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Christian Petracca’s 2024 Season Ending Injuries

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On 08/07/2024 at 11:06, Jaded No More said:

Any doctors in the house who can shed some light on whether the two medical events are related, or a completely unfortunate coincidence? 
 

coincidence

On 08/07/2024 at 13:17, #11-TonyAnderson said:

I was in hospital for appendectomy for a few days back in the mid 70s.

some are done as a day case, especially in the morning.   Other than his splenic injury he would (if uncomplicated) be back in a week or three.

On 08/07/2024 at 13:48, Proud Demon said:

If it’s not a complicated case would usually go home after an overnight stay. Most of my patients aren’t elite athletes but for someone who is fit could usually play in a week or two. Obviously not a problem for Trac and they might be more cautious with things like antibiotics for longer given his spleen. 

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12 hours ago, Bobby McKenzie said:

It was reported that Christian was resuming some light running earlier last week. Does anyone know if this actually happened?

Well, no one seems to verify that Tracc did resume light running. WCW, maybe you can answer this one?

 
6 hours ago, Bobby McKenzie said:

Well, no one seems to verify that Tracc did resume light running. WCW, maybe you can answer this one?

It was reported in the media (The Age) last week. He's starting light running which he's very excited about. When asked will he be back for the later finals if Melbourne were in it he said he's strictly no contact for 3 - 4 months. (Which I took as meaning if we're in the GF he'll play out of the square and kick 6)

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    4 hours ago, Roost it far said:

    It was reported in the media (The Age) last week. He's starting light running which he's very excited about. When asked will he be back for the later finals if Melbourne were in it he said he's strictly no contact for 3 - 4 months. (Which I took as meaning if we're in the GF he'll play out of the square and kick 6)

    Thanks for that Rooster. Living in Perth I miss out on all the latest. Love your sense of humour. Cheers.

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    On 30/07/2024 at 01:24, Bobby McKenzie said:

    Well, no one seems to verify that Tracc did resume light running. WCW, maybe you can answer this one?

    Sure can Bobby…

     

    This was this morning. He’s plugging this event…

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    He’s walking in the above vid but apparently he’d been jogging beforehand. 

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    4 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Sure can Bobby…

     

     

    This was this morning. He’s plugging this event…

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    He’s walking in the above vid but apparently he’d been jogging beforehand. 

    Geez, he’s that good our Trac.

    He made the sun come out in his part of Melbourne. 

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    Two blokes i'm going to knock out when i get to heaven.

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    On 30/07/2024 at 08:18, Roost it far said:

    It was reported in the media (The Age) last week. He's starting light running which he's very excited about. When asked will he be back for the later finals if Melbourne were in it he said he's strictly no contact for 3 - 4 months. (Which I took as meaning if we're in the GF he'll play out of the square and kick 6)

    That would be BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG

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    3 minutes ago, Willmoy1947 said:

    Two blokes i'm going to knock out when i get to heaven.

    Who and can i help

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    2 minutes ago, Willmoy1947 said:

    Two blokes i'm going to knock out when i get to heaven.

    I think you will be disappointed. One definitely wont be there. 

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    Speaking about that [censored], it's going to be an interesting watch V Carlton to see if the thug comes out primed for their do or die game. Hope he gets cleaned up by Harry. 

    2 hours ago, doc roet said:

    Speaking about that [censored], it's going to be an interesting watch V Carlton to see if the thug comes out primed for their do or die game. Hope he gets cleaned up by Harry. 

    No - they will use Cripps.  Immune from prosecution.

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    56 minutes ago, monoccular said:

    No - they will use Cripps.  Immune from prosecution.

    'To award one Brownlow Medal to a player who should have been disqualified is unfortunate, to award two... looks like carelessness.'

     


    1 minute ago, Demonland said:

    Love it, but Trac has lost a lot of condition and muscle… 

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    8 minutes ago, Demonsterative said:

    Love it, but Trac has lost a lot of condition and muscle… 

    Which is to be expected after not one but two internal organs had to be operated on. 
    He is coming off a much better base than most and will be back to his best physical self soon enough. 
    It’s the mental side of things that will be much harder to “train” I think. 

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    10 minutes ago, Demonsterative said:

    Love it, but Trac has lost a lot of condition and muscle… 

    Not as bad as what I thought . Has lost muscle over the shoulder/arms but his thighs look ok.

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    6 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    Which is to be expected after not one but two internal organs had to be operated on. 
    He is coming off a much better base than most and will be back to his best physical self soon enough. 
    It’s the mental side of things that will be much harder to “train” I think. 

    It’s a significant change in a short time though Jaded. 

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    5 minutes ago, djr said:

    Not as bad as what I thought . Has lost muscle over the shoulder/arms but his thighs look ok.

    Trac has always had big thighs. Even when he was drafted. It’s why he has such explosive power. 

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    11 minutes ago, djr said:

    Not as bad as what I thought . Has lost muscle over the shoulder/arms but his thighs look ok.

    It is what i think every pre-season - so am sure its not that bad. I thought it would have been harder to keep the weight off without the exercise. Those with Mediterranean upbringings will know what i mean. Mum and Nonna would have been having daily bake-offs to ensure whatever Trac had lost weight wise would be put back on with a bit extra. 

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    8 minutes ago, Demonsterative said:

    It’s a significant change in a short time though Jaded. 

    It is, which is why anyone delusional enough to think he could play again this year needs to put those thoughts to bed. 
    He is listed as “indefinite” for a very good reason. There are no guarantees of when he will return to AFL. 

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    1 minute ago, Gawndy the Great said:

    It is what i think every pre-season - so am sure its not that bad. I thought it would have been harder to keep the weight off without the exercise. Those with Mediterranean upbringings will know what i mean. Mum and Nonna would have been having daily bake-offs to ensure whatever Trac had lost weight wise would be put back on with a bit extra. 

    True, but getting the muscle back is what is going to take months.

     
    8 minutes ago, Demonsterative said:

    It’s a significant change in a short time though Jaded. 

    It is, which is why anyone delusional enough to think he could play again this year needs to put those thoughts to bed. 
    He is listed as “indefinite” for a very good reason. There are no guarantees of when he will return to AFL. 

    2 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    It is, which is why anyone delusional enough to think he could play again this year needs to put those thoughts to bed. 
    He is listed as “indefinite” for a very good reason. There are no guarantees of when he will return to AFL. 

    I worry he will be coming back from a poor base preseason, although muscle memory kicks in very quickly for sports ppl. 
     

    Totes agree. It will be the mental/emotional demons he will battle. He was a beast on field prior. 


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