What's up with Gus?

[Mickey 4,249]

Hi all, 

Has anyone heard why Brayshaw hasn't been training? Buried at the end of the MFC article about the Brayshaw Family's 100x100ms is the fact that Gus can't do them this year, and he's been MIA for a few weeks from the main group. 

The official line a few weeks ago was that he was sick, but surely there is something else to it. 

http://m.melbournefc.com.au/news/2018-12-24/100hundreds-brayshaws-family-christmas

[Bay Riffin 1,434]

26 minutes ago, Good Lord George said:

Hi all, 

Has anyone heard why Brayshaw hasn't been training? Buried at the end of the MFC article about the Brayshaw Family's 100x100ms is the fact that Gus can't do them this year, and he's been MIA for a few weeks from the main group. 

The official line a few weeks ago was that he was sick, but surely there is something else to it. 

http://m.melbournefc.com.au/news/2018-12-24/100hundreds-brayshaws-family-christmas

I’ve heard on the Monday after the preliminary he took too many Brownlow votes. 

[chook fowler 18,612]

? An inflamed helmut 

[Demonland 66,987]

Word is it's a back complaint but nothing has been confirmed and he's been in the rehab group running laps for most of the preseason. 

[dl4e 5,706]

I think @Good Lord Georgehas a fair point. There is something going on.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

For all the improvements the club has made, I've got to say that this is still an issue for me (and other supporters). 

It's odd enough that there's been no word from the club regarding Gus given he's missed multiple weeks of full training. 

But what's even more baffling as big red pointed out is that the MFC publish a full article regarding Brayshaw's unique training program on Christmas day, only to end it by saying he won't be completing it this year with absolutely no word on why. 

Amazing that things go seemingly unnoticed by the MFC. 

[censored] me off to no end. 

[buck_nekkid 5,648]

An article on the famous 100 100’s run by the 4 Brayshaw boys, but Angus says ‘this year I will be watching on, unfortunately...’

Does anyone know what is going on with Angus that he would miss?  Is he carrying an injury, being load managed, or ???

I cant recall having surgery post season (but could be wrong).  

Would welcome any insight....

[Lord Travis 10,333]

He must have some injury or issue they are trying to manage, such as back issue or osteitis pubis. He's been training on his own running laps for nearly a month now after he initially missed training due to being "sick". My concern is that the club hasn't said anything, not even a 'had a minor back complaint so managing his load pre-christmas'. 

Hopefully it's nothing too serious and doesn't impact his 2019 campaign. His 2018 showed how damaging he can be and how important he is to our midfield going forward. 

[Slartibartfast 16,140]

13 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

For all the improvements the club has made, I've got to say that this is still an issue for me (and other supporters). 

It's odd enough that there's been no word from the club regarding Gus given he's missed multiple weeks of full training. 

But what's even more baffling as big red pointed out is that the MFC publish a full article regarding Brayshaw's unique training program on Christmas day, only to end it by saying he won't be completing it this year with absolutely no word on why. 

Amazing that things go seemingly unnoticed by the MFC. 

Pisses me off to no end. 

Perhaps he doesn't want his personal medical history made public.  It amazes me that people just assume we should be informed of the players' situations all the time.

 

Having said that I'd love to know.  Viney, Hannan, Brayshaw etc etc.  Pity there wasn't a Dave Misson injury update before Christmas.

[Lord Travis 10,333]

See the other thread opened recently about the same topic.

 

[Deemania since 56 6,350]

1 hour ago, Lord Travis said:

He must have some injury or issue they are trying to manage, such as back issue or osteitis pubis. He's been training on his own running laps for nearly a month now after he initially missed training due to being "sick". My concern is that the club hasn't said anything, not even a 'had a minor back complaint so managing his load pre-christmas'. 

Hopefully it's nothing too serious and doesn't impact his 2019 campaign. His 2018 showed how damaging he can be and how important he is to our midfield going forward. 

I just wonder why there is silence when all are very concerned about Gus - and we deserve the right to enquire. He is so important to the team and our game. 

[Demonland 66,987]

He's not listed in this list. 

 

[Lil_red_fire_engine 10,493]

4 hours ago, Baghdad Bob said:

Perhaps he doesn't want his personal medical history made public.  It amazes me that people just assume we should be informed of the players' situations all the time.

 

Having said that I'd love to know.  Viney, Hannan, Brayshaw etc etc.  Pity there wasn't a Dave Misson injury update before Christmas.

I don't have an issue with this but then don't do a club article that brings attention to it.

[DV8 2,271]

9 hours ago, Demonland said:

Word is it's a back complaint but nothing has been confirmed and he's been in the rehab group running laps for most of the preseason. 

Yeah.. he's back up in Sydney...   ? 

... testing the waters.

 

Is there any word that Sydknee want to off load Buddy.   and ease some cap space ?

[Dee Zephyr 18,277]

100x100ms? Easy, I’m running them tomorrow, just warming up with some Coronas tonight.

In regards to Gus, if hasn’t started main training by mid Jan or so then we’d probably need to worry a tad. It feels so different starting preseason later than usual, hopefully it’s just a no risk approach leading into the Christmas break. Not a fan of the silence either.

[WERRIDEE 5,256]

I remember at training he said strained something. Not sure what he strained though.

[Whispering_Jack 28,135]

22 hours ago, Demonland said:

He's not listed in this list. 

 

If he’s not listed then that proves it - he’s injured.

[whatwhat say what 20,492]

When in doubt, 426

[Chook 14,710]

On 12/25/2018 at 7:11 AM, WERRIDEE said:

I remember at training he said strained something. Not sure what he strained though.

Credibility.

[Nasher 33,246]

On 12/24/2018 at 6:05 PM, big_red_fire_engine said:

I don't have an issue with this but then don't do a club article that brings attention to it.

Then we are back to complaining about the club not providing information again. 

[Neil Crompton 4,993]

 

[Neil Crompton 4,993]

But only 3 have been sweating

[Lil_red_fire_engine 10,493]

2 hours ago, Nasher said:

Then we are back to complaining about the club not providing information again. 

There has been a marked improvement post season in the consistency and quality of both articles and multimedia. This was an article however that did nothing but highlight something not being answered (why is Gus not in full training). 

Edited December 27, 2018 by big_red_fire_engine

[rolling fog 1,166]

I was talking to someone over Christmas who would know, they seemed to indicate there was a calf issue, but then again they didn't even know for certain...

I agree completely with everything already said around that we're not exactly entitled to know everything that's going on - but it definitely speaks to the manner in which MFC communicates these things 

[DV8 2,271]

14 minutes ago, the rolling fog said:

I was talking to someone over Christmas who would know, they seemed to indicate there was a calf issue, but then again they didn't even know for certain...

I agree completely with everything already said around that we're not exactly entitled to know everything that's going on - but it definitely speaks to the manner in which MFC communicates these things 

Preseason training/running.  It could be shin splints.   they might be de-loading him.