I might have missed something obvious, but I didn't see Melksham last Saturday night for the Williamstown game - anyone know what his status was/is? 

 

3 hours ago, Demonland said:

Christian Salem is firmly in the 426 category. It is his 2nd week with that outlook for return.

In fairness he was 6-8 a couple of weeks ago

14 hours ago, Robbie87 said:

I might have missed something obvious, but I didn't see Melksham last Saturday night for the Williamstown game - anyone know what his status was/is? 

 

W or KC must have some idea

Edited April 12, 20223 yr by Demon Dynasty

10 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

W or KC must have some idea

Or BFBR.

14 hours ago, Robbie87 said:

I might have missed something obvious, but I didn't see Melksham last Saturday night for the Williamstown game - anyone know what his status was/is?

I haven't seen anything mentioned. If he had been injured you would assumed he would have been mentioned in the injury list. It is possible that he had to pull out for health and safety protocols ie: might have been a close contact or non-confirmed close contact and as a precaution had to isolate and therefore pull out of the match.

14 hours ago, Robbie87 said:

I might have missed something obvious, but I didn't see Melksham last Saturday night for the Williamstown game - anyone know what his status was/is? 

 

He's been missing for quite a while now.....

18 minutes ago, george_on_the_outer said:

He's been missing for quite a while now.....

Was an emergency for the GC game though, so not sure what is going on there

18 hours ago, Demonland said:

Christian Salem is firmly in the 426 category. It is his 2nd week with that outlook for return.

uh-oh, the 426 is our very own Twilight Zone.

On 4/12/2022 at 4:54 PM, Chelly said:

Injury & Suspension List: Round 5

Mitch Brown - Concussion Protocols | Available 
Joel Smith - H & S Protocols | Available 
Ben Brown - Suspension | 1 week
Michael Hibberd - Calf | 2 weeks
Daniel Turner - Foot | 3-5 weeks
Christian Salem - Knee | 4-6 weeks

So now Mitch Brown IS concussion ….. I wonder what caused that?  Nothing from the VFL judiciary? We’re there low flying seagulls, or maybe martians there? 

Jake Lever reporting that he’s okay after rolling his ankle (twice) on Saturday night. As long as he looks after it, he should be right to go next week with the 8 day break.

Some concerns however, at Casey level. Blake Howes not selected and the rumour is Blake Howes (“stress fracture”?).

Majak Daw kicked 2 goals before coming off the ground and failing to re-appear. This is a concern because he’s really our only proper back up ruckman in the event of injury to our two ruck talls in the ones. 

Commentator on the afl site also mentioned that Dunstan was off getting his leg iced late in the game.

Losing Daw early just two weeks after Mitch Brown was felled behind play is a concern, especially after the manhandling of Ben Brown last week. 

1 hour ago, Freddy Fuschia said:

Jake Lever reporting that he’s okay after rolling his ankle (twice) on Saturday night. As long as he looks after it, he should be right to go next week with the 8 day break.

Some concerns however, at Casey level. Blake Howes not selected and the rumour is Blake Howes (“stress fracture”?).

Majak Daw kicked 2 goals before coming off the ground and failing to re-appear. This is a concern because he’s really our only proper back up ruckman in the event of injury to our two ruck talls in the ones. 

Commentator on the afl site also mentioned that Dunstan was off getting his leg iced late in the game.

Losing Daw early just two weeks after Mitch Brown was felled behind play is a concern, especially after the manhandling of Ben Brown last week. 

Do any Casey watchers know what Daw's injury was?

9 hours ago, monoccular said:

Do any Casey watchers know what Daw's injury was?

The Melbourne website has an article here which states -

“Majak Daw looked to be continuing his form following a best on ground display last week, kicking two first quarter goals, both from free kicks.

“But his day was cut short after quarter time, meaning the Demons had to adapt to overcome the spirited Lions”.

No explanation as to why his day was “cut short”.

On 4/18/2022 at 11:22 AM, Freddy Fuschia said:

Blake Howes not selected and the rumour is Blake Howes (“stress fracture”?).

Looks like he will miss a decent chunk of the season, unlucky for the young fella.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/745175

The Training Gallery: April 19 is up and there’s no sign of Majak in any of the pictures.

17 hours ago, Freddy Fuschia said:

The Melbourne website has an article here which states -

“Majak Daw looked to be continuing his form following a best on ground display last week, kicking two first quarter goals, both from free kicks.

“But his day was cut short after quarter time, meaning the Demons had to adapt to overcome the spirited Lions”.

No explanation as to why his day was “cut short”.

Was gonna say that's quite an abrupt ending to that phase of the article.

17 hours ago, Freddy Fuschia said:

The Melbourne website has an article here which states -

“Majak Daw looked to be continuing his form following a best on ground display last week, kicking two first quarter goals, both from free kicks.

“But his day was cut short after quarter time, meaning the Demons had to adapt to overcome the spirited Lions”.

No explanation as to why his day was “cut short”.

I may be labelled a conspiracy theorist, but Daw and M Brown's "mystery injuries" rate no comment from VFL.  Nothing really changed since the old VFA thuggery days.

None of us know why Daw had to go off so it's a bit premature to assume it was due to anything untoward.

It would be nice to find out the reason he was unable to return after quarter time.

Dr Laura Lallenec, the club doctor has reported on the weekend’s injuries and there’s nothing in her report about Daw. 

However, Blake Howes has undergone surgery for a navicular stress fracture. Unfortunately, this type of injury can be season ending.

Injury List: Round 6

Michael Hibberd - Calf | 1 week
Daniel Turner - Foot | 3-4 weeks
Christian Salem - Knee | 4-5 weeks
Blake Howes - Foot | TBC

When do we blame Selwyn for the injury curse this year?! *

 

*jokes of course

7 minutes ago, Chelly said:

Injury List: Round 6

Michael Hibberd - Calf | 1 week
Daniel Turner - Foot | 3-4 weeks
Christian Salem - Knee | 4-5 weeks
Blake Howes - Foot | TBC

hahha Salem has a new moniker "425".

1 hour ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Looks like he will miss a decent chunk of the season, unlucky for the young fella.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/745175

I wonder if the injury to Howes is enough for him to be put him on the long term injury list?

There’s talk of a few young talented players emerging in the ranks who could be worth looking at in the mid season draft. We would probably have the last pick but it might be worthwhile exploring whether there’s a player out there to fit our needs eg. a genuine young ruck prospect to nurture for the day when Max retires or if Luke Jackson gets homesick.

15 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

hahha Salem has a new moniker "425".

Cards just an example of the BS that injury reports are. I take them all with a large grain of salt. When I see a player selected to play I know that it is 95% correct.

27 minutes ago, old dee said:

Cards just an example of the BS that injury reports are. I take them all with a large grain of salt. When I see a player selected to play I know that it is 95% correct.

Read @Webbercomments re injury reports/management (we’re lucky to have his input)… every person/injury/outcome is different, just roll with it bro. 

Salo’s progression -

March 21 | 6 - 8 weeks 

March 30 | 5 -7 Weeks

April 5 | 4 - 6 Weeks

April 12 | 4 - 6 Weeks

April 19 | 4 - 5 Weeks

 

8 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

Read @Webbercomments re injury reports/management (we’re lucky to have his input)… every person/injury/outcome is different, just roll with it bro. 

I have been for years i only know when they list 426 it means they have little idea at this point we tell you when we know.