Petty Set to Miss 4-6 Weeks

[Older demon 2,779]

Has everyone forgotten about Schache, he was the preferred tall not that long ago!

[Gawndy the Great 9,011]

26 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

You are better off bringing Joel Smith to play that role. He has the height and athleticism to go with him. 

It’s an option for sure he has the defensive prowess and can work off him. 

Edited May 15, 2023 by Gawndy the Great

[Travy14 1,951]

I can't believe how many people look to smith, he will get gobbled up at AFL level (again).

This could be a blessing in disguise, who ever comes in should get this 4 block period to nail that spot.  Hopefully they lock it in and petty can return to def, i really think we are missing him back there.

[layzie 34,032]

This one is a hard one to move past. 

[dees189227 12,429]

What actually happened? Did someone step on his foot? 

[Dee Zephyr 19,269]

@dees189227 had his toe jammed between the ground and another player, it caused a sprain in one of the foot ligaments.

Edited May 15, 2023 by Dee Zephyr

[Macca 17,041]

26 minutes ago, YearOfTheDees said:

Wasn't McDonald picked as an emergency last week, sort of points to him getting the nod this week.

Yep, T-Mac is next in line and he can play the role (lead up CHF) that Petty was playing

Brown is more a deep forward (JVR's role) and Schache is there in reserve for one of the ruckman

[FlashInThePan 1,893]

4 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

@dees189227 had his toe jammed between the ground and another player, it caused a sprain in one of the foot ligaments.

I’m guessing that is a polite way of saying someone stepped on his toe?

[Dee Zephyr 19,269]

1 minute ago, FlashInThePan said:

I’m guessing that is a polite way of saying someone stepped on his toe?

Perhaps lol, the lady doc on the video said it was an interesting injury.

[Redleg 41,598]

8 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Perhaps lol, the lady doc on the video said it was an interesting injury.

The doc found it interesting and Jaded No more found it disastrous.

I am leaning towards Jaded's view on this one.

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

17 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

@dees189227 had his toe jammed between the ground and another player, it caused a sprain in one of the foot ligaments.

My understanding is this had nothing to do with what happened in the game and that this toe jam stuff is merely a cover.

Apparently he got wind of the MRO crappa on Sparrow and hunted Christian down.

Pssst....this hasn't gotten out of the four walls yet so mum's the word!

Edited May 15, 2023 by Demon Dynasty

[dl4e 5,851]

This is really bad news. I am with Jaded and Redleg. 

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,870]

28 minutes ago, Older demon said:

Has everyone forgotten about Schache, he was the preferred tall not that long ago!

No way. The only person who's forgotten about him is Bevo. In fact, I'm tipping him to have a career breakout game at Casey next week.

[old dee 23,873]

Oh no the dreaded 426.

[layzie 34,032]

Where do we go from here. 

[titan_uranus 25,046]

Well that sucks. 

No idea whether we turn to Brown, TMac, Schache, Smith or Melksham. 

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Yep the dreaded 426.

Im glad the Moonboot was only precautionary !!!

Edited May 15, 2023 by Wadda We Sing

[Diamond_Jim 12,628]

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

4-6

no numbers can be more aligned with MFCSS

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

11 minutes ago, layzie said:

Where do we go from here. 

 

 

[Dee Zephyr 19,269]

12 minutes ago, layzie said:

Where do we go from here. 

[Redlagged 813]

15 minutes ago, layzie said:

Where do we go from here. 

Sounds like it is the end of the world...our third defensive tall and makeshift foward has gone down for 4 to 6. Thought Melbourne was supposed to be a top team. Currently within an injury list most teams would kill for.

[Red and Blue realist 2,058]

I wonder if Schache offers more flexibility given he's got a lot more recent form down back, if we need cover down there.  Maybe even with TMac as the sub??

[DemonWA 3,936]

Disappointing for Petty who was finding form and starting to hit the score board too. 

Those that have called for Melk or Smith to play a defensive forward role on Alir are on the money IMO. 

 

[WERRIDEE 5,529]

Time for Big Ben Brown to step up. van Rooyen to play Petty's role.

[WERRIDEE 5,529]

B: Hibberd, May, McVee

HB: Brayshaw, Lever, Rivers

C: Hunter, Oliver, Langdon

HF: Pickett, van Rooyen, Neal-Bullen

F: Fritsch, Brown, Spargo

IC: Bowey, Jordon, Grundy, Chandler

SUB: Harmes

EMERG: Laurie