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old55
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Yes the FD don't regard AVB as a "depth player", if fit he's guaranteed starting 22, however Kent is a depth player.

Demon3
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Lets be totally honest, KK isn't playing anytime soon more than likely never again, he  should be put on LTI list and get someone on the list quick sticks, in fact there should be a rule that you can

Little Goffy
Little Goffy

I just want to chip in to confirm that I also do not know anything about VanDenberg's foot, and I feel very strongly about that.

Rodney (Balls) Grinter Trident

Rodney (Balls) Grinter   10,959

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21 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

He’s TBC with a foot injury.

Yeah, but he was probably TBC the week before he was named in the practice match against Adelaide as well.  I don't think we are going to get any simple straight answers on the AVB injury front as the year progresses.

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Nelo Mighty Demon

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I’m not feeling positive about this. Maybe there is no news waiting for scans and diagnosis? Wouldn’t surprise me to see out for the year soon. 

bragswoewodin Rookie

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From Friday’s match report on the AFL website:

”The only concern for the Dees was foot bruising for hard-nut Aaron vandenBerg, who was left off the field after half-time as a precaution. Foot injuries have curtailed vandenBerg's career in the past two seasons.“

Really hope this is just a precaution and management only. He was looking good and dynamic in the games so far.

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Roger Mellie Redleg

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1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

It’s a curse.  I’m not optimistic about the news for The Vandenburger. Hoping for the news that he needs a few weeks off. Also think Joel Smith is cursed and both will be cruelly cut down. 

This post needs to be pinned and stuck in the 'Here's what MFCSS looks like' section

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Rod Grinter Riot Squad Redleg

Rod Grinter Riot Squad   5,654

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1 hour ago, bragswoewodin said:

From Friday’s match report on the AFL website:

”The only concern for the Dees was foot bruising for hard-nut Aaron vandenBerg, who was left off the field after half-time as a precaution. Foot injuries have curtailed vandenBerg's career in the past two seasons.“

Really hope this is just a precaution and management only. He was looking good and dynamic in the games so far.

He can play, but against this weekend he looked ridiculously rusty. Hope he comes good and this is nothing, but won’t be holding my breath. Brutal on him if same problem.

Lord Nev Trident

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We've not made a lot of big list blunders in the last few years, but IMO signing vB for 3 years while simultaneously ditching Dean Kent (who simply wanted more than 1 year) has been one of them.

 

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Diamond_Jim Legend

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Bad management to include four injury prone (spec) players on your list... KK, Bennell, Smith AVB. Sure you can make a case for each but the cumulative risk was irresponsible.

There's no hindsight here. The injury histories were plain for everyone to see.

If one of the four becomes a real contributor we will be lucky.

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old dee Legend

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2 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

We've not made a lot of big list blunders in the last few years, but IMO signing vB for 3 years while simultaneously ditching Dean Kent (who simply wanted more than 1 year) has been one of them.

 

Kent is an average inconsistent player who could not stay on the park. We have his spot well covered.

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Lord Nev Trident

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1 minute ago, old dee said:

Kent is an average inconsistent player who could not stay on the park. We have his spot well covered.

Played 13 more games than vandenBerg managed last year, but sure...

And covered by whom exactly?

And we don't have inside mids like vB covered?

 

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spalding Demon

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As it was a contact injury for AVB I was hoping it was not serious and unrelated to the issues he had before - but the delay in any update is troubling. Suggests there may be more going on. 

jnrmac Legend

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3 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Played 13 more games than vandenBerg managed last year, but sure...

And covered by whom exactly?

And we don't have inside mids like vB covered?

 

Kent? Seriously?

He's not missed

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dazzledavey36 Legend

dazzledavey36   55,855

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Some serious calls need to be made on Vanders, KK, Smith future this year. Can't continue to carry these blokes who are just clogging our list year after year with long term injuries.

Hurts me to say the word "clogging" especially around Vanders but i love him as a player and just want him to succeed.

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Lord Nev Trident

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Just now, jnrmac said:

Kent? Seriously?

He's not missed

Missing the point mate.

Signed vB for 3 years. Ditched Kent who simply wanted more than 1 year.

It's at best, inconsistent.

I'm not saying Kent is a gun, I'm talking about the contract decisions based on both players outputs.

 

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AshleyH30 Demon

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6 minutes ago, Lord Nev said:

Missing the point mate.

Signed vB for 3 years. Ditched Kent who simply wanted more than 1 year.

It's at best, inconsistent.

I'm not saying Kent is a gun, I'm talking about the contract decisions based on both players outputs.

 

I'm not disagreeing, but aren't basing that a bit on hindsight? AVB had a brilliant Finals series in 2018, while Kent could barely get on the park for most of that year. The decision was based on output at the time. No one could predict what would happen to AVB afterwards.

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roy11 Redleg

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We've let inconsistent players go and kept some risks. 

Hopefully Burgess can keep the rest of the cattle on the pitch. 

Pardon my ignorance but what provisions can we make for long term injury replacements?

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