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16 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Yes it is, as that measurement is shade Temperature

Often forgotten but very important factor

Game commencing at 2.50 Central. Latitude, time of year, should see heat come off day early.

1 minute ago, timbo said:

Game commencing at 2.50 Central. Latitude, time of year, should see heat come off day early.

Yes i know all that. Thanks

27 is a hot temp to play any sport, just making the point

 

I am confident T Mac doesn’t play this week.

Listening to him speak about his toe he seems concerned. I think he has already made his mind up and doesn’t want to risk further injury. To mentally play this week through the injury is also a concern and definitely unwanted.

Rest up T Mac! 

Pedo to come into the side...

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    So many opinions on something so simple. 

    He'll train on Saturday and if it gets sore he won't play, if it doesn't he will. 

    It's not complicated. 

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    46 minutes ago, —coach— said:

    In WA at the moment (live in Melbourne)on holiday and 27 in the sun when you’re active is hot. Try running fast for 14km in that temperature when your home climate it nowhere near that, and I’m confident anyone would get a little toasty!

    Wouldn’t have that trouble running around out there today, coach.

    Dodging ducks.

    52 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Yes i know the injury thanks Deeluded

     

    did you read about it?

     

     
    5 hours ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

    Seriously, it's just a [censored] toe.  If it's going to stop him playing all the time, just cut the bloody thing off.  I have a set of bolt cutters at my place and would be more than happy to do the job.  What did Chopper say ?- "it makes a kind of popping sound when they come off".

    Daniel Chick did it with his finger, surely a toe is easier to get along without. :laugh:

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    56 minutes ago, ProDee said:

    So many opinions on something so simple. 

    He'll train on Saturday and if it gets sore he won't play, if it doesn't he will. 

    It's not complicated. 

    Yes it is. 

    We have a tough run home into September.

    RSI can develop, if it isn't already.

     

    We don't need TMc for one game, for bragging rites.

    Following this weekend,,,  we play bullies, who are off a little, and them the Pies, followed by a bye.  Unless they are thinking of playing him this week, and then resting til after the bye?

     

    We need Tom fit thru August, and on.

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    Just now, DV8 said:

    Yes it is. 

    We have a tough run home into September.

    RSI can develop, if it isn't already.

     

    We don't need TMc for one game, for bragging rites.

    Following this weekend,,,  we play bullies, who are off a little, and them the Pies, followed by a bye.  Unless they are thinking of playing him this week, and then resting til after the bye?

     

    We need Tom fit thru August, and on.

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    What are your medical credentials and have you personally assessed the patient's toe and scan ?

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    3 minutes ago, ProDee said:

    What are your medical credentials and have you personally assessed the patient's toe and scan ?

    What's the problem ? Hammer the voltaren for a couple  of days, problem solved.

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    43 minutes ago, DV8 said:

    did you read about it?

     

    I have known what the injury is for years

    The Science of the Football Boot needs to improve

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    Not many sportsmen can play to a high standard without the balance of a big toe. Had a mate who lost his when we were young and it greatly impeded his tennis and Footy. It may be different now a days but I doubt it. Huge difference between big toe (hallux) and other little piggies.


    3 minutes ago, Franky_31 said:

    Not many sportsmen can play to a high standard without the balance of a big toe. Had a mate who lost his when we were young and it greatly impeded his tennis and Footy. It may be different now a days but I doubt it. Huge difference between big toe (hallux) and other little piggies.

    I'm no expert but it would surely be impossible to play AFL footy (and many other sports) without a big toe.

     

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    3 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    TMac will play i reckon

    Serious question..

    Anyone here know how much work can be done inside a Football Boot, to help with comforting foot injuries?

     

    We used to have bad blisters inside our White Diamond footy boots 'back in the days' and these hurt like crazy, far more than anyone could imagine, particularly across and under the toes. Our coach's mum gave each of us so afflicted a short pair of moderately thick wool socks, then some cut-off old nylon stockings to put over these that came just above the ankles - our boots were the old high-sided type - and then, put the long footy sock over these - well powdered with talc so it sounded like you were farting as you ran - and then the boots, laces just a little looser than without the padding. Worked like a treat. Made a soft toe effect for kicking a heavy, wet football - particularly for the drop kickers amongst us. Probably no good for today's players as they are not as tough as we were! Mouthguards? Only after quarter time when we had some quartered orange peels. (smile)

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    7 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    We used to have bad blisters inside our White Diamond footy boots 'back in the days' and these hurt like crazy, far more than anyone could imagine, particularly across and under the toes. Our coach's mum gave each of us so afflicted a short pair of moderately thick wool socks, then some cut-off old nylon stockings to put over these that came just above the ankles - our boots were the old high-sided type - and then, put the long footy sock over these - well powdered with talc so it sounded like you were farting as you ran - and then the boots, laces just a little looser than without the padding. Worked like a treat. Made a soft toe effect for kicking a heavy, wet football - particularly for the drop kickers amongst us. Probably no good for today's players as they are not as tough as we were! Mouthguards? Only after quarter time when we had some quartered orange peels. (smile)

    It amazes me that more is not spent on the science of the Boot. 

    Foot injuries will increase with the speed of the game

    6 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    We used to have bad blisters inside our White Diamond footy boots 'back in the days' and these hurt like crazy, far more than anyone could imagine, particularly across and under the toes. Our coach's mum gave each of us so afflicted a short pair of moderately thick wool socks, then some cut-off old nylon stockings to put over these that came just above the ankles - our boots were the old high-sided type - and then, put the long footy sock over these - well powdered with talc so it sounded like you were farting as you ran - and then the boots, laces just a little looser than without the padding. Worked like a treat. Made a soft toe effect for kicking a heavy, wet football - particularly for the drop kickers amongst us. Probably no good for today's players as they are not as tough as we were! Mouthguards? Only after quarter time when we had some quartered orange peels. (smile)

    you forgot the methylated spirits

    orages.....pfft.....try lemons and salt tablets

    and trainers who aggravated any injuries whilst pummelling the shyte out of you

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    1 minute ago, daisycutter said:

    you forgot the methylated spirits

    orages.....pfft.....try lemons and salt tablets

    and trainers who aggravated any injuries whilst pummelling the shyte out of you

    Depending on the club of the many one might have played for - it all sounds so familiar. The methylated spirits on the blisters was what we had the medicos do for us in the Army; taught us all how to swear to high heaven once applied, but very effective. Oranges in the junior leagues because the ladies' auxillaries were just wonderful second mums to us all and brought these along amid great smiles and cuddles in-between quarters. As for your lemons and salt tablets, you can go and get fxxxxxxxd. 

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    2 hours ago, McQueen said:

    Wouldn’t have that trouble running around out there today, coach.

    Dodging ducks.

    Haha, yeah been over here for 2.5 weeks, at Monkey Mia atm, and the worst weather up until yesterday was 28 and sunny. Most days have been 30 and sunny!

    The dolphins are pretty cool at least, my 4yo put on her cute face and got to feed a dolphin this morning so she thinks she’s the bees knees atm.

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    3 hours ago, —coach— said:

    In WA at the moment (live in Melbourne)on holiday and 27 in the sun when you’re active is hot. Try running fast for 14km in that temperature when your home climate it nowhere near that, and I’m confident anyone would get a little toasty!

    Both teams have to play in those conditions at once as i recall. 

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    1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    It amazes me that more is not spent on the science of the Boot. 

    Foot injuries will increase with the speed of the game

    interesting SWYL.... I would expect that the soccer boot is highly analysed but you make a good point perhaps the stress points are different in Australian rules

     
    10 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    interesting SWYL.... I would expect that the soccer boot is highly analysed but you make a good point perhaps the stress points are different in Australian rules

    The stress on each foot during a match would be off the charts

    i have been waiting for a massive jump in shoe technology in sport for years. We pay big bucks for a players contract, but the footy boot can still be bought at Rebel. 

    Every player should have boots made for them personally. 

    A Turf toe injury should be covered in a 2018 boot. 

    I may be asking too much, but if i am, i will be shocked and amazed. 

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    One thing i notice in play is that you like light glove like boots for speed and comfort but face a 100kg bloke fall from a height to land on your toes in a contest

    This at ammo not afl level but suggest same applies

     


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