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2 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

Of course it could but he’s not played a big part this year. We have options. I remain confident. 

At no point have I said I am not confident

But it would be delusional to suggest that losing Petty for perhaps the rest of the season, isn’t going to really hurt the one part of the ground that has been lacking for us. 
We also have no idea when or in what state Fritsch will return. 

 
10 minutes ago, Smokey said:

Hugely disappointing but on the bright side we have our number 1 key forward locked in for the foreseeable future. He looked good again today before he went down. 

He's been injured a lot. It's a worry.

 

 

I mean I’m no expert but judging Petty’s spirits after the game I highly doubt it’s a long term injury.

2 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

He's been injured a lot. It's a worry.

 

No point worrying about injuries, they are bound to happen


The problem with losing Petty was that he was forming a good partnership with JVR and the other forwards. As for replacements Smith seems the best option and playing Gawn/Grundy a kick behind the play.

1 minute ago, Smokey said:

No point worrying about injuries, they are bound to happen

Your right. I feel sorry for the bloke. He's had a shocking run with them. And it wonderful form. Not sure who we replace him with. Grundy will probably get the nod.

4 minutes ago, Floody100 said:

I mean I’m no expert but judging Petty’s spirits after the game I highly doubt it’s a long term injury.

Goodwin’s already said it’s not short term. Petty is probably being a good team man, no point sooking and bringing down the mood for everyone else 

 
15 minutes ago, adonski said:

Enter the wizard, Jeffo!!

No chance, he is not senior ready yet by a long way.

That’s a blow, anyone who thinks that Brown, McDonald or Smith can replace him need to take their rose coloured glasses off


It’s a blow, but to all the wrist-slitters might I gently remind you that we beat Collingwood with not only Oliver out of the team, but Petty as well. 

5 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Goodwin’s already said it’s not short term. Petty is probably being a good team man, no point sooking and bringing down the mood for everyone else 

You might do well to take a leaf out of his book.

all teams get injuries. Port are shorthanded at the moment and pies just lost Daicos. we'll adapt and win the flag anyways


Said it in the post game thread. Post game Lever went up to Petty and appeared to check on him but had a very shocked look on his face from what Petty told him

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8 minutes ago, Billy said:

That’s a blow, anyone who thinks that Brown, McDonald or Smith can replace him need to take their rose coloured glasses off

I think we will see Grundy back. Maybe he will surprise us all.

25 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

I’m taking solace from when Ross Lyon said Max King was done for the year a month ago yet he’s back playing today.

But it does seem Petty’s going to struggle to get back soon.

Yes please, I'm going to hang onto this as well.

God damn  it. I was behind the goals today and had a great view of Pettys goal just after half time not long before he went off. 
It was a fantastic goal for lots of reasons- the ball looked like coming in just before hand and I watched him take his defender and then put body on Melksham defender to free up space for Melksham. 
When the ball wasn’t delivered  he faked a lead and then led into space and took a great make before kicking a tough kick. Awesome goal. 
 

I turned to my partner and said if he plays like that for rest of season we win the flag. Two mins later I watched him hobble off ☹️
 


Frittata nearly ready?

27 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

Of course it could but he’s not played a big part this year. We have options. I remain confident. 

What options do you suggest who haven't recently failed? BBB and T Mac are cooked. Grundy has never been a capable forward, and Smith is unproven.

Petty and JVR are the only 2 key forwards who have looked like taking a contested mark, in addition to being mobile. Petty is not replaceable.

10 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Sounds like a Lisfranc which is what he had before coming back

He could not have had a Lisfranc. That’s a 12 month injury not a 5 week injury. 

 

I prefer Joel Smith behind the ball. He’s athleticism is better suited to straight lines. He won the ball back a couple of times today and looked great.

I’d like Grundy in, and a chance to look at him and Max again.

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