Past #8: Daniel Wells - joins Collingwood as a FA - North get pick #32 as compensation

[The Nostradamus]

i hope your right...

buddys hamstring was minor to..his missed 4.

i'll back our elite medical staff to get him ready for the freo game

 

[Tas]

difference is that wells injury was very minor, it would not surprise me at all if he plays in 2 weeks time against freo

For a minor calf he didn't look too good coming off the ground. If it is just 1 or 2 weeks i would give him the rest of the H&A off and freshen him up for finals. We have Ziebell and Thomas back and Garlett has been playing well. Got Greenwood and the Mullett pushing for some game time as well.

 

[The Nostradamus]

For a minor calf he didn't look too good coming off the ground.

didn't look too bad to me, the medical staff say one week and they have been spot on all year, no reason to doubt them now

 

[soyouthink10]

i'll back our elite medical staff to get him ready for the freo game

Every medical team is "elite" man....including Hawthorn's.

 

[Stan Darsh]

Great news considering! The commentators on Fox Footy almost gave me a heart attack as they dramatically made mention of Wellsy's injury and stating his night would be over as the camera was following general play. I had prepared myself for a compound fracture of the tibia when they panned back to Wells.

 

[Tas]

didn't look too bad to me, the medical staff say one week and they have been spot on all year, no reason to doubt them now

I am not doubting anyone. I think calf injuries do not take too long to be able to run okay with but to regain the full extent of the spring and the power I think takes a lot longer until it has healed properly and for someone like Wells I think he has struggled when he has lacked the ability to accelerate or be able to use his agility.

I am hopeful he can be 100% as quick as they say but calves can be one of the more problematic injuries and really tough for medical staff to diagnose and treat. I have full confidence in Steve and the team, if anyone will get him back quickly then they will.

 

[spin]

Website has just posted that both Wells and Grima are available this week. Shenanigans?

 

[The Nostradamus]

Website has just posted that both Wells and Grima are available this week. Shenanigans?

???
it says wells will miss one week and grima will miss up to 2

 

[spin]

???
it says wells will miss one week and grima will miss up to 2

Bloody hell. I mis-read unavailable as available. My mistake.

 

[Yianni]

They reckon Wells 1 week with a calf, which sounds a bit optimistic for me but never know. Grima up to 2. They don't sound too bad but I wouldn't be rushing anyone back to play GWS.

Neither would I, but you'd definitely want them to have a run before finals. Don't want people not match fit for the biggest match of the year

 

[boneofshin]

Neither would I, but you'd definitely want them to have a run before finals. Don't want people not match fit for the biggest match of the year

Our biggest match of the year will be the Grand Final

 

[Tas]

Neither would I, but you'd definitely want them to have a run before finals. Don't want people not match fit for the biggest match of the year

I don't think you lose match fitness over a period of 2-3 weeks.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

I don't think you lose match fitness over a period of 2-3 weeks.

I think Wells would be fine, but Grima is a notoriously slow starter after time out. Would be giving him the GWS game if he is fit.

 

[Gasometer]

Did my calf at start of year and it took 4 weeks to walk normal.

Wells wont be back until the first week of the finals.

But then again, my fitness is not anywhere near Wellsy's.

 

[LETSGOKANGAS]

Are there degrees to the level of damage to a calf? With Wells it sort of looked like a bump to it initially rather than a strain.

 

[ThePezDispenser]

The way he signaled to the bench when he first did it, it looks much more serious than a one weeker.

 

[Gasometer]

Are there degrees to the level of damage to a calf? With Wells it sort of looked like a bump to it initially rather than a strain.

Yes there is...I couldnt walk with mine...had to crawl off Bondi Beach...I thought I was going to make it onto:

Bruising all down the inner ankle a week later...like dark purple colour.

Wouldnt wish it on anyone.

Hence back week 1 of Finals.

 

[LT Smash]

The way he signaled to the bench when he first did it, it looks much more serious than a one weeker.

If only signals to the bench could finally be given the scientific credibility they deserve over MRI scans, Xrays and other forms of stringent examination. Think how much money we would save on medical bills.

 

[ThePezDispenser]

If only signals to the bench could finally be given the scientific credibility they deserve over MRI scans, Xrays and other forms of stringent examination. Think how much money we would save on medical bills.

Good on ya

He told them before he got off the ground he was out for the game. Calf injuries aren't easy to recover from.

 

[Event Horizon]

If only signals to the bench could finally be given the scientific credibility they deserve over MRI scans, Xrays and other forms of stringent examination. Think how much money we would save on medical bills.

Exactly. The signal to the bench merely suggested he felt something twinge. But no way does it say anything about the actual damage to the muscle.

 

[Event Horizon]

Good on ya

He told them before he got off the ground he was out for the game. Calf injuries aren't easy to recover from.

True, but 3 weeks should do it.

 

[Quivorir]

STAR midfielder Daniel Wells could return from his calf injury for North Melbourne's vital clash with Fremantle on Sunday, but key defender Nathan Grima will miss at least another week with hamstring tendonitis.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/145247/default.aspx

Do we risk him? I personally don't think this game is a worry for us at all.

 

[THE MOEMAN]

i hope he plays and if he is deemed fit he will .

 

[jacko57]

I'd play him as a sub, IF he plays at all. Precious commodity.

 

[scooby1279]

Nope no need to risk him... I read someone that Scott mentioned, now it was highly likely that we have made the 8 we can take a less risk with Wells and Grima. Therefore Wells won't be risked this week