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Christian Salem Knee Injury

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Shame for Salem and us. Thank goodness we can allow him to get to full fitness and there is no pressure to rush him back…

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    Well thats a significant set back.  4 weeks plus recovery then a few weeks in the VFL.  Probably looking at about round 9 earliest now.

    Hasn't been able to get back to his best since the GF

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    Rivers  Bowey  Hibberd Tomlinson Brayshaw Harmes  maybe McVee etc will adequately cover for no Salem.  He might not play much AFL this year.

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    Oh FFS! So frustrating for Salem and the team. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised as he’s always struggled to stay healthy and on the park. He’s only played 2 full seasons out of 9.

    His 2021 season was just brilliant though and we all wish he could stay healthy and replicate that form again. We’re a far better team with Salem firing. Wishing him a speedy recovery!

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    FWIW if you Google ‘small meniscus tear recovery time’ it comes back with 2-3 weeks. Obviously there are a lot of contributing variables 

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    Can't take a trick.

    At least this gives McVee more opportunities. 

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    I blame his putrid hair. Obviously all this bleach is not only deluding his eyes on what looks good it’s ruining the rest of his body too.

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    In the wash up of this years Premiership win by us someone will do an article headed "Operation Salem". It'll be all about how we managed his early season setbacks and got him cherry rip for finals where he utterly destroyed it. I for one am looking forward to reading it.

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    Ahhh Salo, it's all because the gunners are up and about and you don't want to miss any of it isn't it!?

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    5 minutes ago, AzzKikA said:

    Ahhh Salo, it's all because the gunners are up and about and you don't want to miss any of it isn't it!?

     

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    25 minutes ago, Deebauched said:

    Rivers  Bowey  Hibberd Tomlinson Brayshaw Harmes  maybe McVee etc will adequately cover for no Salem.  He might not play much AFL this year.

    Stupid overreaction. As long as we give him enough training time and Casey games Christian  can make a successful comeback before the bye. Agree that we have a wealth of HBFlankers lining up to take his place. 

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    Just give him the time he needs, we don't need to be rushing him back.

    Im sure the FD are all over this.

     

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    45 minutes ago, FarNorthernD said:

    FWIW if you Google ‘small meniscus tear recovery time’ it comes back with 2-3 weeks. Obviously there are a lot of contributing variables 

     

    And AI... 😇

    The recovery time for a small meniscus tear in elite sport can vary depending on the severity of the tear, the individual's overall health, and the treatment plan. In general, conservative treatment, such as physical therapy and rest, can take anywhere from four to six weeks for recovery. However, if surgery is necessary, the recovery time can be longer, ranging from six weeks to three months or more.

    It's important to note that elite athletes may have a shorter recovery time due to their high level of fitness and access to specialized medical treatment. However, it's still crucial to follow a proper recovery plan and not rush back to training or competition too quickly, as this can lead to re-injury or further damage to the knee. The best course of action is to work with a qualified medical professional to create an individualized treatment plan based on the severity of the injury and the athlete's specific needs.

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    2 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:
     

    And AI... 😇

     

    Wow, thanks EO, quality stuff 

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    1 hour ago, Demon Dynasty said:

    Well thats a significant set back.  4 weeks plus recovery then a few weeks in the VFL.  Probably looking at about round 9 earliest now.

    Hasn't been able to get back to his best since the GF

    Agree. But if we utilise our depth to cover for him and give him time to get over his injuries and get ‘pre season’ fitness back I would be more than happy if he came back even a bit later in the season (if required)

    Come finals we need a fit 22 on the ground, not a injury laden team as we had last year

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    Salem's a good player.
    He's also coverable.
    No need to rush.

     

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    Hopefully it's not as bad as T Mac's in 2019.

    From memory he kicked 6 goals against Carlton to 3 quarter time then missed the final 6 games of the year.

     

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