Injury 2019 Injury Thread

[Play it Sam]

Yeah, plus I've got no idea who could do something similar to Clark.
Maybe bring him in and say "Back yourself Parsnip you soft campaigner, don't care if you f**k everything up!
You probably will anyway even if you dont!"
Might provide a ton of run off HB and kick a couple of goals.

Umm that's Spazz-speak, not Scotty-speak. Still, Parsnip would understand it, even if we don't.

 

[Spazz Cat]

Honestly if Parsons comes in, just play him in a forward pocket where all he has to do is try and keep the ball down there and who knows, he might even snag a goal or two. More importantly, if he fu**s up then at least it's close to our goals.

BTW, don't bring Parsons in.

As for replacing Clark's influence, if they don't start using Tuohy and O'Connor's run then they've got no clue.

Don't really like Parsons in the forward pocket.
Unlike 2E and Oconnor he has real pace though.
I think it's time to see what he can actually do in his best position. HBF/Wing for mine.

 

[Spazz Cat]

Umm that's Spazz-speak, not Scotty-speak. Still, Parsnip would understand it, even if we don't.

Bloody Hell, I dunno how any of them can understand his instructions.
F**k they don't even know if they're actually playing till half an hour before the game with the super cunning late changes that blow the oppositions mind.
"Hey Scotty do you want a can of Coke while I'm at the fridge?"
"Oh, I'll tell you, but first you must solve these 3 riddles, each more crafty and devious than the last, then you shall learn the secrets to my beverage needs!"

 

[Cronin]

Don't really like Parsons in the forward pocket.
Unlike 2E and Oconnor he has real pace though.
I think it's time to see what he can actually do in his best position. HBF/Wing for mine.

Each to their own Spazz.

 

[BennyGan]

any further updates on clark?

 

[Footy_Fan2007]

any further updates on clark?

Just says short duration (1-3 weeks) in the injury list on the website. Most likely not accurate though.

 

[BIGANT]

Just says short duration (1-3 weeks) in the injury list on the website. Most likely not accurate though.

Good to see the club come out and give a definitive answer to the scans results !?
What's the bet we don't hear anything until a pre-game interview *shaking head

 

[Strange Cat]

Just says short duration (1-3 weeks) in the injury list on the website. Most likely not accurate though.

There would still be swelling right?

So it’ll be hard to get a real assessment until next week?

 

[fpm84]

Mark Stevens on 7 reporting that Clark’s injury not as serious as first though and that it’s ‘unlikely’ to be season ending

 

[Strange Cat]

Mark Stevens on 7 reporting that Clark’s injury not as serious as first though and that it’s ‘unlikely’ to be season ending

I’m dancing ...no boss I won’t sit down

 

[cats_09]

Good to see the club come out and give a definitive answer to the scans results !?
What's the bet we don't hear anything until a pre-game interview *shaking head

stealing this from fpm84 - this would indicate that the club themselves are probably still waiting for further information; they won't necessarily always have a definitive answer within 24 hours

 

[Strange Cat]

stealing this from fpm84 - this would indicate that the club themselves are probably still waiting for further information; they won't necessarily always have a definitive answer within 24 hours

Party pooper

 

[TEDDY24INC]

Clark ligament damage, focus has turned to having playing leading into finals. That’s a win

 

[Geelong Dynasty]

Clark ligament damage, focus has turned to having playing leading into finals. That’s a win

Hopefully not torn ligaments, even strained not ideal. Not sure how he’ll be able to tackle strongly or mark properly with damaged ligaments unless they are a fast recovery.

 

[cats_09]

Update on Clark:

The Cats have delayed surgery in a bid to give the 18-year-old the best chance of playing finals.

Surgery now would end his season, so the Cats will instead give the first-year speedster a couple of weeks to see whether the injury settles down.

One of the key assessments Geelong will make is whether Clark is able to play through the pain and restriction of the injury, meaning his season largely remains a wait-and-see prospect.

The pre-finals bye looms as the likely time the Cats will make a call about whether he can take part in their finals campaign.

& Cockatoo:

Meanwhile, Nakia Cockatoo will miss Saturday’s VFL match against North Melbourne with general soreness after his comeback match last week.

Cockatoo was named in the VFL team on Thursday night but was withdrawn on Friday.

He was on light duties at training on Wednesday and Geelong is committed to playing the long game with him to ensure his body can consistently handle the rigours of playing after such a long injury layoff.

Cockatoo played only a half last week and the Cats had planned to increase his game time on Saturday in the curtain-raiser at GMHBA Stadium.

But his withdrawal makes it harder for him to mount a case to return to AFL level this season.

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[Art Vandelay_]

When injuries force you out of finals: Study discovers exact breaking point

A Deakin University PhD candidate has uncovered evidence on the impact injuries to key players has on a team's ability to make the finals

www.afl.com.au

One for catempire I reckon.
Essentially. 27 games missed from your best 10 players is found to be the breaking point for finals.

 

[dazbroncos]

When injuries force you out of finals: Study discovers exact breaking point

A Deakin University PhD candidate has uncovered evidence on the impact injuries to key players has on a team's ability to make the finals

www.afl.com.au

One for catempire I reckon.
Essentially. 27 games missed from your best 10 players is found to be the breaking point for finals.

graph coming... surely...

GO Catters

 

[Max Caddy]

Update on Clark:



& Cockatoo:

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Neither of these reports sound particularly positive.

 

[Strange Cat]

Neither of these reports sound particularly positive.

Could be far worse imo

Half glass approach

 

[catempire]

 

[cats_09]

With Cunico listed as still being 1-2 weeks away and no chance of playing seniors this year - has that stamped his papers, because at 23 & not a regular senior player he would seem to be an easy option for delisting/trade

 

[Mr Meow]

With Cunico listed as still being 1-2 weeks away and no chance of playing seniors this year - has that stamped his papers, because at 23 & not a regular senior player he would seem to be an easy option for delisting/trade

Nah, good depth and he will still have a shot at the first team next year.

 

[dazbroncos]

Where did Fog' hammy come from and what about Cocky? I know its hammy tightness but say something ...

GO Catters

 

[Gunf]

Where did Fog' hammy come from and what about Cocky? I know its hammy tightness but say something ...

GO Catters

Scott addressed Cocky in his presser yesterday not sure on Fog though

 

[fpm84]

Shocking luck for L Fog this season, he showed plenty of spark last year. Hope he has a good preseason and pushes for R1 2020.