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

[Whereitallbegan]

Yeah the bloke’s a shoulder guru.

After my own second reco I made the mistake of praising him to his face and adding “what a waste of two years I had leading to seeing you. Tens of physio appointments, sports medico’s doing manipulation and eventually cortisone injections followed by guided ones under Xray or MRI and then the hydrodilatation injections at Vic House to free up the joint. All pointless!”

I say mistake because he responded with “well I can’t see everyone…….I don’t have the time!” in a stern voice. We got through that and were very well acquainted by the final appointment post the 3rd.

Rapt for Sausage. He’s made the right impression around the team and club and we are indeed backing him in. It sends the right message to the rest of the boys that we’ll stick by you as well, which could be important among the group as we rise.

He didn’t do my rotator cuff, but I know a guy that did have him do the surgery and I can confirm that Hoy is a genius.
This guys recovery was so much faster than mine (though not all rotator cuff injuries are the same), he was doing stuff that I could only dream of early in his rehab.
Having said that, my specialist in Wangaratta did a great job of mine, 8 years on, no dramas, golf, kayaking, etc, no problems at all.

 

[muttley45]

Good luck in the rehab Sausage, every time i've seen him on video's etc, he seems to be a very popular character with both players and coaches, maybe give him the video camera to do few specials for the media dept. when he's back at the club.

 

[shinboner magic]

getting two years must be a huge weight of braydens shoulders. Now he can do his rehab properly without the pressure of performing to retain his spot on the list.

 

[Blightys Barrel]

That's a good news story. Very happy with this contract. Will spread some seriously good will and vibes around the playing group too.

And also any future draft picks as well who know might get picked with existing injuries and we will work with you. eg, Georgie’s hammies, Sausage’s 1st ACL.

 

[RightWingRoo]

The biggest weapon and point of difference he has, is the ability to kick 55-60m.
There's not that many around the comp who can get that sort of distance regularly these days.
Can't wait to see the Sausage in action at AFL level, being able to use his kicking to break lines and upend opposition defensive structures.

 

[BlueandWhiteinmyBlood]

Yeah the bloke’s a shoulder guru.

After my own second reco I made the mistake of praising him to his face and adding “what a waste of two years I had leading to seeing you. Tens of physio appointments, sports medico’s doing manipulation and eventually cortisone injections followed by guided ones under Xray or MRI and then the hydrodilatation injections at Vic House to free up the joint. All pointless!”

I say mistake because he responded with “well I can’t see everyone…….I don’t have the time!” in a stern voice. We got through that and were very well acquainted by the final appointment post the 3rd.

Rapt for Sausage. He’s made the right impression around the team and club and we are indeed backing him in. It sends the right message to the rest of the boys that we’ll stick by you as well, which could be important among the group as we rise.

Haha, yes, Greg’s beside manner isn’t what I’d call the greatest! Called by my room post op for about 1.3 seconds, slapped me on the shoulder he had just operated on (which bloody hurt) and said it went very well.

What will we be able to do differently this time for Sausage, I understand maybe half his initial rehab was done outside the club for his first one due to not have been drafted yet but what would be making the club so confident?

 

[Joshen]

Any news on how he is tracking?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Any news on how he is tracking?

No training at all at this stage. He had the knee op a week after his ACL, then over a month later he had his shoulder operated on too.

 

[Joshen]

No training at all at this stage. He had the knee op a week after his ACL, then over a month later he had his shoulder operated on too.

Cheers

Feels like a forgotten man.

 

[Themanbun]

If they did a bit extra to secure his knee this time around, he'll likely track a bit slower at the start but even up around 9-12 months.

 

[Blightys Barrel]

Did the surgeons provide Brayden with some bubble wrap and foam padding as well in the post Op checkout?

Was so glad to see the 2 year extension given by the Club. It will be a fantastic perseverance story when he gets on the park and starts contributing in late 2025. He, we and the club need a good break (no pun intended!!)

 

[giantroo]

Brayden George - Knee/shoulder
Expected return: TBC


"Brayden is making great progress with his recovery from that knee repair – showing minimal swelling and good range of movement.


"In light of the long-term nature of the ACL repair, we had Brayden reviewed for shoulder instability off the back of medical assessment.


"The decision was made to have this shoulder repaired at this point while early in his knee rehab so that it enables a clean run at his footy when he returns next year."

 

[Blightys Barrel]

Brayden George - Knee/shoulder
Expected return: TBC


"Brayden is making great progress with his recovery from that knee repair – showing minimal swelling and good range of movement.


"In light of the long-term nature of the ACL repair, we had Brayden reviewed for shoulder instability off the back of medical assessment.


"The decision was made to have this shoulder repaired at this point while early in his knee rehab so that it enables a clean run at his footy when he returns next year."

We are getting excellent value with our Health Insurance this year with Sausage. He will be the #1 ticket holder in the Rehab room.

 

[justroyal]

So Brayden is dealing with a shoulder and knee? Man poor campaigner. For someone that can pack on size and protect his joints. He has copped it

 

[muttley45]

He's going to be like a new man next year, needs a Comben like run of games to get his confidence back, have already seen glimpses of the talent, good luck Sausage.

 

[Shermanator]

George is a brute in midfield, flexing his strength to win the ball - whether that be at the content or through his impressive ability overhead, and can move forward as a powerful scoreboard threat. The Murray Bushrangers prospect started his NAB League season in style, booting five goals against Gippsland in his side's season opener, before besting that haul with a bag of six goals against the Rebels a month later.

Along with Warlord, this guy could be a huge beneficiary of the Parker addition.

Anyone know how his rehab is going/went?..

 

[Possession]

George is a brute in midfield, flexing his strength to win the ball - whether that be at the content or through his impressive ability overhead, and can move forward as a powerful scoreboard threat. The Murray Bushrangers prospect started his NAB League season in style, booting five goals against Gippsland in his side's season opener, before besting that haul with a bag of six goals against the Rebels a month later.

Along with Warlord, this guy could be a huge beneficiary of the Parker addition.

Anyone know how his rehab is going/went?..

I saw someone on Twitter say that he'll apparently be available for round 1, can't find the tweet at the moment.

 

[The Nostradamus]

I saw someone on Twitter say that he'll available for round 1, can't find the tweet at the moment.

lol there is no way that would be true
did his acl middle/late this year

i expect him to go on the LTI and take the full year off in rehab to get it right then come back in 2026

 

[Shermanator]

lol there is no way that would be true
did his acl middle/late this year

i expect him to go on the LTI and take the full year off in rehab to get it right then come back in 2026

What date did he do it?

 

[The Nostradamus]

What date did he do it?

16 june
so don't see the point in getting him back for the last 6-7 weeks of the year next year

go slow on the rehab chuck him on LTI

get a few train ons over summer to trial for a ssp spot

 

[Shermanator]

16 june
so don't see the point in getting him back for the last 6-7 weeks of the year next year

go slow on the rehab chuck him on LTI

get a few train ons over summer to trial for a ssp spot

6 - 9 months for a knee.

Should be right to go in Feb?.. season probably kicks off late March..

 

[Themanbun]

6 - 9 months for a knee.

Should be right to go in Feb?.. season probably kicks off late March..

Closer to 11

 

[Makeshift Park]

16 june
so don't see the point in getting him back for the last 6-7 weeks of the year next year

go slow on the rehab chuck him on LTI

get a few train ons over summer to trial for a ssp spot

Surely motivating him to focus on his recovery with the incentive of returning to playing footy as soon as possible is a pretty good point?

 

[Shermanator]

Closer to 11

Yeah that would be full match fitness eh?.. so May

 

[Themanbun]

Yeah that would be full match fitness eh?.. so May

Yep, surgeon clearance about 9 months then 2 months of increasing contact and conditioning work. Presuming no setbacks.