Player Watch #33: Brayden 'Sausage' George - re-signed until end of 2026

[trooroo4life]

Might not be able to do the sprints but should be able to do a bit of running, so there’s a chance it doesn’t impact too much.

Let’s just hope this is the last injury for a while and he can get a long run at it!.

 

[Fart Cummings]

not to worry we have excess Medium forwards next man up should be AA

 

[ToxicMegaPunts]

Need to dial back the weight son...

 

[roos_fanatic08]

His mum says it was 'a freak accident in the gym'.

North would have to hold the record of freak accidents. Every year we manage to do one or 2 long termers.

 

[giantroo]

Freak gym accident sidelines young North Melbourne player Brayden George​

A North Melbourne youngster is expected to miss most of the pre-season after a failed box jump resulted in elbow surgery. Get the latest on the recovery timeline.

A freak gym accident falling backwards attempting an ambitious box jump has consigned much-hyped North Melbourne draftee Brayden George to a three-month recovery from elbow surgery.
George was recruited by the Roos with the No.26 draft pick in the 2022 national draft as the club warehoused a player who only slid from top 10 predictions after an ACL tear.

The club’s long-term view looked to be a smart move when the exciting 187cm forward turned to full training in August this year and impressed the club with his movement and potential.

But training at a local gym at home in Wangaratta, he fell while attempting a box jump, part of an exercise that builds explosive power and muscular endurance.

Instead of successfully bracing for his fall he dislocated his elbow and needed surgery on Thursday.

He will quickly be able to start running again but will have his return to full training delayed until late January.

The first-to-four year North Melbourne players officially return to the club on November 13 so he will miss a large chunk of the pre-season.

He will be able to build his fitness but miss out on key football drills.

The Roos are hopeful that George Wardlaw can have an uninterrupted pre-season after his wildly exciting debut year was interrupted by more hamstring issues.

He played eight games but only two after round 16 as the hamstring concerns that plagued his final junior season meant he played round 18, then returned in round 22 but was then shut down for the season.

He has been around Arden Street regularly over the off-season rehabbing with club staffer Daniel Cross

Daniel Cross

Age

41

Ht

187cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

14.8

5star

M

5.2

5star

T

4.3

5star

CL

3.0

4star

No current season stats available

D

3.2

1star

K

1.6

1star

HB

1.6

2star

M

1.0

1star

T

0.6

3star

before travelling to America with Rising Star winner Harry Sheezel for a break.

The Roos will hope to get on top of those issues so he can get a full season in under Alastair Clarkson in 2024.

Roos football boss Todd Viney said the Roos still had high hopes for George despite his latest setback.

“This is disappointing news for Brayden, especially after being sidelined for his whole first season with us,” he said.

“He returned to full, unrestricted training in August and was looking forward to getting stuck into his first pre-season in the coming weeks.

“Brayden has shown tremendous strength of character and resilience during his ACL rehab this year and we know he will attack this injury with the same attitude.

“While this will obviously impact his pre-season, we expect Brayden to be back running soon with the aim to return to full unrestricted training in approximately 12 weeks. We don’t expect the injury to impact his availability for the upcoming season.”

 

[joegreen]

Hoping for a quick recovery. Couldn't help looking up examples of how this could happen. EDIT - just saw the GR's post. A box jump! Bloody hell. Admit a bit concerning - is it his joints or his just awkward when landing - just like when he did his knee.



The other movement which is prone to elbow dislocation is snatch.

 

[Sillygit]

an ambitious box jump ay?

 

[Hazey1977]

The cheeky side of me can't resist causing a few near heart attacks for my BF brothers n sisters when they look at the list of threads....

This is my elbow......NOT Brayden's....

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[The Nostradamus]

So no full preseason for the second year running for Brayden

we were doing too well on the injury front this offseason

 

[desie]

So two major causes of elbow dislocation are box jump and snatch.

What a c*nt of a thing.

 

[Groucho]

And so it begins

 

[speedy]

Is this thing ever going to turn?

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

12 weeks for an elbow operation?

Hmmmm.....

I don't think the operation takes that long. Hopefully just a couple of hours tops.

 

[toepoker]

I don't think we can put an elbow dislocation down to genetics thankfully, just pure dumb luck.
If anything it at least pleases me that he did it while performing box jumps

 

[Star]

This is why I don't do Box Jumps.

Also, because I am unable to

 

[rickety]

This is why I don't do Box Jumps.

Also, because I am unable to

Easier to just walk around them. Too much Donkey Kong going on in the world

 

[SpiderBurton22]

The cheeky side of me can't resist causing a few near heart attacks for my BF brothers n sisters when they look at the list of threads....

This is my elbow......NOT Brayden's.... View attachment 1840619

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While we're comparing x-rays, this is my knee.

 

[HELLSBELLS]

While we're comparing x-rays, this is my knee.

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DonkeyBurton22

Related to Tripod Nahas ?

 

[muttley45]

Crap news, but at least it wasn't a knee, recover well Sausage, see you in 2024

 

[Mav]

Like sands through an hour glass so are the days of Norths injuries.

 

[shinboner magic]

 

[norfnuffie]

Like sands through an hour glass so are the days of Norths injuries.

Yep seems like players from other clubs will have a similar injury and be out 3-6 weeks. If it’s a north player you might as well double that time

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Bloody hell. Admit a bit concerning - is it his joints or his just awkward when landing - just like when he did his knee.

I mean.... box jumps have nothing to do with landing on your elbow.

Seems pretty clear cut that he didn't make the jump or over balanced and ended up coming down on his arm.

Not something you can train to strengthen, it's a major injury in combat sports and stuff like pro wrestling, skating etc, because your instinct is to put your arm out/back to break your fall, when in reality you should be hitting the ground with a flat limb to spread the impact.



As to the injury. Club's cursed, burn it down and start over.

 

[King Corey]

The cheeky side of me can't resist causing a few near heart attacks for my BF brothers n sisters when they look at the list of threads....

This is my elbow......NOT Brayden's.... View attachment 1840619

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SBS marathon?

 

[Johnny99]

Like sands through an hour glass so are the days of Norths injuries.

Looks like we will be needing this again...