Are we committed to OMac for the year?

You reckon? Without looking at the stats, it feels like we've had shocking injuries for at least the last 5 years running

I reckon Sayers should be looking at the best 3 performed clubs, injury fitness & rehab wise over that period, & target one of their high performance managers. Russell came with huge raps but his tenure has been a total disappointment. The latest thing being Mcgovern & MacDonald are well on their way in their recoveries, & then all of a suden, bam, seasons over.

You reckon? Without looking at the stats, it feels like we've had shocking injuries for at least the last 5 years running

I reckon Sayers should be looking at the best 3 performed clubs, injury fitness & rehab wise over that period, & target one of their high performance managers. Russell came with huge raps but his tenure has been a total disappointment. The latest thing being Mcgovern & MacDonald are well on their way in their recoveries, & then all of a suden, bam, seasons over.

I just got back from a walk to the park and beach with my 14yo who is in the Sydney Academy.

CK, I just posted my thoughts on Players thread: Gov thread.

Gov has had soft tissue injuries every year since he was 19yo.
You didn't expect him to do another one this year? Have a reread of posts over preseason: Posters expected it.

OMac had back issues before he was delisted by Melb at 23yo and nearly 100 games.
Any wonder why he was delisted. We took a risk, but only rookie risk.
He broke down last year when we needed him most. Looks like the same injury has flared up again.

History tells you its not Russell.

3 years ago Melbourne's season was derailed with 17 operations over the summer. They were the walking wounded.
3 years later....Premiers.

Worth having a look at what they did, but I tell you alot of the brittle players were discarded, or not selected.
What are you left with? Players who can withstand the rigours of AFL week in week out.
Its a rough and tough game on the body

CK, I just posted my thoughts on Players thread: Gov thread.

Gov has had soft tissue injuries every year since he was 19yo.
You didn't expect him to do another one this year? Have a reread of posts over preseason: Posters expected it.

OMac had back issues before he was delisted by Melb at 23yo and nearly 100 games.
Any wonder why he was delisted. We took a risk, but only rookie risk.
He broke down last year when we needed him most. Looks like the same injury has flared up again.

History tells you its not Russell.

3 years ago Melbourne's season was derailed with 17 operations over the summer. They were the walking wounded.
3 years later....Premiers.

Worth having a look at what they did, but I tell you alot of the brittle players were discarded, or not selected.
What are you left with? Players who can withstand the rigours of AFL week in week out.
Its a rough and tough game on the body

Maybe there is a bit of truth to both my side & yours bondi.

Voss said upon arrival at CFC the best ability is availability

He won't be happy one iota there are so many injuries

Thing is yes some are injury prone and we should never have got them but there's a lot of other injured players the last few years at CFC

A review would potentially find more than 1 reason

I'd be showing those who are injury prone the door. AFL lists are small compared to some other sports like NFL. If you lose 4 key defenders you are close to screwed. Just 4 players. The margin for error is tiny. Can't afford to recruit injury prone players let alone keep them on the list for years.

SOS made some good moves but also some dumb ones.

I think that is too much of a generalisation. A player could be sidelined on multiple occassions for different injuries, so we delist him because he is "prone" to injury. The medical staff across the industry share information as the AFL and all clubs want the players available for selection not injured. So treatments across clubs will be similar. The fitness staff work closely with the medical staff within each club to endevour to get all players physically fit for the rigor of AFL football. That requires individual training regimes and recovery plans which may change if there is a change to the playing requirements for a player. Because he has moved to the backline are the physical requirements for playing now different, remembering subtle differences can have huge impact.

Add Marchbank wad injured when we got gim

I think that is too much of a generalisation. A player could be sidelined on multiple occassions for different injuries, so we delist him because he is "prone" to injury. The medical staff across the industry share information as the AFL and all clubs want the players available for selection not injured. So treatments across clubs will be similar. The fitness staff work closely with the medical staff within each club to endevour to get all players physically fit for the rigor of AFL football. That requires individual training regimes and recovery plans which may change if there is a change to the playing requirements for a player. Because he has moved to the backline are the physical requirements for playing now different, remembering subtle differences can have huge impact.

Geez it must have been some sort of corky for George Hewett. Missing a second week

There is a rumour doing the rounds that he has had bleeding in the calf and may not return until about round 10.

There is a rumour doing the rounds that he has had bleeding in the calf and may not return until about round 10.

A corky is the result of a blunt trauma to the muscle that causes bleeding deep within the muscle. The medical term for this is a contusion. It is usually the result of a direct impact to the muscle from an object, or by contact with a person.

A corky can occur in any area, but it is most common for a contusion to be in the thigh region. This is due to the collisions that occur in sport between the muscle and ball, or muscle and another player. The blow to the muscle causes local muscle damage with associated bleeding.

Contusions can range from minor blows, resulting in minimal pain and no loss of activity, to severe contusions resulting in ‑ significant pain and loss of function. They may even lead to surgery if there is significant bleeding in the area!

Signs & symptoms of a corked muscle
The main diagnostic criteria for a muscle contusion revolve around how the injury occurred along with other signs such as local tenderness, swelling and increased pain on movement and stretch. Severe pain at the time of the injury may limit the ability to walk and continue to participate in activities, and often means the end of the game for the injured player.

The blow causes damage to local blood vessels and muscle tissue. Bruising may or may not be present depending on the depth of the contusion. A contusion without bruising can often be more painful and restrictive as the blood can get trapped within the tissue layers, so it doesn’t make it to the surface to see as a bruise.

Sometimes with severe contusions, the swelling may track down to the knee joint or lower leg or even press on nerves in the area causing pins and needles, numbness or compartment syndrome and severe pain.

Physiotherapy treatment involves soft tissue therapy, controlled massage, dry needling, stretching, strengthening and education on what you should and shouldn’t be doing. This will allow the fastest and safest return to sport.