Injured Players Thread 2018 Year

[quinny88]

You would think these blokes would get all the dumb stuff out of the way in the off season not right before games start

[Huttabito]

"Luckless St Kilda midfielder Nathan Freeman has suffered yet another injury blow, tearing his hamstring at training on Friday.

St Kilda coach Alan Richardon had recently said that the top-10 draft pick was firming to play in round one.The Saints are expected to publicly confirm the news later on Wednesday."

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/freeman-tears-hamstring-again-20180221-p4z12y.html

[Huttabito]

"Luckless St Kilda midfielder Nathan Freeman has suffered yet another injury blow, tearing his hamstring at training on Friday.

St Kilda coach Alan Richardon had recently said that the top-10 draft pick was firming to play in round one.The Saints are expected to publicly confirm the news later on Wednesday."

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/freeman-tears-hamstring-again-20180221-p4z12y.html

St Kilda confirmation: http://www.saints.com.au/news/2018-02-21/setback-for-freeman

“Friday’s injury, while relatively minor, suggests there could be an underlying issue with scar tissue that is preventing him from reaching his full capacity.

“Nathan will consult a specialist this week, but regardless of whether surgery is the preferred option, the recovery period is expected to be the same as a conventional rehab program.

“It’s hoped he will only miss a few weeks of work on the track, where after he can then find a level of continuity with training and playing games that creates a platform to push for AFL selection.”

[Ringo]

And this for those considering Hanners:

Longmire on Hannebery: He will be touch and go for the start of the season. It is about making sure he is right for the majority of the season rather than Round 1 at this stage.

[SilverLion]

"Luckless St Kilda midfielder Nathan Freeman has suffered yet another injury blow, tearing his hamstring at training on Friday.

St Kilda coach Alan Richardon had recently said that the top-10 draft pick was firming to play in round one.The Saints are expected to publicly confirm the news later on Wednesday."

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/freeman-tears-hamstring-again-20180221-p4z12y.html

St Kilda confirmation: http://www.saints.com.au/news/2018-02-21/setback-for-freeman

“Friday’s injury, while relatively minor, suggests there could be an underlying issue with scar tissue that is preventing him from reaching his full capacity.

“Nathan will consult a specialist this week, but regardless of whether surgery is the preferred option, the recovery period is expected to be the same as a conventional rehab program.

“It’s hoped he will only miss a few weeks of work on the track, where after he can then find a level of continuity with training and playing games that creates a platform to push for AFL selection.”

He got a little closer to actually playing a JLT game this year. Maybe next year. Incredibly unlucky though, reminds me a bit of Morabito.

[quinny88]

"Luckless St Kilda midfielder Nathan Freeman has suffered yet another injury blow, tearing his hamstring at training on Friday.

St Kilda coach Alan Richardon had recently said that the top-10 draft pick was firming to play in round one.The Saints are expected to publicly confirm the news later on Wednesday."

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/freeman-tears-hamstring-again-20180221-p4z12y.html

Surprise surprise

[frenzy]

Now if Freeman went out on the turps and played up, I could totally understand.

[Gigantor]

SEN saying Birch has been ruled out of Rd 1

[quinny88]

SEN saying Birch has been ruled out of Rd 1

Makes that decision easy

[Nige]

SEN saying Birch has been ruled out of Rd 1

Makes that decision easy

Honestly, I was really hoping people picked him just to laugh later.

[Ringo]

Willie Rioli (knock to the knee) - Injured in AFL X, will not play in JLT 1

Confirmation on Riolis injury so may be another to strike off.  Rookies starting to go down.

And another rookie bites the dust.

Jack Petruccelle (Finger) - Injured in AFL X, in rehab for 4-5 weeks prior to being able to fully train

[Bully]

SEN saying Birch has been ruled out of Rd 1

SEN also said Nicnat was definitely out & then the next day there's an AFL.com article stating he's on track. In any case I'll grab Bonner instead.

[Bully]

The Age has confirmed Birch is out, just gotta hope Bonner is good to go.

[SilverLion]

The Age has confirmed Birch is out, just gotta hope Bonner is good to go.

Brayshaw?

[Bully]

The Age has confirmed Birch is out, just gotta hope Bonner is good to go.

Brayshaw?

Brayshaw a bit more expensive, think I will stick with Bonner. Reckon he's good for 75.