Injury Blue Healers Discussion - 2024

[macky99]

In some good news I hope Carroll keeps his spot as Docs replacement to give him a good run at a few games with full time mid minutes

Agree with this, Carroll has some real talent, let's hope he can find consistency and become a regular now.

 

[kreuze_missile]

Was having a similar convo yesterday. He's no longer a player that commands a position. Squeezed out of the backline, better options in the midfield and not really proven as a forward. Would still make a fine wingman.

That said, absolutely shattered for the bloke. Wish him all the best. Will take a lot of courage to attempt to go around again, but if there's one man that's synonymous with courage...

My thoughts summed perfectly.

Bit too much jam it on the boot without looking in the midfield for me. Prefer our other small options down back. Not sure what spot he fills in our best 22 but I would have never dropped him.

Devastated for him. Heart and soul player. Three ACL’s and cancer is cruel. But I think we’ll be fine.

 

[macky99]

You don’t elevate players anymore.

We would likely take a pick at the MSD. Too early to say where we will be picking or what type we’d be after.

With two players now on the Long term injury list, highly likely we take at least one player in the mid season draft.

 

[MPH78]

Absolutely ****ing devastating. Utter bullshit.

Only positive I can take is this will surely be our season theme now. Do it for Doc.

 

[Pablito]

I feel sick.

No one deserves this. 4 of the best years of his life taken away.

I'm thinking the club/he may call it. He'll be 31 before the end of the year.

Each one takes a bit out of you, He'll never be the same player again.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Absolutely ******* devastating. Utter bullshit.

Only positive I can take is this will surely be our season theme now. Do it for Doc.

If he was to retire I hope he makes it a strategic one. Always seems to be stories like this where they pull the pin a few weeks before finals to give the team a pump up and some momentum

 

[kreuze_missile]

I think that’s the right way to look at it. As devastating as it is for Doc, who is one of my absolute favourites, his absence creates an opportunity for someone like Carroll. Based off what he showed in the last half of last nights game I am looking forward to seeing what he can do with that opportunity.

Boyd probably plays every week now. Deserves a good crack too.

 

[kreuze_missile]

I'm thinking the club/he may call it. He'll be 31 before the end of the year.

Has earned the right to play in 2025 if he chooses to do so. Couldn’t imagine the club pushing retirement. Would be VERY surprised if he retires.

 

[What else we can do]

Only time I shed a tear involving a Carlton player was when Sticks retired I have tears now for Doc.

 

[Doro]

This game can really suck sometimes. So doesn't deserve this. The one thing I know about Doc is, he won't spend much time feeling sorry for himself. Straight into his rehab.

 

[Kruezing]

Awful for Doc. Hopefully the rumors about Walsh missing half a season are off or we could be in trouble. Will at least give some others an opportunity.

The Walsh rumour has been confirmed to me by two people over the last few days although they said round 7-8

 

[jooce8891]

only positive i can think of is nick austin plucks 2 blokes from the MSD that becomes as vital as boydy is now.

 

[kreuze_missile]

The Walsh rumour has been confirmed to me by two people over the last few days although they said round 7-8

I’ve heard he plays hurt from Round 3 onward. Just a few days ago. 10/10 source.

 

[Juice030103]

I’m over thinking if we lose a player here or there that our season is in trouble


Last night proved this side has incredible spirit and we are not a side of individuals

Obviously want our stars in, but we didn’t have Walsh or doc in our second half comeback last night in a side that is as good as it gets.


Have. Some. Faith.

 

[Pablito]

Has earned the right to play in 2025 if he chooses to do so. Couldn’t imagine the club pushing retirement. Would be VERY surprised if he retires.

Agreed, but sometimes tough conversations need to be had for the well-being of the player and club also.

 

[jungojungojungo]

Much like everyone else I’m gutted and it does feel like Doc will call it here.
What can you say - the football gods are cruel.

It’s a crude analogy - but I look at like a bushfire. The beautiful existing trees are destroyed, but its triggers biodiversity into something bigger and stronger.

Binns, Carroll, Hollands are all names that we’ll get to see in lieu of #15, and they’re the future of the club.
Get yours boys and do Doc proud.

 

[marcmurphy3]

I'd be shocked if he retires. Hes only 30. Could still play for another couple of years. But wouldn't be surprised if he becomes more so depth when he returns. Experienced squad player rather then regular starter

 

[JustOneTime]

Gutted. Doch was there for the start of the rebuild and now I think he will finish personally.

A leader, a good communicator lost at least for 2024 when we are vying for a flag.

Gutted for the group of players.

Now frustrated as a supporter as yet another experienced contributor joins the out list. Another year after many years where we have been hit by significant injuries pre-season start and now early season. It's curse like if you think of it in pre-2000 and post 2000 terms.

 

[btdg]

Just such awful news and awful luck.

At least he got to be a part of our finals run last year. He was a warrior and leader when we were at our lowest point, but also one the player who set up Acres goal to give us our best win in two decades so he has his place in Carlton's hall of legends.

Obviously hoping he makes it back, evem to have a season like Ed Curnow did as a leader for the reserves and senior emeegency who can step up to cover injuries even in a big game

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

It occurs to me that when I consider my current favourite Blues players, Silvagni is 1 and Docherty is 2.

I'm not even going to contemplate who number 3 is.

 

[AndyWalkersGirl]

So upset for Doc. He is a warrior.

It's not fair, but he has been through worse and knows there are more important things.

One of my all time fave Blues. Rest up Doc, enjoy all the extra Daddy cuddles and know how loved you are

 

[Dramoth]

First thing I thought too

My initial reaction was “that’s him done”. Then my next thoughts were “he’ll spend this week thinking about things” and “give him a dev coaching job under Power”.

I also thought we’ll win the flag this year for JSOS and Doc.

 

[Beyond Blue]

I’m over thinking if we lose a player here or there that our season is in trouble


Last night proved this side has incredible spirit and we are not a side of individuals

Obviously want our stars in, but we didn’t have Walsh or doc in our second half comeback last night in a side that is as good as it gets.


Have. Some. Faith.

This is spot on. It’s terrible news about Doc and as much as I’d love to have Weitering and Walsh available, last night’s comeback showed it’s not the end of the world if they miss a few games. Voss has always preached “next man up” and after the 9 game winning streak last year (with a host of key players out week after week after week) I think the players now actually believe it.

I know for us fans it’s hard not to get shitty about gun players missing games with injuries, particularly given our lean run of success but I think even before last night this current group have learnt the right for us to show them some respect. Last night just reinforced it. The players have found the secret sauce…BELIEF…time to get on board ladies and gents!!!

 

[Blue train 28]

Upsetting news warrior on and off the filed
Hoepfully he keeps his head up and stays strong

 

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

Shattering news about Doc….
The game can be incredibly unfair at times…
Speedy recovery Doc…