a bit of mongrel probably why Spargo is ahead of Garlett. If he ever gets fully fit I can see him on a forward flank in the seniors.


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Melbourne injury list: round nine

Dean Kent (hamstring) – 4 weeks
Mitch King (elbow) – 1 week
Corey Maynard (hip) – indefinite
Pat McKenna (hamstring) – indefinite
Aaron vandenBerg (ankle) – 6 weeks
Jack Viney (foot) – available

That for real Chelly? Kent another 4 weeks??

That makes five players out injured, of who two have yet to play at AFL level. One has played just 2 AFL games. Aaron vandenBerg hasn’t played since 2016 which leaves Dean Kent as the only other “out”. That’s about as light an injury list as I can recall and we certainly couldn’t use that for an excuse for any drop in team performance. The team we pick tomorrow should be just about the best we can produce from our list. 

 
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8 minutes ago, DubDee said:

That for real Chelly? Kent another 4 weeks??

Given his history with hamstring injuries, that would be for real. 


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