Injury 2024 Injury Thread

[wakojako]

Conrad Williams played well on the wing for Peel yesterday. He could be a developing option.

Realistically he will need to debut this year if he wants to stay on the list right? From what I can see he does have the talent. He just needs to put on more weight and get hands on the ball.

 

[Superkoops]

Realistically he will need to debut this year if he wants to stay on the list right? From what I can see he does have the talent. He just needs to put on more weight and get hands on the ball.

I really doubt he will be playing AFL this year. Way too light. Played mostly reserves in 2023. The natural progression for him is to play regular senior WAFL and continue to put on some size.

 

[Docker82]

Realistically he will need to debut this year if he wants to stay on the list right? From what I can see he does have the talent. He just needs to put on more weight and get hands on the ball.

Not even close imo. He’s a Category B rookie which means it’ll be pretty hard to find someone who’s immediately better than him next season.

He’d be replaced by one of an 18 year NGA kid who was overlooked in the draft, an Irishman who could probably count using his hands how many times he’s kicked an AFL ball or someone who hasn’t played Aussie Rules footy at any level for over three years.

Those are basically the three options to replace him on the Category B rookie list. They’d be worth a shot if the spot is available but if Williams shows decent development this year I’m tipping we give him some more time.

 

[wakojako]

Not even close imo. He’s a Category B rookie which means it’ll be pretty hard to find someone who’s immediately better than him next season.

He’d be replaced by one of an 18 year NGA kid who was overlooked in the draft, an Irishman who could probably count using his hands how many times he’s kicked an AFL ball or someone who hasn’t played Aussie Rules footy at any level for over three years.

Those are basically the three options to replace him on the Category B rookie list. They’d be worth a shot if the spot is available but if Williams shows decent development this year I’m tipping we give him some more time.

I know it's the wrong thread but it can be difficult with Cat Bs because they realistically need 3+ years to develop but clubs can't afford to be so patient sometimes. Surely we can pull off some 'creative' accounting and instead of drafting raw 18 yr old Cat Bs, we pay them to play at Peel instead and develop them through there while 'sponsoring' their education.

 

[Docker82]

I know it's the wrong thread but it can be difficult with Cat Bs because they realistically need 3+ years to develop but clubs can't afford to be so patient sometimes. Surely we can pull off some 'creative' accounting and instead of drafting raw 18 yr old Cat Bs, we pay them to play at Peel instead and develop them through there while 'sponsoring' their education.

Yea but they can be drafted by someone else if they’re good. For Category B rookies they’re just there occupying a spot on the list that only exists for players that meet quite significant criteria.

It’ll be down to the club’s assessment whether there’s enough chance of him making it. Not sure anything else will come into it tbh.

 

[wakojako]

Yea but they can be drafted by someone else if they’re good. For Category B rookies they’re just there occupying a spot on the list that only exists for players that meet quite significant criteria.

It’ll be down to the club’s assessment whether there’s enough chance of him making it. Not sure anything else will come into it tbh.

I guess my point is that if you are of the belief you need 3 years to determine if a Cat B player will make it or not, it might be worth playing them at Peel off the books. If you can make that determination in 2 years than it's not worth it.

 

[wakojako]

When is Chappy expected to return?

 

[apuchar]

When is Chappy expected to return?

As early as round 2.

 

[Lateef]

As early as round 2.

And Freddy? Is he expected to get up for Round 1?

 

[apuchar]

And Freddy? Is he expected to get up for Round 1?

Test for round 1

 

[One_Wing]

 

[go_the_dockers]

Hayden young

26

Hayden Young

Age

23

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.0

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.2

3star

T

1.4

3star

MG

160.0

3star

D

10.0

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.4

2star

M

3.2

3star

T

1.4

2star

MG

160.0

3star

D

10.0

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

1.4

4star

MG

160.0

3star

said Darcy is better than expected. May only miss 2 or 3 weeks.

 

[David Bubb]

The Darcy timeline seems to change every 5 minutes

 

[go_the_dockers]

The Darcy timeline seems to change every 5 minutes

Listen to Hayden Young on the traders podcast. Not sure how accurate it is. Would love to get the injury list released. Should be Tuesday or Wednesday this week.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Listen to Hayden Young on the traders podcast. Not sure how accurate it is. Would love to get the injury list released. Should be Tuesday or Wednesday this week.

I have $10 on Darcy coming back round 4 or 5 and both JammoMonty and Carnthedockers claiming a win on timelines

 

[go_the_dockers]

I have $10 on Darcy coming back round 4 or 5 and both JammoMonty and Carnthedockers claiming a win on timelines

That matches what he said.

 

[Ge3ks]

Dafuq

 

[Tony_Clifton]

 

[s_wd6]

I guess we’ll find out tomorrow.

Looks like the 6-8 weeks is coming from Vic rather than a WA source, so I'm not sure how much I trust it. Darcy must've done something major to go from 3-5 weeks last week to 6-8 weeks now if the timeline is getting shifted that early in his rehab.

 

[Tony_Clifton]

Or in 4 weeks, whichever comes sooner

 

[Van_Dyke]

 

[The Feeder Club]

Looks like a classic TBA, but we aren't allowed to say that any more are we? So 2-8 weeks should cover it

 

[ilikepotatoes]

I hate it when this thread gets a flurry of activity.

 

[Mesc]

Reidy !!!!

 

[King Huskii]

Reidy !!!!

He's no good