3 hours ago, godees said:

The good thing about an isolated MCL injury is that you can get back to straight line running relatively early in your rehab.

I had a grade 2 MCL injury a few years ago and they heal up well (good blood supply).

Being able to run is key for player's rehabbing in maintaining their aerobic base - given he's had a pretty solid preseason he should keep his fitness level up ok if he can be running say after a month

And he'll be able to do upper body work whilst in a boot, which as a key forward won't hurt.

1 hour ago, picket fence said:

As I suggested mid season for him

4 - 6 is bad enough.

6 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

Hopefully as part of his rehab they teach Luker how to get that knee up and angled right at anyone who dares come in to his space and can then land a bit safer too.

He was hit from behind. I don't think knees are meant to bend that way.

2 hours ago, picket fence said:

As I suggested mid season for him

4-6 weeks from now is round 2-4 give or take - mid season suggests a much more significant injury than what’s being reported

8 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Agreed. However, even in this age the final decision is usually only made once a specialist or specialists have had the opportunity of examining the patient.

Just pure speculation

Scan.. initial assessment..

Possible referral to another specialist for corroborating (or otherwise) diagnosis.

Might need a secondary scan/assessment if not straight forward

Edited March 2Mar 2 by beelzebub

Does 4-6 weeks = the first 4 weeks of the season? (2 weeks of pre season)

Breaking up his dogs fighting.

Unbelievable really.

Could miss round 1 🤦‍♂️

8 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

Think it’s a grade 2 MCL. Grade 1 is usually just a bit of rest and get back out there. Grade 3 is when they lean towards surgery to get it healed quicker.

But he’ll definitely need a period of rehab, usually at least equal to how long he’s off legs in a brace.

Maybe he can tick these steps off within a week each but with a big body young tall I’d suspect they’ll lean conservatively.

3 hours ago, binman said:

Being able to run is key for player's rehabbing in maintaining their aerobic base - given he's had a pretty solid preseason he should keep his fitness level up ok if he can be running say after a month

And he'll be able to do upper body work whilst in a boot, which as a key forward won't hurt.

A question for those in the know

• how much can one sustain aerobic fitness when one cannot run?

• how much does, say, swimming maintain general fitness?

• how soon can he maybe get on a stationary bike?

Is the 4-6 weeks including no running for a few, then regaining fitness, or is it 4-6 before getting into full training?

Awwww perfugg friggen get rid of those dogs How utterly MFC

Wow

Our forwards are cursed at the moment.

Is this the Jeremy Howe defence??

This has happened before!

Someone out there with a better memory or research skills please sooth my itch.

3 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

This has happened before!

Someone out there with a better memory or research skills please sooth my itch.

Voldemort … I mean Petracca

afl.com.au

Dog bites man: Star Demon ruled out

Young Gun had finger surgery after being bitten by his dog

The dogs names were Maysie and Melkie.

Lovely.. just lovely.

In fairness, might be very minor.

It’s not uncommon. Dogs and cats can insert significant germs which commonly turns to infection.

Hopefully it’s minor, and he’s back soon.

Edited March 2Mar 2 by GawnOfTheDead

14 minutes ago, Dannyz said:

Breaking up his dogs fighting.

Unbelievable really.

Could miss round 1 🤦‍♂️

They just interviewed a witness on the news

Edited March 2Mar 2 by John Demonic

Hopefully he's only out this week would be a massive blow if he wasn't to play. We are running out of players maybe Sharp will replace him.

11 minutes ago, WERRIDEE said:

Hopefully he's only out this week would be a massive blow if he wasn't to play. We are running out of players maybe Sharp will replace him.

You’re a shot for a game at this rate, Werridee.

Edited March 2Mar 2 by GawnOfTheDead

25 minutes ago, WERRIDEE said:

Hopefully he's only out this week would be a massive blow if he wasn't to play. We are running out of players maybe Sharp will replace him.

...or Paddy Cross?

Trade tradie for tradie?

50 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Awwww perfugg friggen get rid of those dogs How utterly MFC

Seriously? It’s the dogs fault??

1 minute ago, Nietaphart said:

Seriously? It’s the dogs fault??

Well whose fault is it then!??

can we now ban dogs and home made tattoos cheers

2 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Well whose fault is it then!??

Fritta. You never put your hand into a dog fight. I think it’s common knowledge, but common knowledge isn’t always common.

I’ll add PF. My version of common knowledge, is you consistently like to see the negative and stick in the boots to our club.

Ugh this is up there with trac doing his knee playing basketball.

Could you imagine kingy when he got the phone call?