Joel Smith manages to find so many different ways to end up on the injury list. I feel for him. But injury prone has never had a better example

1 hour ago, Chelly said:

Injury List: Round 4 

Josh Schache - Concussion | Test
Daniel Turner - Ribs | Test
Joel Smith - Thumb | 3 Weeks 
Max Gawn - Knee  | 3 - 4 Weeks 
Taj Woewodin - Finger  | 4 Weeks 
Christian Salem - Knee | 4 - 6 weeks
Will Verrall - Pelvis  | 8 - 10 Weeks

Even though Ben Brown has been cleared to play at the weekend, it’s still up in the air as to whether the club would take him on both upcoming interstate fixtures. 

We also have a couple potential Mystery Injuries of the Week. Track watcher kev martin has reported that Michael Hibberd has an Achilles and young ruckman Kyah Farris-White was also in the rehab group with him. 

Still prefer our list to that of our opponents this week.

Laurie wasn't spotted for a good chunk of the second half at casey, not sure if it was injury or perhaps pulled out for cover in case of a late withdrawal for the seniors.

9 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Still prefer our list to that of our opponents this week.

Eagles injury list is an absolute train wreck - 
SJOG Health Care injury update: Round 4

Still, take them lightly at your own peril.

Slightly left of centre: Why are grounds now made to be as hard as tennis courts. The soft grounds I played on last century made bouncing the ball tempting fate. No one got hurt hitting their head on the ground... Oh wait, Springvale.

But still, why are the grounds so hard now?

4 minutes ago, Damo said:

Slightly left of centre: Why are grounds now made to be as hard as tennis courts. The soft grounds I played on last century made bouncing the ball tempting fate. No one got hurt hitting their head on the ground... Oh wait, Springvale.

But still, why are the grounds so hard now?

The G looks a bit harder, probably still recovering from the Sheeran gig, hopefully some others in the know can help out. Very rarely a need for long stops anymore it seems.

10 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Even though Ben Brown has been cleared to play at the weekend, it’s still up in the air as to whether the club would take him on both upcoming interstate fixtures. 

We also have a couple potential Mystery Injuries of the Week. Track watcher kev martin has reported that Michael Hibberd has an Achilles and young ruckman Kyah Farris-White was also in the rehab group with him. 

Still prefer our list to that of our opponents this week.

I really hope Hibbo gets up. He's still a quality player. 

5 hours ago, Damo said:

Slightly left of centre: Why are grounds now made to be as hard as tennis courts. The soft grounds I played on last century made bouncing the ball tempting fate. No one got hurt hitting their head on the ground... Oh wait, Springvale.

But still, why are the grounds so hard now?

you were just spoiled at Springvale Damo. 

5 hours ago, Damo said:

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But still, why are the grounds so hard now?

Maybe TV and Sportsbet prefer it that way.   “Game day experience” is far more important than the game, apparently. 

Edited April 5, 20231 yr by monoccular

Everything was dangerous at Springvale. 

Maybe the club wants to hold its cards close to its chest but I would’ve liked a more thorough injury report this week. No mention of Hibbo, who Goodwin mentioned had a sore achilles in his presser so it’s hardly a secret, Woey who is listed as 4 weeks between the AFL club site and ours which is a lot less than the 6-8 weeks last week, Farris White, Turner and Verral all not mentioned. There’s between 7-10 players to talk about there, it wouldn’t have been hard to be a touch more thorough. Thrilled about Gawny though, I reckon he’s aiming at Anzac eve.

Edited April 5, 20231 yr by deejammin'

Is there any more information re:

1/ Farris Wright’s injury and ETA

2/ Will Verrell pelvic fracture.  How and when did it happen?  Pelvis fractures usually require a huge force. I can only recall a couple of players who had this and played again. There was a high draft pick a decade or so ago ?Beau someone who had a car crash and eventually played and of course Majak’s big fall from which he recovered enough to play. 

7 hours ago, Damo said:

Slightly left of centre: Why are grounds now made to be as hard as tennis courts. The soft grounds I played on last century made bouncing the ball tempting fate. No one got hurt hitting their head on the ground... Oh wait, Springvale.

But still, why are the grounds so hard now?

you never got slammed down on the cricket pitch    (excluding wet days)?

2 hours ago, Damo said:

Everything was dangerous at Springvale. 

Boom!

1 hour ago, monoccular said:

Is there any more information re:

1/ Farris Wright’s injury and ETA

2/ Will Verrell pelvic fracture.  How and when did it happen?  Pelvis fractures usually require a huge force. I can only recall a couple of players who had this and played again. There was a high draft pick a decade or so ago ?Beau someone who had a car crash and eventually played and of course Majak’s big fall from which he recovered enough to play. 

Club doctor said Verrall has bone stress in his pelvis.

2 hours ago, monoccular said:

Is there any more information re:

1/ Farris Wright’s injury and ETA

2/ Will Verrell pelvic fracture.  How and when did it happen?  Pelvis fractures usually require a huge force. I can only recall a couple of players who had this and played again. There was a high draft pick a decade or so ago ?Beau someone who had a car crash and eventually played and of course Majak’s big fall from which he recovered enough to play. 

I think Campbell Brown had one late in his career as well from a knee to that area. 

9 minutes ago, Nascent said:

Club doctor said Verrall has bone stress in his pelvis.

 

 

 

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How do you treat a stress fracture in the pelvis?

How do you treat bone stress?

How long does it take for a pelvic bone stress fracture to heal?

 

Pelvic fractures usually take 8 to 12 weeks to fully heal. More severe pelvic fractures could take longer, especially if you have other injuries or medical complications from the event that caused your pelvic fracture.8 Dec 2021

 

 

Edited April 5, 20231 yr by daisycutter

BBB  TBA 
Gawn 3-4 weeks 
Harmes  TBA 
Salem TBA 6-7 weeks
Joel Smith 3 weeks 
Kye Turner TBA
Verrell 8-9 weeks 
Taj Woewodin 4-5 weeks 

The Herald Sun’s article on yesterday’s game vs West Coast has this kiss of death section on Jake Lever:

An ankle injury to Jake Lever early in the fourth term is unlikely to stop to cause the defender to miss next week’s Gather Round.

Lever limped from the ground after laying a tackle on West Coast’s Connor West.

Before Sunday, Lever was the only player to have played every second of every quarter of the opening three rounds.

You can take it to the bank that just as Ben Brown was cleared earlier last week to play in yesterday’s game and then ruled out, Jake will not play against the Bombers in Adelaide. My tip is that Harry Petty goes back to defence and Adam Tomlinson also gets picked to play in the Gather Round. Michael Hibberd also a likely out after he was replaced due to his Achilles playing up as well.

I haven’t seen any reports of any training at the club but the AFL site has listed all clubs’ injuries. From the section allocated to Melbourne, I’ve gleaned the following:

Injury List: Round 5  

Ben Brown - Back  | TBC
Joel Smith - Thumb | 2 Weeks 
Max Gawn - Knee  | 2 - 4 Weeks 
Taj Woewodin - Finger  | 4 Weeks 
Christian Salem - Knee | 4 - 6 weeks
Will Verrall - Pelvis  | 7 - 9 Weeks

That leaves out any mention of Michael Hibberd who was said to have been subbed off with an Achilles injury last Sunday and Jake Lever who looked as if he sustained a possible ankle injury late in the game. Also Kye Turner missed at Casey in the local derby on Sunday and we’re all hopeful of an early James Harmes return from personal leave.

Watch this space.

The MFC produced injury list is a bit more optimistic than the above. 

6 minutes ago, Chelly said:

I haven’t seen any reports of any training at the club but the AFL site has listed all clubs’ injuries. From the section allocated to Melbourne, I’ve gleaned the following:

Injury List: Round 5  

Ben Brown - Back  | TBC
Joel Smith - Thumb | 2 Weeks 
Max Gawn - Knee  | 2 - 4 Weeks 
Taj Woewodin - Finger  | 4 Weeks 
Christian Salem - Knee | 4 - 6 weeks
Will Verrall - Pelvis  | 7 - 9 Weeks

That leaves out any mention of Michael Hibberd who was said to have been subbed off with an Achilles injury last Sunday and Jake Lever who looked as if he sustained a possible ankle injury late in the game. Also Kye Turner missed at Casey in the local derby on Sunday and we’re all hopeful of an early James Harmes return from personal leave.

Watch this space.

Different to this...! Interesting to note Dr Laura said on the recently uploaded injury video, that Taj was a chance to be available for this week should his check up go well....

1-2 weeks for Gawn is exciting! 

5 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

1-2 weeks for Gawn is exciting! 

Take the 2 as Nank is out.  No need to rush the return. 

21 minutes ago, adonski said:

Different to this...! Interesting to note Dr Laura said on the recently uploaded injury video, that Taj was a chance to be available for this week should his check up go well....

Thanks - missed it by that much.

MFC version -

Injury List: Round 5  

Ben Brown - Back  | Test
Michael Hibberd - Achilles | Test
Max Gawn - Knee  | 1 - 2 Weeks 
Joel Smith - Thumb | 1 - 2 Weeks 
Kye Turner - Groin | 1 - 2 Weeks 
Taj Woewodin - Finger  | 1 - 2 Weeks 
Christian Salem - Knee | 3 - 5 Weeks
Will Verrall - Pelvis  | 8 - 9 Weeks