Dale Thomas to have surgery, out 12-16 weeks

[FlowersByIrene]

Im absolutely devestated not just for how bad this is for the blues. But mainly for how frustrating this must be for daisy. I wish i could help in some way. Its such a shattering start to the season

 

[Righteo]

Injuries have absolutely stuffed this guy's career. Real shame as he was so exhilarating at his peak and I really thought he could rekindle some of that this year, hope he makes a speedy recovery.

 

[Spook]

Terrible news for Carlton and Daisy Thomas, a bad night just got worse for the blues

Source?
So he has had a scan and seen surgeon already? Normally they would wait until making statements like that.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

bad luck 4 daisy. good player

 

[Hird Is Scum]

Looking for a free kick he 100% deserved? Please. Hardly his fault things ended up how they did.

Whether he deserved the free kick isn't relevant, had he not thrown his arms up in the air playing it up for the umps he probably wouldn't have injured himself.

 

[Adz]

Career over.

 

[Leitchy]

Your delight is premature. Fingers crossed for you Daisy.

Might not matter too much to our season but watch out karma is a bitch.

 

[Topkent]

Hate Collingwood but at his best he was one of those guys that made footy better to watch

Had super X factor and could have been in brownlow contention before the injuries struck , what a shame

 

[Wild Bill]

Source?
So he has had a scan and seen surgeon already? Normally they would wait until making statements like that.

Agree - they are saying he will miss next week. Have not heard 14-16.

 

[Wild Bill]

Career over.

4am is not a great time to post.

 

[sir_jaycee]

If Dale focussed on protecting himself instead of waving his arms trying to get a free kick he wouldnt of got injured , watch the replay

 

[Leather Poisoning]

Looked pretty bad.

Out of action for a long time. Really bad start to the season for the blues.

 

[Milux]

Bad luck to daisy.

But was anyone else seriously impressed with his intent to play the ball? With shoulder clearly dislodged he gets up and plays the ball. Masssive respect and seperates the real sports IMO.

 

[Captivating]

Surf's up

 

[Mr_Moogle]

Because he's been skinny as a twig for years. His lack of bulk is a big reason for his current injury IMO.

You realize not everybody can "bulk" up right? Guys like Dale Thomas could spend their whole lives in a gym and never really get bulky. I think the technical term is ectomorph.

 

[wowlace]

Should be able to hold the little tucker ok, might not be able to change any nappies though

Win. Seriously though, on the up side he will have plenty of time to spend with his kid and missus. Gotta look on the bright side.

 

[nowhereneargeelong]

If Dale focussed on protecting himself instead of waving his arms trying to get a free kick he wouldnt of got injured , watch the replay

That's exactly what I thought at the time. There is no doubt he would have gotten the free anyway, without the theatrics.

All the players do it though (yes, Selwood too).

 

[Power Raid]

bugger

that will hurt the blues season

 

[Back One Out]

yep, and had he tucked them in instead of waving them around looking for a free kick he would've been fine

Dale Thomas wouldn't have to wave his arms around if the umpires did their job properly and paid every free kick.
Umpires tend to award only the "obvious ones" (translation: the frees where players wave their arms and let the umps know they're being held)

 

[The King!]

Feel sorry for him, shame to see his prime years being ruined

 

[HFF]

Unfortunate for him. His body has just let him down for the last 3 or so years now.

Smart man to take the $$$$$ while they were on offer though.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

It was an injury that didnt have to happen. Maybe next time he will brace himself better rather than playing for free kicks.

 

[Tas]

Where did people get this time frame from? He wouldn't have even had a scan yet.

 

[CountryRace]

Dale Thomas wouldn't have to wave his arms around if the umpires did their job properly and paid every free kick.
Umpires tend to award only the "obvious ones" (translation: the frees where players wave their arms and let the umps know they're being held)

He should not embellish the potential free kick by waving his arms around attempting to exaggerate, the tackle of McIntosh

instead, he should focus on hitting the ground in a safe fashion rather than attempting to sway the officials decision

 

[DaVillaBlues]

Since when is it controversial to list Dangerfield in the top 5 mids in the comp? At worst he's in the top 10 surely.

Dangerfield is not even the best mid at his club (Sloane)

Can cop having him in the top 10 mids, but definitely not top 5 in my opinion