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Viney to play VFL by all accounts, can’t see Hib or Melk rushed back either.  They might be ‘fit’ but are they ‘right’?

great news re Lockhart - 2 to 3 weeks.

crap news re Brown and Weids - look r6 or r7 before we see these guys.  Both running though.

 
On 3/12/2021 at 4:59 PM, bobby1554 said:

We will agree to disagree. Appreciate your comments.

Which don't you agree Bobby ? Tigers or Burgo?

Ergo:

Angus Brayshaw (foot) — Available
Michael Hibberd (ankle) — Available
Steven May (concussion) — Available
Jake Melksham (hamstring) — Available
Clayton Oliver (soreness) — Available
Christian Salem (hamstring) — Available
Jack Viney (foot) — Available
Mitch Brown (calf) — 1 to 2 Weeks
Joel Smith (finger) — 2 Weeks
Jay Lockhart (testicles) — 2 to 3 Weeks
Sam Weideman (leg) — 4 to 6 Weeks
Ben Brown (knee) — 5 to 7 Weeks
Marty Hore (knee) — Season
Aaron Nietschke (knee) — Season

 
On 3/12/2021 at 4:26 PM, Lucifer's Hero said:

I thought Hibberd's 2020 was average.  That aside, imv others offer more this year so we can cover him with the players I mentioned.  

My insight on J. Smith is he is listed as 'Test' in the table earlier in this thread.  Round 1 is about 3 weeks after the injury so 'Test' looks about right for him.

Bowey is one I suggested in my post.

One has to look at 2020 form and Hibbo does not deserve to be dropped for that at all in fact he was one of our very good defenders along with May Saleme late in year and Rivers in the last 5 games. Think of what happened this time last year as he mourned his brothers loss. Very courageous effort in 2020 and IMO let no one down.

Although  injured Up to now he has played 1 and a half games last week in best 3 so firm good on both areas.

Contrast  this with Melky who had poor seasons in both 2019 ( injury also) and 2020 and has hardly played a quarter so far. 
Who should or deserves to replace Hibbo LC? 
We have to be careful that we don't go too tall for Fyfe and Taberner vs Freo. 

47 minutes ago, 58er said:

One has to look at 2020 form and Hibbo does not deserve to be dropped for that at all in fact he was one of our very good defenders along with May Saleme late in year and Rivers in the last 5 games. Think of what happened this time last year as he mourned his brothers loss. Very courageous effort in 2020 and IMO let no one down.

Although  injured Up to now he has played 1 and a half games last week in best 3 so firm good on both areas.

Contrast  this with Melky who had poor seasons in both 2019 ( injury also) and 2020 and has hardly played a quarter so far. 
Who should or deserves to replace Hibbo LC? 
We have to be careful that we don't go too tall for Fyfe and Taberner vs Freo. 

I wasn't disparaging Hibberd. 

I think his courage and committment last after losing his brother was enormous.  All credit to him for the year he had.

Not sure I want to go around in circles about our respective views of his 2020 season and where he fits into the team this year so I'll leave it at that.

I just feel he is right at the end of his career and I think the one year contract shows  that.

Edited by Lucifer's Hero


2 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

I wasn't disparaging Hibberd. 

I think his courage and committment last after losing his brother was enormous.  All credit to him for the year he had.

Not sure I want to go around in circles about our respective views of his 2020 season and where he fits into the team this year so I'll leave it at that.

I just feel he is right at the end of his career and I think the one year contract shows

More to say I think we have gone past him and his weaknesses,

He's cooked. 

I think he'll faze out of the team Bernie Vince style.

39 minutes ago, Chelly said:

Ergo:

Angus Brayshaw (foot) — Available
Michael Hibberd (ankle) — Available
Steven May (concussion) — Available
Jake Melksham (hamstring) — Available
Clayton Oliver (soreness) — Available
Christian Salem (hamstring) — Available
Jack Viney (foot) — Available
Mitch Brown (calf) — 1 to 2 Weeks
Joel Smith (finger) — 2 Weeks
Jay Lockhart (testicles) — 2 to 3 Weeks
Sam Weideman (leg) — 4 to 6 Weeks
Ben Brown (knee) — 5 to 7 Weeks
Marty Hore (knee) — Season
Aaron Nietschke (knee) — Season

Brown was 4-6 two weeks ago,  now 5-7.  ?

 

So just two best 22 players injured. 

Freo and saints are worse off

no excuses demons. 

 

Just read the latest injury report. 
After all these years I am still amused at the crap that clubs write. 

21 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

I wasn't disparaging Hibberd. 

I think his courage and committment last after losing his brother was enormous.  All credit to him for the year he had.

Not sure I want to go around in circles about our respective views of his 2020 season and where he fits into the team this year so I'll leave it at that.

I just feel he is right at the end of his career and I think the one year contract shows  that.

Normal for over 30  year olds but he is totally different from Nev who is in fast pace decline sadly.


There’s enough quality with enough training for it to be no excuse. Brown and Weideman are really the only 2 injuries 

11 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

There’s enough quality with enough training for it to be no excuse. Brown and Weideman are really the only 2 injuries 

Funny a guy who has never even played a game not even a practise game  for us is missed. 

53 minutes ago, sisso said:

Certainly can't make excuses this week as the Dockers have more injuries than we do

Yes they do and I won't be making any excuses.

The problem is we have a few best 22 players getting some minutes for Casey such as Viney, Melksham and Hibberd which does not help us at all come tomorrow. 

Hoepfully next week Vs St Kilda we can add at least 2 of those 3 names into the side.

Edited by Bring-Back-Powell

38 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Yes they do and I won't be making any excuses.

The problem is we have a few best 22 players getting some minutes for Casey such as Viney, Melksham and Hibberd which does not help us at all come tomorrow. 

Hoepfully next week Vs St Kilda we can add at least 2 of those 3 names into the side.

In Melkshams form last year he is nowhere near the intensity and skill for a senior birth without earning it.


Weideman, Ben Brown -6-7weeks

Lockhart, Mitch Brown, Joel Smith 2-3 weeks

Viney, Melksham, Hibberd at Casey. 

# Hore # Nietschke out for 2021. 
 

(2 more players available to be added in mid season) 

3 minutes ago, Grimes Times said:

Harmes - 4-6 weeks. Broken wrist

Where did you see/hear this?

 
melbourne.jpg?width=500
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Ben Brown  Knee  3-5 weeks
 Michael Hibberd  Ankle  Test
 Marty Hore  Knee  Season
 Jay Lockhart  Testicle  Indefinite
 Jake Melksham  Hamstring  Test
 Aaron Nietschke  Knee  Season
 Jack Viney  Foot  Test
 Sam Weideman  Leg  3-5 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 23

Early prognosis

It was a good week on the injury front for the Demons, with Hibberd (ankle), Melksham (hamstring) and Viney (foot) all making it through a VFL practice match unscathed. Their impending availability adds to the clean bill of health that the side enjoyed following Saturday's win over the Dockers. - Riley Beveridge

Just now, Demonland said:

Where did you see/hear this?

 
melbourne.jpg?width=500
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Ben Brown  Knee  3-5 weeks
 Michael Hibberd  Ankle  Test
 Marty Hore  Knee  Season
 Jay Lockhart  [censored]  Indefinite
 Jake Melksham  Hamstring  Test
 Aaron Nietschke  Knee  Season
 Jack Viney  Foot  Test
 Sam Weideman  Leg  3-5 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 23

Early prognosis

It was a good week on the injury front for the Demons, with Hibberd (ankle), Melksham (hamstring) and Viney (foot) all making it through a VFL practice match unscathed. Their impending availability adds to the clean bill of health that the side enjoyed following Saturday's win over the Dockers. - Riley Beveridge

Just announced on SEN 5 mins ago


59 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Where did you see/hear this?

 
melbourne.jpg?width=500
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
 Ben Brown  Knee  3-5 weeks
 Michael Hibberd  Ankle  Test
 Marty Hore  Knee  Season
 Jay Lockhart  [censored]  Indefinite
 Jake Melksham  Hamstring  Test
 Aaron Nietschke  Knee  Season
 Jack Viney  Foot  Test
 Sam Weideman  Leg  3-5 weeks
Updated: Tuesday, March 23

Early prognosis

It was a good week on the injury front for the Demons, with Hibberd (ankle), Melksham (hamstring) and Viney (foot) all making it through a VFL practice match unscathed. Their impending availability adds to the clean bill of health that the side enjoyed following Saturday's win over the Dockers. - Riley Beveridge

Brown Brown the last 3 weeks

4-6 weeks

5-7 weeks

3-5 weeks

 

 

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