Injury HFC Injury watch 2024

[Millsie69]

Come on down, Ethan Phillips!

 

[lethalselbow]

Scrimshaw all good?

 

[eldorado]

Scrimshaw all good?

He's having a week off regardless, so whatever niggle he has, should be fine be round 11

 

[Simon Crawshay]

He's having a week off regardless, so whatever niggle he has, should be fine be round 11

Honestly a week off for Scrimmers isn't the worst outcome.

Let him rest up at home and have him primed for the Lions the week after (which is very winnable).

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[eldorado]

Mitch Lewis....


(sigh....)

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Player	Injury	Availability / Timeframe
James Sicily	Shoulder/Ankle	Test
Mabior Chol	Wrist	Test
Ned Reeves	Hand	Test
Henry Hustwaite	Concussion	Test
Mitch Lewis	Knee	TBC
Jack O’Sullivan	Hamstring	2-3 weeks
Will McCabe	Back	4-6 weeks
James Blanck	Knee	Season
Sam Butler	Leg	Season

 

[kenneje]

Poor Lewis, becoming quite depressing really.

Sicily, Chol and CJ would be 3 brilliant ins.

 

[Dixie Flatline]

Shades of Grant Birchall

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Grant Birchall

Age

37

Ht

193cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.9

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

9.3

5star

M

5.8

5star

T

1.6

4star

MG

250.0

4star

D

13.3

3star

K

9.2

4star

HB

4.2

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.3

2star

MG

250.0

4star

D

14.0

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.4

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

0.6

3star

a few years ago, when he was a perennial "test" every week.

 

[HedgeFund]

Shades of Grant Birchall a few years ago, when he was a perennial "test" every week.

As Neil Balme used to say - he’s about 2 to 3 weeks

 

[BlueWaterHawk]

Poor Lewis. I'm sure it's 1000% more frustrating for him than it is to us. Fingers crossed they get to the bottom of the issue and can solve it long term.

 

[Yuley95]

Good to see Will McCabe might play some footy this year

 

[cryptor]

Shades of Grant Birchall a few years ago, when he was a perennial "test" every week.

Does Sam need to buy him a puppy? I know Lewis is a dog guy unlike Birch.

 

[Suntory Boss Coffee]

If he needs surgery just book him in I say.

 

[I got the outside word]

Shame about JOS getting injured again, he’s done some really nice things at Box Hill and if he stayed on the park should have been an option for a debut at some point this year.

 

[Bugs1977]

This just reeks of what I mentioned last week about players being advised to try the no-surgical option first. If he wasn't an athlete with all that ground and pound they put their knees through then I could see it being a viable option but IMO every time he will try to ramp up the loads that knee is going to flare up again.

I have no doubt whatsoever in the near future we'll get word that he's been booked in for a meniscectomy which is also known as a meniscal debridement where there's a removal of torn or damaged meniscus. Depending on how bad the damage is recovery time can range from anywhere between 4 to 6 weeks or 3 to 6 months. I just want us to get him right and if that means sacrificing this season then so be it cause the last thing we want is for it to roll into next season.

EDIT: scratch what I said above. After watch what Burge just said it sounds like the issue is chondromalacia

Chondromalacia patellae

Chondromalacia patellae is a condition where there is damaged cartilage behind the patella (kneecap). It is like a softening or wear and tear of the cartilage.

patient.info

 

[TassieGrown]

We are not playing finals why not put Lewis in for an operation. Get the knee fixed as best as possible and start preseason fit & healthy.

Resting the knee and building work load back up is not working.

 

[Sixpence]

We are not playing finals why not put Lewis in for an operation. Get the knee fixed as best as possible and start preseason fit & healthy.

Resting the knee and building work load back up is not working.

Check out the link in Bugs' post.

 

[Bugs1977]

We are not playing finals why not put Lewis in for an operation. Get the knee fixed as best as possible and start preseason fit & healthy.

Resting the knee and building work load back up is not working.

Going off what Burge said in the video on the Hawks website the injury is not a meniscus cartilage issue but rather the behind the back of the knee cap (patella). This is diagnosed as chondromalacia and yeah rest and rehab is apparently the best course of action.

 

[TylerDurden]

I said in R3, if Lewis needs surgery, FFS get it done now.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

everyone is rightfullly suggesting why surgery hasn’t been considered earlier. Especially if it is the same issues as last season.

But some players prefer to rule everything out before finally and reluctantly considering surgery options. Is Lewis of this thinking?

Has he ever had any surgery previously as he seems to struggle every season

 

[The hands of stone]

Anyone getting slightly excited watching the time frame for Will McCabe get lower ???

 

[Dewyyyyy]

This just reeks of what I mentioned last week about players being advised to try the no-surgical option first. If he wasn't an athlete with all that ground and pound they put their knees through then I could see it being a viable option but IMO every time he will try to ramp up the loads that knee is going to flare up again.

I have no doubt whatsoever in the near future we'll get word that he's been booked in for a meniscectomy which is also known as a meniscal debridement where there's a removal of torn or damaged meniscus. Depending on how bad the damage is recovery time can range from anywhere between 4 to 6 weeks or 3 to 6 months. I just want us to get him right and if that means sacrificing this season then so be it cause the last thing we want is for it to roll into next season.

EDIT: scratch what I said above. After watch what Burge just said it sounds like the issue is chondromalacia

Chondromalacia patellae

Chondromalacia patellae is a condition where there is damaged cartilage behind the patella (kneecap). It is like a softening or wear and tear of the cartilage.

patient.info

His issue is similar to some I’ve seen at local level, but they play through it because it is something that can be managed. If he can get it sorted he’ll be fine, it is as Burge said just an excess amount of fluid building in the knee after upping his load. They’ll find a way to make sure it won’t happen and get the best solution. Glad they’re taking their time.

 

[Yardie]

"We will hope it all settles down and then have to send him for surgery in four weeks time instead of doing it now....."

 

[eldorado]

And in 2 months when he still isnt ready to play what will the excuse be?

You already know he will be out for 2 more months, you tell us what the excuse will be.