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PRESEASON TRAINING: Wednesday 12th February 2025

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See semitendinosis pic. ‘High’ means closer to the bum, i.e. the ‘origin’, or attachment from the sit bone of the pelvis (Ischial tuberosity). The more tendon involvement (roughly seen as the white tissue), the slower healing, therefore longer rehab and return to play. All full recovery from ANY hamstring tear starts at 3 weeks. 

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      On 12/02/2025 at 22:40, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    Isn't the hamstring connected to the bone at both ends?

    are you doubting artificial intelligence's ability to medically diagnose?

    next you'll be saying that dr dermott's ability to diagnose an injury to a player in perth while commentating from a bunker in dorcas st, south melbourne, is in question

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      On 12/02/2025 at 22:40, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    Isn't the hamstring connected to the bone at both ends?

    Yes but because of the work required the higher the tear ( Semitendinosis)and the density of the muscle, the worse that it is, higher is the worst kind, and if severe enough will require surgery

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      On 12/02/2025 at 23:02, Webber said:

    See semitendinosis pic. ‘High’ means closer to the bum, i.e. the ‘origin’, or attachment from the sit bone of the pelvis (Ischial tuberosity). The more tendon involvement (roughly seen as the white tissue), the slower healing, therefore longer rehab and return to play. All full recovery from ANY hamstring tear starts at 3 weeks. 

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    It’s always perplexed me how Steven May was able to play in the GF. Hammy has always seemed the one injury you can’t “play through”.

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      On 12/02/2025 at 22:40, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    Isn't the hamstring connected to the bone at both ends?

     

      On 12/02/2025 at 22:40, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    Isn't the hamstring connected to the bone at both ends?

    From memory the knee bone is connected the thigh bone thigh bone is connected to the hip bone.Last time I tore a hammy i thought i had broken my leg

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    And by the  way get off the back of Ghostwriter she does more for this forum than anyone .Plus does a lot for MFC which nobody on here does.So to all cretins shut tfu

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      On 12/02/2025 at 23:39, forever demons said:

     

    From memory the knee bone is connected the thigh bone thigh bone is connected to the hip bone.Last time I tore a hammy i thought i had broken my leg

     

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      On 12/02/2025 at 06:10, Ghostwriter said:

    Omfg am I being pranked? Cannot believe how big a deal this has become. AT FIRST THEY WERE FLANKING HIM HOLDING HIS ELBOWS. AS THEY NEARED THE BOUNDARY THEY PUT HIS ARMS AROUND THEIR SHOULDERS.

    Not gonna repeat this again. Three times is two times too many. In fact not gonna post for a while. [censored] if I’m gonna let anyone insult me when I’m trying my best to relay things as they’re happening while there’s so much else going on. So go ahead and doubt anything or even everything I say.

    GW out. 

    Hey GW. Please dont let us remote watchers down. Keep up your reports as while we all have different perceptions and visions of your words its way, way, better than having to wait for the biased [censored] of the mass media, who only seem to report disaster for the dees.

    Its an interesting collective we are privileged  to enjoy and all track watchers give their perception from different viewpoints and different times. I cannot thank you all enough. you provide great joy and enjoyment. I can even enjoy some of the almost sniping retorts as I see there is also some grudging admiration amongst you for those different approaches. Please enjoy each others company as remember to respect each other as we all do.

    GW, I and I am sure others really appreciate your often cute insights and you give me  a great feeling of intimacy with the players that I would not be game to attempt. I am really happy that you can do that for me, and should I meet you I would be delighted to shout and enjoy  a beverage of your choice with you to discuss your obvious passion and ability.

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      On 13/02/2025 at 01:05, Demonland said:

    Not sure if this has been brought up on here before but what is the reason for TMac wearing the white lycra (?) top?

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    From the image above it seems to be a "crop top" for want of a better word and only covers the arms and chest.

    Sun protection or something else?

    I have some of these. theyre from a company called SPArms. theyre for sun protection. they genuinely do actually feel cool to have on - i run in mine on hot days. i love them. my wife does not. im surprised they havent made a full body stinger style suit one for clarry tbh

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      On 13/02/2025 at 00:40, adonski said:

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    Good height reference. Jeffo taller than I expected.

    Edited by Left Foot Snap
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      On 13/02/2025 at 01:21, biggestred said:

    I have some of these. theyre from a company called SPArms. theyre for sun protection. they genuinely do actually feel cool to have on - i run in mine on hot days. i love them. my wife does not. im surprised they havent made a full body stinger style suit one for clarry tbh

    Interesting. We still walk in discreet sleeves and find them excellent. This may be a good solution for longer outings.

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      On 13/02/2025 at 01:21, biggestred said:

    I have some of these. theyre from a company called SPArms. theyre for sun protection. they genuinely do actually feel cool to have on - i run in mine on hot days. i love them. my wife does not. im surprised they havent made a full body stinger style suit one for clarry tbh

    A lot of golfers wear these. Sun protection is ultra important!

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    Please, dear God, let the football begin. Chipping one another about this sort of thing is just ridiculous.

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      On 13/02/2025 at 02:14, Demonland said:

    Everyone should be wearing sunscreen every day.

    That's just what big sunscreen wants you to think.

    Also, that's now the third post in this thread that made me think of Robocop. I think I'd better check out for a few days.

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      On 13/02/2025 at 02:38, Little Goffy said:

    That's just what big sunscreen wants you to think.

    Also, that's now the third post in this thread that made me think of Robocop. I think I'd better check out for a few days.

    Or you could take advice from Instagram that sunscreen gives you cancer so don’t use it. Simply jump in the Speedo’s and off to the beachSun Burn GIF by Jon Frickey

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      On 13/02/2025 at 01:05, Demonland said:

    Not sure if this has been brought up on here before but what is the reason for TMac wearing the white lycra (?) top?

    Screenshot 2025-02-13 at 12-05-05 Training Gallery Friday match moments.png

    From the image above it seems to be a "crop top" for want of a better word and only covers the arms and chest.

    Sun protection or something else?

    Sun protection and Petty was wearing the same type of garment yesterday.

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      On 13/02/2025 at 00:33, dpositive said:

    Hey GW. Please dont let us remote watchers down. Keep up your reports as while we all have different perceptions and visions of your words its way, way, better than having to wait for the biased [censored] of the mass media, who only seem to report disaster for the dees.

    Its an interesting collective we are privileged  to enjoy and all track watchers give their perception from different viewpoints and different times. I cannot thank you all enough. you provide great joy and enjoyment. I can even enjoy some of the almost sniping retorts as I see there is also some grudging admiration amongst you for those different approaches. Please enjoy each others company as remember to respect each other as we all do.

    GW, I and I am sure others really appreciate your often cute insights and you give me  a great feeling of intimacy with the players that I would not be game to attempt. I am really happy that you can do that for me, and should I meet you I would be delighted to shout and enjoy  a beverage of your choice with you to discuss your obvious passion and ability.

    Thanks for turning the light on in what was becoming a very dark scary place 👏 

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