Just as concerning is his second concussion in a very short time. If he doesn't show any symptoms in the coming days then he should at least be able to train normally without contact which will at least keep his fitness up until the fracture heals. 

Steven, I felt that up on level two !  Get well soon.  You are a critical component of our run to the finals in 2021.  Thank you 

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Pretty sure it was a dead set give away by Goodwin that it will be Petty who comes in.. this whole notion of Daw coming is simply not going to happen. 

24 minutes ago, siam juntaRus said:

Seems odd they would say he had an eye socket fracture but only up to a month out.

Must be 4 atleast. Looks like he walked into the path of a Mack truck.

https://www.triplem.com.au/story/tom-stewart-undergoes-successful-surgery-41692

Tom Stewart had surgery in 2017 and missed 3 weeks. If it isn't as major as that it's possible it could just be 2 weeks.

I understand that most people think it was accidental on Hawkins behalf (I’m not so sure given the blokes record) but even if it was unintentional isn’t there some duty of care from Hawkins not to throw a wild elbow? The fact that it no doubt caused concussion plus a head fracture surely he should be up at the tribunal? 
Personally I’d give him 3 weeks but that could be because of my Geelong hate

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If he's going to be out for at least a few weeks then perhaps the club could investigate bonding adamantium to his bones, the same material used by Wolverine the fictional comic character.

Damn that sucks but there were some suggesting 4-6 or even longer. 2-4 sucks but let’s deal with it and move on, big opportunity for Petty. 

As for Hawkins, I think it was an accident though his reckon for cheap shots is well known. I won’t lose sleep if he doesn’t get any weeks for it, kind feel like the momentum for May’s tackle played a big part. 

Hibbard may also come in over these weeks (maybe at the expense of Jetta)? 

Where we can I am all for playing the younger types. Petty for mine. 

4 minutes ago, dl4e said:

Where we can I am all for playing the younger types. Petty for mine. 

Petty is a lock however we may see Hibbard as well (maybe for Jetta) based on his BOG at Casey practice match last weekend). Lockhart another possibility.

1 hour ago, monoccular said:

The article says he has a fractured eye socket - which involves bone damage (fracture)!

You’d know, looking at your avatar

one small plus is that it should not limit his running and other fitness work.

Perhaps a phantom like mask and he can even join in light contact training in a week or so.

45 minutes ago, Pates said:

Damn that sucks but there were some suggesting 4-6 or even longer. 2-4 sucks but let’s deal with it and move on, big opportunity for Petty. 

As for Hawkins, I think it was an accident though his reckon for cheap shots is well known. I won’t lose sleep if he doesn’t get any weeks for it, kind feel like the momentum for May’s tackle played a big part. 

Don't be too believing Pates  what's the bet it slips to 426 next week. 

Which month will May miss?

The month of May of course?

2 hours ago, Little Goffy said:

Ouch.  Won't be showing that to the loved one or any and all future children will be barred from playing.

This is a big test for the team and I am glad we managed so well without him in the second half against Geelong. Lever was visibly fired up with the urgency of getting things organised and demanding no silly slips.

It is also things like this that make getting that good early start (Four from four! Always fun to say!) so important.

Huge relief that, ugly as it is, it is only expected to be a short period out.

Hibberd in would be my choice because he has maturity, the good kick, and the intercept awareness to best fit our overall plan.

 

Like for Like  is best Petty deserves his chance.

If it was Rivers or Salem then Hibbo is fine butneed 2 talls  plus Jake who freelances a bit ! 
 

 

6 minutes ago, old dee said:

Don't be too believing Pates  what's the bet it slips to 426 next week. 

This has not been an MFC diagnosis OD so 2-4 is likely. 

35 minutes ago, CBDees said:

Petty is a lock however we may see Hibbard as well (maybe for Jetta) based on his BOG at Casey practice match last weekend). Lockhart another possibility.

Let's get a small in also with Petty Nev has given his best but not a long term proposition. 

5 minutes ago, Pinball Wizard said:

Which month will May miss?

The month of May of course?

At least 2 matches in APRIL and hopefully none in May!!!

9 minutes ago, Pinball Wizard said:

Which month will May miss?

The month of May of course?

Steven May may or may not miss May, it's hard to say.

I'm not as bullish about our prospects with May out. He's our most important player, and you can't easily replace gun key defenders.

13 minutes ago, Tony Tea said:

I'm not as bullish about our prospects with May out. He's our most important player, and you can't easily replace gun key defenders.

That are nearly as rare as gun KPF's . I agree Tony he leaves a big hole.

31 minutes ago, Pinball Wizard said:

Which month will May miss?

The month of May of course?

May may miss May, maybe.

May May not miss many May matches.

17 minutes ago, Mazer Rackham said:

May may miss May, maybe.

May May not miss many May matches.

May mightn't miss many May matches

 

1 hour ago, FarNorthernD said:

I understand that most people think it was accidental on Hawkins behalf (I’m not so sure given the blokes record) but even if it was unintentional isn’t there some duty of care from Hawkins not to throw a wild elbow? The fact that it no doubt caused concussion plus a head fracture surely he should be up at the tribunal? 
Personally I’d give him 3 weeks but that could be because of my Geelong hate

You hate Geelong FND ???  You are a good judge and totally justified in hating those mongrels !!