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2023 Injury List

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2 hours ago, Redleg said:

Thanks Webber.

A Lisfranc foot injury is, or can be worse, is that right?

PS:  Can’t you blokes design a more durable body?

Can be quite the spectrum of severity, Red. Depends on the degree of disruption. If it’s just ligament tear without any joint displacement, the whole thing just needs immobilisation, whence it heals up, and on away you go. Surgery will sometimes be chosen to make sure of the ligament ‘attachment’. The worst situation is a full dislocation, what we have called a career killer, because it’s hard to stabilise multidirectionally. It’s the weight bearing arch, so all push off activities rely on it. Surgery is the only option, but outcomes aren’t perfect, though much better in the last 10 -15 years. 

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    1 minute ago, Webber said:

    Can be quite the spectrum of severity, Red. Depends on the degree of disruption. If it’s just ligament tear without any joint displacement, the whole thing just needs immobilisation, whence it heals up, and on away you go. Surgery will sometimes be chosen to make sure of the ligament ‘attachment’. The worst situation is a full dislocation, what we have called a career killer, because it’s hard to stabilise multidirectionally. It’s the weight bearing arch, so all push off activities rely on it. Surgery is the only option, but outcomes aren’t perfect, though much better in the last 10 -15 years. 

    So is 5 weeks with surgery a realistic timeline?

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    1 hour ago, Its Time for Another said:

    With 67,943 members you'd think the Club could let us know what's going on. Why do we have to get it from journo's. 

    Because they don't know yet. They'll tell us when they know.

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    Soft modern-day  football boots is the problem.  The past players' association should insist on our players only wearing  Ron Barassi boots with  appropriate metal caps (ouch, kicking in danger) and thick leather soul and hard leathered skin.

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    17 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    So is 5 weeks with surgery a realistic timeline?

    Seems a bit of a stretch if you ask me 

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    31 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

    Here is another fun fact, high heels were designed by the Persians in the 10th centruy for their cavalry so they had better grip in the stirrups. 

    Love this!

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    10 minutes ago, MO FINE said:

    The club has the scans but isn't commenting on them.

    Any idea why?

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    5 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    Any idea why?

    Rumour has it they were concerned for your welfare

    season 8 episode 10 GIF

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    38 minutes ago, MO FINE said:

    The club has the scans but isn't commenting on them.

    Is this reported somewhere?

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    1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    I have nfi what this is but if anyone ever sees me doing it… please shoot me. TIA. 

    elaine benes dancing GIF by HULU

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    1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    I have nfi what this is but if anyone ever sees me doing it… please shoot me. TIA. 

    Luurve ur work WCW😍

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    This is the second significant (and potentially season ending) injury we've had at Blundstone in recent seasons.

    Petty now, and previously Tomlinson with his ACL in 2021, which is what lead to the emergence of Petty in the first place.

    🤔

    /random shower thought  

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    Oliver at FF.

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    2 hours ago, layzie said:

    The vitriol being aimed at Sparrow is completely uncalled for. 

    I mentioned it yesterday but not to blame Sparrow - he's one of my faves! It was more frustration that it occurred after a relatively straightforward skill error. But not vitriol at all so I hope no-one took it that way.

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    Petty should sue the AFL for a substandard surface.

    Where was OH&S?

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    6 minutes ago, Jontee said:

    Petty should sue the AFL for a substandard surface.

    Where was OH&S?

    FFS, 30 years ago they played on mud. 

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    Tracc has to play key forward now.  Oliver, Brayshaw and Viney supported by Sparrow, Jordon and the occasional Pickett foray should be capable enough.  We've seen enough of what the others have to offer. A forward line of JVR, Tracc, Melksham, Fritsch, Pickett, Chandler and ANB should be capable enough.  Maybe Smith steps in for Fritsch in the interim.

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    I assume we’ll definitely hear by tomorrow. Maybe just wrapped up in the usual article but you’d think the club would release something earlier given how critical it is.

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    4 minutes ago, Gawndy the Great said:

    Fox Footy shows reporting season. 

    Which season tho? The real one is starting soon…

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    35 minutes ago, Jontee said:

    Petty should sue the AFL for a substandard surface.

    Where was OH&S?

    Think we have played there 6 of last 7 years.

    How often have the non Kardinia Park playing teams played there?

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    39 minutes ago, Jontee said:

    Petty should sue the AFL for a substandard surface.

    Where was OH&S?

    Jesus christ... 🤦‍♂️

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