Player Watch #31: Josh Goater - re-signed until the end of 2025 - ruptured Achilles injury vs GWS

[roos_fanatic08]

I'm reaching the limits of my understanding here, but it is the technique they use for the repair. Lots of advancements where the incision is smaller, the risk to surrounding nerves is less (or non-existent), lower risk of infection, the tendon fully heals, the time to recommence loading is a lot less and patients generally report positively as to lingering pain, function and strength etc. Of course, everyone responds differently but from all reports Josh is progressing well.

From my understanding the surgery technique combined with the rehab protocols has come a long way.

There have been a few examples in European Soccer where players have come back after only 7-8 months.

Hopefully Goater has no issues long term.

 

[Sillygit]

Wonder what sort of miserable campaigner lurks around internet forums waiting to call people miserable campaigners? Love to have a beer with you.

Lol, sure you would mate. Misery loves company after all.

 

[Junk yard]

Lol, sure you would mate. Misery loves company after all.

RUOK? Checking in bro.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Achilles injury hardly dampened Jack White or Ariel Hukporti's athleticism coming back the next year in the NBL.

Indeed, as have been mentioned as two great examples of how far Achilles Rupture recovery has come.

Both returned quicker and more explosive than ever, in a sport even more reliant on both than footy is.

Not concerned at all with Josh, who I hope can quickly establish himself as our version of Josh Weddle.

 

[Sillygit]

RUOK? Checking in bro.

roos_fanatic08 posted objectively positive news about about one of our injured players and myself and 50 odd others reacted positively to this news.

Doin just fine, bro.

 

[GS WARRIORS]

Can't recall a single player post achillies that didn't lose some acceleration.

Don't recall Hayden losing any. He came back very quickly too.

 

[Junk yard]

Don't recall Hayden losing any. He came back very quickly too.

I thought he lost a heap.

 

[hotchilli]

Hard to tell with Hayden. His body let him down many different ways.

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Massive piece of our future. Feels like the average NMFC supporter is sleeping on him, but he's got massive potential.

I just refer to that pre-season play where at HF he burst through a pack to receive one of Sheezel’s trade-marked look-away 1/4 second handballs to open up the game.
Despite having some inconsistency with his kicking, Goater also has shown a propensity to pull of the miraculous at times. I’m excited as he could be a real weapon off wing/HB.

 

[roo blitz]

Goater is a bit of a forgotten player amongst our talented crop of young players with his injuries but he could be a real bonus when back fit and firing hopefully

 

[XU1-ROO]

Hope Goater comes back as a tall mid.

 

[JGreezy]

He needs to build a tank but he hasn't had a long enough run of fitness to do it, unfortunately

 

[Roo096]

Would love to get Houston but if Goater can make that H/B role his it would feel like a new recruit

 

[remfan101]

I thought he lost a heap.

Nah, he just wasn't good enough. Didn't have the game sense or composure, never used his athleticism in-game before or after the achilles.

 

[shintemaster]

Hope Goater comes back as a tall mid.

One of the understated impacts of getting in players like Houston. Gives us more flexibility with existing assets.

 

[KingNorth23]

Would love to get Houston but if Goater can make that H/B role his it would feel like a new recruit

Goater would be a nice fresh start but instead of Houston I reckon we go for the draft picks and lend off Houston. Based off his age his solid not too old of course but I would want an Armstrong, Langford, Berry, Trainor or a Tauru instead of Houston. Just two of them works well for the team.

People also think we don’t need any more midfielder picks as the last 6-8 draft seasons we have made that decision. Based off our clearance work we got smashed still and a midfielder would work well Harvey Langford is the main man for that help

 

[giantroo]

 

[KangaRooster]

My kingdom for these two to be concrete best 22 going forward

 

[Hazey1977]

Hard to tell with Hayden. His body let him down many different ways.

Looked like he was made of granite, but when you scratch it with your nail it was just a thin veneer.

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[Hazey1977]

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Goat pipes! Needs more quad/thigh to get me thirstin' though... Haha

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[BlueandWhiteinmyBlood]

Goat pipes! Needs more quad/thigh to get me thirstin' though... Haha

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Toby Thirstins

 

[LB2Snake]

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yeah da boys!!!!

 

[zoomba23]

Poor old Sausage. Deserves a bloody good run at it

 

[guapo]

Looks like he’s making good progress. Fingers crossed

 

[amaz199]

Looks in good shape!

The lighter frame has saved him a ton of issues in the long run. If he was a giant like CCJ, he would be in the same boat as him. He'll get back to full fitness in no time.