Bleed red and blue 59 Posted August 11, 2021 Posted August 11, 2021 Really like hunt but that helps us bring in pig and bowey has shown he can go alright we just need as little setbacks as possible coming to finals Have a settled team and s mash Geelong on the first final Quote
titan_uranus 25,255 Posted August 11, 2021 Posted August 11, 2021 39 minutes ago, picket fence said: Hibberd is finished too slow and fumbly we need to include pace into lineup this week maybe Bedford?? Hibberd has enough pace. Bedford is a forward. We're not about to start experimenting by throwing a small forward into our backline. Hibberd's been part of our backline for most of the season. He can, and will, slot into Hunt's role fine. He won't be as good but he'll be good enough and better than any other option. 6 Quote
The heart beats true 18,201 Posted August 11, 2021 Posted August 11, 2021 56 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said: judging by alan richardson's video i would guess plugger mac is less rather than more likely What did he say? Quote
titan_uranus 25,255 Posted August 11, 2021 Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The heart beats true said: What did he say? He said "we're hopeful, probably not optimistic, but hopeful" that he'll play this week. https://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/998840/injury-report-hunt-sidelined Edited August 11, 2021 by titan_uranus 2 Quote
Bring-Back-Powell 15,556 Posted August 11, 2021 Posted August 11, 2021 Really hoping T Mac’s injury isn’t ongoing and he can be right for the Geelong game. I wonder if he’s had an issue since the bye? His form has been nowhere near as good as the first 12 weeks, aside from the Port game. Quote
Min Xie 284 Posted August 11, 2021 Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) Just saw a video clip -- "Training | Adam Tomlinson running"-- on YouTube, it was his 1st training back from the injury. He looked great. Welcome back Adam, wish you have a bright future! Edited August 11, 2021 by Min Xie 2 Quote
Nelo 813 Posted August 11, 2021 Posted August 11, 2021 With the scrapping of the bye I would say hunt is done for the year. Quote
Pates 9,697 Posted August 11, 2021 Posted August 11, 2021 33 minutes ago, Nelo said: With the scrapping of the bye I would say hunt is done for the year. I know it’s even for all but that would be really unfortunate for Hunt as this is precisely what the pre-finals bye is there for. I’m surprised the coach of the retirement home down the highway isn’t kicking up a stink about the idea though. They’d be desperate to get their players some time off (so they can visit their grandkids as well). As for Tommy if there is the slightest doubt than put him on ice and bring in Weid. I remember Sam came in at the end of 2018 and put in a hell of a last 4-5 weeks. Give him a crack against Adelaide so Tom can be cherry ripe for Geelong. Quote
roy11 4,076 Posted August 11, 2021 Posted August 11, 2021 What exactly did Hunt do to his ankle? Quote
Mel Bourne 4,541 Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 Jayden Hunt has just posted on his SM that his surgery went well and he’s hoping to play finals. 6 3 Quote
M_9 2,216 Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 I may be letting the cat out of the bag, but I can tell you that Jayden has damaged his syndesmosis ligament, typically a 6-8 week recovery period. Both Noah Balta and Nathan Broad have missed 6 weeks with the same injury. Slight chance Jayden will return this season. 1 2 Quote
roy11 4,076 Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 Thanks @M_9, the Injury Report stated he'd miss about 4-5 week, here's hoping he heals well/quick. Quote
58er 6,872 Posted August 13, 2021 Posted August 13, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 6:46 PM, Jaded said: Super disappointing and his pace will be really hard to replace. I hope he can make it back for prelims if we make it that far. I would say Hibbo is the natural replacement there and Bowey can play a more attacking role with Hibbo defending. You lose pace with Bowey but you gain better ball use. Let’s hope Salem’s groins hold up n Bowey is not slow He could run as far as Hunty dodging and weaving AND PASS the ball to a forward or kick straight!!! Quote
spirit of norm smith 16,679 Posted August 15, 2021 Posted August 15, 2021 Viney back next week (Sparrow out) May back next week (Smith out) Tom McDonald back next week (for ?!!??!!??) Hunt missing for next 3-4 weeks. Doubtful to play again this year. Quote
Chelly 859 Posted August 17, 2021 Posted August 17, 2021 Injury List: Round 23 Tom McDonald (back spasms) — Test Marty Hore (knee) — 3 to 4 Weeks Jayden Hunt (ankle) — 3 to 4 Weeks Aaron Nietschke (knee) — Season Adam Tomlinson (knee) — Season 1 Quote
Pates 9,697 Posted August 18, 2021 Posted August 18, 2021 11 hours ago, Chelly said: Injury List: Round 23 Tom McDonald (back spasms) — Test Marty Hore (knee) — 3 to 4 Weeks Jayden Hunt (ankle) — 3 to 4 Weeks Aaron Nietschke (knee) — Season Adam Tomlinson (knee) — Season Obviously we have to get there first but jeez I feel for Hunt, he’s really in a race against time (and his body) to get to fitness. He’s had a really solid season and it would be gutting to see him miss playing finals (possibly a GF). The question also comes if he has no lead in games would he come straight into the team for the big dance? If Port win on Friday no way should we risk TMac, play Weid and see if he can recall his 2018 finals form vs the Cats. 1 Quote
M_9 2,216 Posted August 18, 2021 Posted August 18, 2021 Jayden Hunt is progressing far quicker than anticipated and will commence running tomorrow. 9 2 1 Quote
Demons1858 1,828 Posted August 19, 2021 Posted August 19, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 10:40 AM, Pates said: Obviously we have to get there first but jeez I feel for Hunt, he’s really in a race against time (and his body) to get to fitness. He’s had a really solid season and it would be gutting to see him miss playing finals (possibly a GF). The question also comes if he has no lead in games would he come straight into the team for the big dance? If Port win on Friday no way should we risk TMac, play Weid and see if he can recall his 2018 finals form vs the Cats. Can be our medical sub on grand final day! Quote
Chelly 859 Posted August 23, 2021 Posted August 23, 2021 Injury List: First Qualifying Final Jayden Hunt (ankle) — 1 to 2 Weeks Marty Hore (knee) — Season Aaron Nietschke (knee) — Season Adam Tomlinson (knee) — Season 2 Quote
Whispering_Jack 31,368 Posted August 23, 2021 Posted August 23, 2021 Nothing much to report on the injury front except for the fact that Jayden Hunt is advancing well with his rehab and looks likely to be back sooner rather than later. Also, it’s interesting that Marty Hore is now on the list of the players who are out for the rest of the season. There’s a veiled hint from Darren Burgess in there that the VFL season is done and dusted if there’s no use in continuing with his season. Injury Report | Smooth sailing for finals 1 Quote
Lucifers Hero 40,744 Posted August 24, 2021 Posted August 24, 2021 AFL website shows Hunt out for 1-2 weeks. However, "The Demons think Hunt is an outside chance of returning for this weekend's qualifying final against the Lions, having originally been tipped to miss a month with an ankle injury. He is the club's only concern heading into September". - Riley Beveridge If not this game then certainly the next, especially if we win this week and go thru to the Prelim. He must have worked awfully hard to get back in such a short time. 1 Quote
Pates 9,697 Posted August 24, 2021 Posted August 24, 2021 Amazing effort from Jayden, wouldn’t be risking him week one but give him some more time to get right and he could be really important to us. Smith would probably be the one to make way of the current group, Bowey came in for him but has put a foot wrong. 1 Quote
Mazer Rackham 14,972 Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 At finals time, some players get lucky and some get unlucky. We see the accidental heroes and the Bob Murphys. The club would be mad to play Jayden this week. There's 57 years of tears and angst at stake. Quote
Guest Posted August 25, 2021 Posted August 25, 2021 I don’t get it. Can someone please explain this? Quote
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