Sandilands out for 8

Ricochet · February 19, 2013, 04:44:11 PM

http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/news/2013-02-19/sandilands-out-for-8.workstation

Scans have confirmed Aaron Sandilands sustained a partial tear to his hamstring tendon during Saturday nightâ€™s NAB Cup match against Geelong.

No surgery will be required, however, the injury will sideline the ruckman for up to eight weeks.

General manager football operations, Chris Bond said that Sandilandsâ€™ absence would provide opportunities for other players.

â€œIts certainly unfortunate that Aaron will be out for an extended period of time, but we have great confidence in our structures and players to be able to fill the role,â€ Bond said.

SydneyRox · February 19, 2013, 04:55:01 PM

Another massive blow.... opens the door for Clarke....

What about a rookie upgrade??

Cicjose · February 19, 2013, 04:59:14 PM

Quote from: SydneyRox on February 19, 2013, 04:55:01 PM
Another massive blow.... opens the door for Clarke....

What about a rookie upgrade??

Moller if they want a straight swap rookie for LTI

valkorum · February 21, 2013, 02:04:19 AM

Griffin, Clarke, Keplar, Hannath will all get a go before Moller gets upgraded.

tbagrocks · March 12, 2013, 06:46:04 PM

I'd like to pick a replacement at R1 for now, but is that Clarke or Griffen? So i'll be staying away!

Ricochet · March 14, 2013, 03:47:23 PM

Here' the latest fellas

ok here we go boys, got a proper update this time.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-03-14/sandi-a-round-two-chance

Hard running Sandi on track for early return

FREMANTLE ruckman Aaron Sandilands has ramped up his running program and appears set for a round two return after initial fears he could miss the first month of the season.

Sandilands suffered a partial tear to his hamstring tendon in late February and was expected to be sidelined for up to eight weeks, but his recovery has been strong.

The three-time All Australian, who moved well in a short running session at Fremantle Oval on Thursday morning, is now in line to face the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium in round two.

"He'd been running PB's, he was in really good shape and he was light, so unfortunately [he suffered] a little bit of hamstring but he'll be available round two," coach Ross Lyon said.

"I've got great confidence in our strength and conditioning staff to prepare a great program."

Assistant coach Brett Kirk said it was unlikely Sandilands could progress quickly enough to be available for Fremantle's season-opener against West Coast in nine days.

SydneyRox · March 14, 2013, 04:43:41 PM

That is AWESOME news for my draft league!! Rnd 3 he could smash a nice 125+