bower out for 1 week so far (better make that 2)

shake and bake · **Joined:** Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:23 am **Posts:** 24

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ ... fault.aspx

The Blues trained behind closed doors on Wednesday, but Ratten obviously liked what he saw from important defender Paul Bower, who was a late withdrawal against the Brisbane Lions with a leg injury.

"Bower will be close, we're giving him every opportunity, but if there's any risk we won't play him," he said.

"We'll test him more tomorrow. The nine days [break] has been a bonus but we'll have a look at that tomorrow."

camel · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2010 3:27 pm

kezza wrote:

SEN saying that Carlton have told them that Bower is a possible return this week. I doubt it.

http://twitter.com/Whitey927/status/11735348078

:confused:

Blue Vain · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:35 am **Posts:** 17959

Quote:

I said he was touch and go last Thursday so I cant see how he's not 100% already

http://twitter.com/Jimmae/status/FIIK

GWS · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:12 pm

Blue Vain wrote:

Quote:

I said he was touch and go last Thursday so I cant see how he's not 100% already

http://twitter.com/Jimmae/status/FIIK

Jez1966 · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 6:42 pm **Posts:** 2833

On the Channel 10 news tonight they had footage of Paul with his right knee strapped doing some boxing/punching. He didn't look in any discomfort.

The Spornstar · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:02 pm

Jez1966 wrote:

On the Channel 10 news tonight they had footage of Paul with his right knee strapped doing some boxing/punching. He didn't look in any discomfort.

I would prefer vision of him running without discomfort....

All we have to go by is Ratten apparently liking what he saw at a closed session. Surely we've had an open session since last Thursday? If so, does anyone know if he was even out there?

jimmae · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:05 pm

Blue Vain wrote:

Quote:

I said he was touch and go last Thursday so I cant see how he's not 100% already

http://twitter.com/Jimmae/status/FIIK

We should go down to the club, split the bill on an MRI of his leg, sort all this stuff out. :lol:

The Normal One · **Joined:** Mon Apr 06, 2009 8:35 pm **Posts:** 20076

Jez1966 wrote:

On the Channel 10 news tonight they had footage of Paul with his right knee strapped doing some boxing/punching. He didn't look in any discomfort.

He wouldn't unless the bag fights back.

Virgin Blue · **Joined:** Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:32 pm **Posts:** 3021

Didn't look like he was doing much running on Ch 10. Just punching??

I'll be surprised if he plays.

JohnM · **Posted:** Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:50 am

Well if he's going to be out for 3 weeks, we may as well pick him and get him to punch Reimer's lights out in the first minute.

Perhaps that's why he's training with the bag.

Punter22 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:15 pm

JohnM wrote:

Well if he's going to be out for 3 weeks, we may as well pick him and get him to punch Reimer's lights out in the first minute.

Perhaps that's why he's training with the bag.

Now THAT is the kind of selection policy I am looking for. Pre-emptive strikes. :thumbsup:

Goltzenberg · **Posted:** Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:29 pm

Punter22 wrote:

JohnM wrote:

Well if he's going to be out for 3 weeks, we may as well pick him and get him to punch Reimer's lights out in the first minute.

Perhaps that's why he's training with the bag.

Now THAT is the kind of selection policy I am looking for. Pre-emptive strikes. :thumbsup:

And Alwyn Davey as well, when he runs into Thornton after they kick a goal and get another free infront for taking a flop!!

That happened twice in a row if l remember correctly from our two games against the scum.

Virgin Blue · **Joined:** Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:32 pm **Posts:** 3021

Goltzenberg wrote:

Punter22 wrote:

JohnM wrote:

Well if he's going to be out for 3 weeks, we may as well pick him and get him to punch Reimer's lights out in the first minute.

Perhaps that's why he's training with the bag.

Now THAT is the kind of selection policy I am looking for. Pre-emptive strikes. :thumbsup:

And Alwyn Davey as well, when he runs into Thornton after they kick a goal and get another free infront for taking a flop!!

That happened twice in a row if l remember correctly from our two games against the scum.

Thornton is better off falling over if that happens again, maybe he will get the free - so long as it is obviously not a dive

bluegirl72 · **Joined:** Sat May 23, 2009 8:30 pm **Posts:** 23911

Jez1966 wrote:

On the Channel 10 news tonight they had footage of Paul with his right knee strapped doing some boxing/punching. He didn't look in any discomfort.

Was he punching above Waite? :grin:

buzzaaaah · **Joined:** Mon Feb 28, 2005 10:31 am **Posts:** 17892

Virgin Blue wrote:

Goltzenberg wrote:

Punter22 wrote:

Now THAT is the kind of selection policy I am looking for. Pre-emptive strikes. :thumbsup:

And Alwyn Davey as well, when he runs into Thornton after they kick a goal and get another free infront for taking a flop!!

That happened twice in a row if l remember correctly from our two games against the scum.

Thornton is better off falling over if that happens again, maybe he will get the free - so long as it is obviously not a dive

If Thornton falls over from a Davey bump, the AFL will charge him with bringing the game into disrepute

Juddy&theKruezers · **Joined:** Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:12 pm **Posts:** 4426

shake and bake wrote:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/91796/default.aspx

The Blues trained behind closed doors on Wednesday, but Ratten obviously liked what he saw from important defender Paul Bower, who was a late withdrawal against the Brisbane Lions with a leg injury.

"Bower will be close, we're giving him every opportunity, but if there's any risk we won't play him," he said.

"We'll test him more tomorrow. The nine days [break] has been a bonus but we'll have a look at that tomorrow."

Closed door training sessions can only mean one thing....loss coming up this week.... :lol:

The Spornstar · **Posted:** Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:09 am

So it's been 2 games so far. Anyone know if 'The Power' is any chance to play this week?

ps whilst on the topic, had to laugh at PB's wikipedia page the other day:

"Paul Bower receives a cult following from Carlton supporters, who chant "Bower has the Power" and erupt with loud roars and support when he receives the ball during the game."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bower

Pickle · **Posted:** Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:07 am

shake and bake wrote:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/91796/default.aspx

The Blues trained behind closed doors on Wednesday, but Ratten obviously liked what he saw from important defender Paul Bower, who was a late withdrawal against the Brisbane Lions with a leg injury.

Those amazing 'closed sessions' that Ratts likes to use.....I hope we have more this week!!!!

tommi · **Posted:** Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:11 am

bluegirl72 wrote:

Jez1966 wrote:

On the Channel 10 news tonight they had footage of Paul with his right knee strapped doing some boxing/punching. He didn't look in any discomfort.

Was he punching above Waite? :grin:

Hey...........

that's not bad Seventy Two Girl............!

not bad at all........!

kindest regards tommi

combay6175 · **Joined:** Tue May 05, 2009 8:13 pm **Posts:** 15

The Spornstar wrote:

So it's been 2 games so far. Anyone know if 'The Power' is any chance to play this week?

ps whilst on the topic, had to laugh at PB's wikipedia page the other day:

"Paul Bower receives a cult following from Carlton supporters, who chant "Bower has the Power" and erupt with loud roars and support when he receives the ball during the game."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bower

i believe Paul is still 2-3 weeks away ,hes still not running ...... the question that would need to be asked is .....
would he come back thru the 2's
4-5 weeks without hard running/training :banghead:

bower out for 1 week so far (better make that 2)

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