Injury Blue Healers Discussion - 2024

[Aphrodite]

Latest Injury Update 30th July …

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[lily of laguna]

Just to clear this up. Libba Senior (Tony) came back from a traditional Acl reco after about 4 months. As soon as he could run he said if I can run I can play.

The medical advice was for him to take more time and he ignored it and declared himself ready to play. He was very fortunate not to reinjure the knee and was probably saved due to his tree trunk quads giving him enough stability to compensate for his lack of acl stability at that point.

Ideal return from acl injury for reduction in recurrence is actually 2 years! Obviously this never happens but it shows there is a balancing act between return and reinjury.

Didn’t libba also play with a full leg brace to limit lateral movement.

I seem to remember a full brace with what looked like metal rods and a knee hinge but what ever the material it was bulky, looked incredibly cumbersome and I was amazed he was allowed and physically able to play with it.


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[Ocker1]

Didn’t libba also play with a full leg brace to limit lateral movement.

I seem to remember a full brace with what looked like metal rods and a knee hinge but what ever the material it was bulky, looked incredibly cumbersome and I was amazed he was allowed and physically able to play with it.


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He did play with a huge brace. They are great at providing stability but limit mobility big time. They cost about a grand and feel great when you have an unstable knee. They reduce performance, hence why no one wears them these days. However they aren’t magic and libba was still insanely lucky not to redo it.

 

[swuzzlebubble]

It is weird he gets a mention in the main body of our injury list updates, while JSOS is just part of the table

Not really because the context was that he's progressed to the next stage so there was something to update on.

 

[myblueroan]

Can't believe there was no report of Gov's injury in the weekly report. This p****s me off that the club aren't transparent with their supporters when it comes to injuries.

I mentioned it!

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

So Williams hammy, Fanta calf, Carroll hammy?

The club did identify publically increased loads were a reason for the early season soft tissues. Maybe two flat weeks in the seniors and a few soft tissues points to the increased loads rumour too. Dunno. Hope they're not out long!

 

[Revenant1965]

So Williams hammy, Fanta calf, Carroll hammy?

The club did identify publically increased loads were a reason for the early season soft tissues. Maybe two flat weeks in the seniors and a few soft tissues points to the increased loads rumour too. Dunno. Hope they're not out long!

I thought Carroll was a rolled ankle... (?)

 

[Bletch]

I thought Carroll was a rolled ankle... (?)

Yeah, he came back on, so not a hammy.

 

[Burgers45]

I thought Carroll was a rolled ankle... (?)

Appeared to get a cork or sprain to an ankle in a tackle situation. Went off for treatment and returned to the field, and kept playing. Can't be too bad.

 

[agro]

Channel 7 news - calling Fantasia an “injury blow” - not sure what they’d call an injury to Cripps or Weitering then

 

[jimsta10]

Williams injury confirmed? or was it "precautionary?"

 

[Accidental genius]

Williams injury confirmed? or was it "precautionary?"

Good question - hopefully just hammy awareness

 

[Aphrodite]

Williams injury confirmed? or was it "precautionary?"

'Hamstring tightness' as per Club's tweet on Saturday

 

[jimsta10]

'Hamstring tightness' as per Club's tweet on Saturday

nothing magic spray can't resolve.

 

[Kruezing]

Channel 7 news - calling Fantasia an “injury blow” - not sure what they’d call an injury to Cripps or Weitering then

Armageddon

 

[Lukeblueboy]

Just maybe hey doc

 

[BigFrizz36]

Just maybe hey doc

Yep. Mitch Cleary reporting that the door hasn't been closed on Doc returning for the finals. Apparently he has reported that it has been his best recuperation from a knee yet.

 

[sweethoney]

 

[gbatman]

I'd love to have Docherty back in. A fit Dochert walks into our backline or wing. If he is in skills training now, He is a player who returns really well from injury. It sound crazy but I can't see why it would not be possible. Gee we have missed Docherty this season.

 

[sweethoney]

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I'd love to have Docherty back in. A fit Dochert walks into our backline or wing. If he is in skills training now, He is a player who returns really well from injury. It sound crazy but I can't see why it would not be possible. Gee we have missed Docherty this season.

Goldsack got back in 22 weeks in 2018
So i can’t see why a professional Doc can’t do this either

 

[RPCB]

If Doc is a chance to return this year, then why haven’t we had news about JSOS? He did his ACL 7 weeks earlier than Doc did his.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Doc is deadset Superman.

He also inspires the team. If anyone can do it, he can. His footy smarts would be very welcome.

 

[Aphrodite]

O. M. G. Yes Doc

I’m not crying, you’re crying

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

If Doc is a chance to return this year, then why haven’t we had news about JSOS? He did his ACL 7 weeks earlier than Doc did his.

Doesn't have the recuperative powers that Doc does? His injury was worse somehow? Doesn't have a full understanding of the rehabilitation required?

 

[RPCB]

Doesn't have the recuperative powers that Doc does? His injury was worse somehow? Doesn't have a full understanding of the rehabilitation required?

Probably the first one. Not many people do.

 

[bigblueboy]

If Doc is a chance to return this year, then why haven’t we had news about JSOS? He did his ACL 7 weeks earlier than Doc did his.

JSoS’ recovery has not been smooth like Docherty.