I hear Bower had to have his leg amputated at the knee so he's out for the year while they try and find a cybernetic implant so he can resume next season, although the AFL will have to sign off on the surgery to ensure he doesn't gain a competitive advantage from a titanium alloy leg.

Good source.

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20 ways to see the world,
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What's the usual recovery time for that procedure Dr Jimmae?

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Congratulations CK95

Minimal, but the calibration period for the mechanics of the leg as well as the containment field for the uranium power source take quite a bit longer. He should be ok to get in a full pre-season.

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29 different attributes,
And only 7 that you like;
20 ways to see the world,
Or 20 ways to start a fight.

Being reported on BigFooty by a quality poster who's been very reliable in the past that Bower will play and Armfield may still come in for Anderson.

Are you sure ??? I heard he was dead ...........................

Is that the same quality poster who swears very reliably that Bower is injured?
ps.The Ox has just got word that (maybe) Bower is injured...

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

Whilst obviously I want 'the Power' to play tonight, I'm more fussed about whether his alleged injury is really a 4-6 weeker. If someone offered me for him to just miss this week only I'd probably take it.

If it is really 4-6 then it's pretty weird that he's been named.

I just heard from All Saints Hospital that the entire Carlton squad have been admitted with a mystery virus and are out for the match tonight. Rumour has it the team caught the bug from Bower's mechanical leg.

Melbourne Storm are being flown in to cover for the Blues.

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

My wife and I just bought some grog at Dan Murphy's and we saw a bttle of wine called something like Bowler's Run.

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So, Bower's out with the runs?

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C'mon Blueboys!

Get well soon Pauly B.

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29 different attributes,
And only 7 that you like;
20 ways to see the world,
Or 20 ways to start a fight.

Runs? Hmmm maybe Marcus North should speak to Bowser.

No that was Jamisons Run he saw at Dans. Jamison has the trots after his shoulder injury. ABC reported Bower out as did Hungrys outfit UZ at lunchtime

fox footy teams just announced that bower is out with a quad strain, replaced in team by armfield ...

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... an eagle flew out of the night. he was something to observe, came in close i heard a voice, bending stretching every nerve, had to listen had no choice ...

Bugger. Pleased Army is in, but losing Bower - that's a big loss. Tall, mobile and great for running it out of our defense. So I take it Waite has to play back tonight then..

C'mon boys.. Would love to be 2 from 2 after tonight.

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I would like to thank Collingwood for helping me keep faith in my old man. He always told me that 'People are thick'.

Wasn't this thread locked a few days ago?

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Gee we missed PB big time tonight. Pleeeaaase get well SOON PB!!

damn.

i was hoping it was lies.

kudos to whoever reported it.

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dane's trolling again

All the smart arse comedians from earlier today have gone missing.
Funny that.

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Looking forward to seeing our potential realised.