Injury Andrew Swallow confirmed ruptured Achilles tendon

[Flawed Genius]

Now confirmed

 

[Hunters Host #3]

Terrible.

Players and supporters alike will swiftly understand his importance to the side when he is missing against quality opposition on the run home.

All the best Andrew. Speedy recovery champ!

 

[muttley45]

horrible news, i was of the opinion he should have been rested today, anyway i wish spitta a speedy recovery, and look forward to jack leading the team next week,

 

[Maddox]

Rotten luck for Spitta. Heart and soul of the team and will be sorely missed. Here's to a speedy recovery and hopefully he doesn't miss too much of 2014. Good chance for our younger brigade to really step up in his absence.

 

[ansonholt]

Even if you're not religious, put in a prayer tonight for our captain. He needs all of our thoughts with him.

 

[Gasometer]

2013.

Annus Horribilis.

 

[Kimbo]

Also a chance for others to show some leadership, and take on more midfield responsibility, against some quality teams in coming weeks.

This, I reckon.

Even if you're not religious, put in a prayer tonight for our captain. He needs all of our thoughts with him.

How does that work?

 

[AGC]

12 months is a bit of a stretch I think. There have been a number of players who have had quicker recovery times than that.

I'm tipping worse case he will be right to go come round 5-6 next year.

Wish him all the best and hopefully it isn't as serious as first thought!

No point in rushing him. He won't have done any pre-season. Realistically, 12months sounds right, and it'd be good to target him returning with a few games through the VFL round about early July next year - for what will hopefully be an extended lead in to the finals.

 

[Mixed Results]

They said he could be back Round 1

 

[Maddox]

They said he could be back Round 1

Would be a big effort. But if anyone could do it it's Spitta

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

Who is the 'they' that are saying he could be back in round 1?

 

[Mixed Results]

Who is the 'they' that are saying he could be back in round 1?

Doc Larkins

 

[ozzyoslo]

Fair few repercussions from this one

If it is a ruptured Achilles then it's season over

Ziebell will captain for the remainder of the year

We lose a cog of the meat grinder. Potentially Greenwood gets his spot back & plays for his career at North

Above all else it's a horrible end to a great season for Swallow

Not potting you FG for writing this, but Id be amazed if he is fighting for an extension with us.

 

[Lemma]

Even if you're not religious, put in a prayer tonight for our captain. He needs all of our thoughts with him.

Don't be that guy

 

[RoyalBlue]

Jacobs - now is the time mate.

 

[LT Smash]

How does that work?

Just pray to the footy gods, the universe, or whatever you believe in?

 

[Kimbo]

Just pray to the footy gods, the universe, or whatever you believe in?

I don't believe in an interventionist god...

 

[Shagga is all Class]

Jacobs - now is the time mate.

Yep. Give him a go inside for a few weeks. Good size.

 

[sammie]

I don't believe in an interventionist god...

but i know, swallow, that you do

 

[showusyacunningt]

Shattered.

 

[TheMcGrathMan]

Roughead was lucky that it wasn't a complete rupture (from memory also), and IIRC it was around round 9-10 for Roughy and I thought he got back a few weeks later (round 5-6). If it's fully ruptured unfortunately Swallow can kiss next season goodbye. Big fan of the bloke, one of the blokes you always want out there.

Thanks for the class shown in your comment. Will just say though Roughead was definitely back by round 2, because I was at the Easter Monday Hawthorn/Geelong match in which he returned. Wasn't aware of the 'different ruptures' though.

 

[MaddAdam]

Harsh for the captain. Super harsh. He'll be right but.

 

[amermaz]

Hope he gets better and fit for 2014. Gives an opportunity for the younger players to step up in the last few games.

 

[naturally north]

I did my Achilles, never forget it felt like pulling thread across a woollen jumper as each fibre gave way individually.

With all the physio he'll have at his finger tips, he should be right as rain for round 1 as long as the surgeon does a good job.

 

[R00StaR]

Shattering news and will be sorely missed of course. Fingers crossed its not a 12 monther. If it is id expect us to extra hard at a mature, quality mid - probably via FA since our first rounder is spent.

Will be interesting how the midfield goes in his absence, he hasnt missed a game in 5 years isnt it?