Brodie Smith to miss 8 Weeks

LF · February 18, 2013, 04:37:31 PM

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-02-18/crow-to-miss-eight-weeks

COnfirmed that he has broken his collarbone and will miss 8 weeks.

Grazz · February 18, 2013, 04:45:46 PM

Bit of a shame for him/us but he'll be back, better a collarbone than a reconstruction.

LF · February 18, 2013, 04:48:48 PM

Someone in SC topic just asked who would replace him for those few weeks.
Any thoughts on that Grazz?

Hagebear · February 18, 2013, 04:53:02 PM

As silly as it sounds Richard Tambling has looked good off half back and Sando loves him. Did average 88 in 2009 and is only 200k, and should get opportunities.

Grazz · February 18, 2013, 05:13:00 PM

Quote from: luvfooty on February 18, 2013, 04:48:48 PM
Someone in SC topic just asked who would replace him for those few weeks.
Any thoughts on that Grazz?

Im thinking Andy Otten. Will keep you up to date as more info comes to light over the next few days on who is his likely replacement.

Toga · February 18, 2013, 05:23:52 PM

Bit of a shame for the young fella, was almost convinced this would be his year :(

Hope he comes back strong next year, could be a handy pick up for our fantasy teams!

PowerBug · February 18, 2013, 05:25:39 PM

Well then, there goes 5DoubleCrow's prediction of him being All Australian ::)

Windigo · February 18, 2013, 05:26:50 PM

Quote from: Hagebear on February 18, 2013, 04:53:02 PM
As silly as it sounds Richard Tambling has looked good off half back and Sando loves him. Did average 88 in 2009 and is only 200k, and should get opportunities.

Yep..Still wouldn't go near him though. :P

Grazz · February 18, 2013, 05:29:48 PM

Quote from: Toga on February 18, 2013, 05:23:52 PM
Bit of a shame for the young fella, was almost convinced this would be his year :(

Hope he comes back strong next year, could be a handy pick up for our fantasy teams!

He's only going to miss the 1st 4 or 5 rounds mate, not the season. :)

elephants · February 18, 2013, 05:39:35 PM

Shame for the kid, going to be an excellent player one day!

Toga · February 18, 2013, 06:01:39 PM

Quote from: Grazz on February 18, 2013, 05:29:48 PM
Quote from: Toga on February 18, 2013, 05:23:52 PM
Bit of a shame for the young fella, was almost convinced this would be his year :(

Hope he comes back strong next year, could be a handy pick up for our fantasy teams!

He's only going to miss the 1st 4 or 5 rounds mate, not the season. :)

That's true... But I heard one of the radio stations yesterday say it will take him 6-8 weeks to get back to full training/playing in the ressies, then he'll need to break back into the team, by which stage someone might have taken the opportunity to cement themselves in his spot :-X

I hope this isn't the case but it doesn't sound too unreasonable...

Justin Bieber · February 18, 2013, 06:07:22 PM

Damn it! :(

Hagebear · February 18, 2013, 06:09:43 PM

Could this open the door for Kerridge??

SydneyRox · February 18, 2013, 06:11:58 PM

Quote from: Hagebear on February 18, 2013, 06:09:43 PM
Could this open the door for Kerridge??

I was thinking the same.... next few games I guess will give us some idea.

Toga · February 18, 2013, 06:13:27 PM

Quote from: Hagebear on February 18, 2013, 06:09:43 PM
Could this open the door for Kerridge??

:o nice one mate! didn't even think about that!