Traded Matthew Leuenberger (2006-2015)

[iBeng]

Nothing in the Bupa report about Burgers issues.

 

[Mavlions1961]

Michael Whiting @AFL_mikewhiting
Another setback for Lions ruck man Matthew Leuenberger. Hopefully not too serious. Checkhttp://www.afl.com shortly

No good for the big fella.

 

[Mavlions1961]

1. Mark Lavis @Mavlions1961
   @AFL_mikewhiting How long is he out for Mike??​

Michael Whiting @AFL_mikewhiting
@Mavlions1961 doesn't appear serious but no footy this weekend makes it hard to play round one​

 

[Mavlions1961]

Leuenberger to miss final, in doubt for round one​

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-03-12/leuenberger-to-miss-final

 

[iBeng]

Damn, damn and damn.

 

[chopperduck]

He has missed too much footy. Go easy with him, let him play a few ressies games to get some touch and confidence back. Longer getting a few early afl games doesn't hurt either.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Hopefully Fletcher's assessment is correct and it is only very minor.

Longer and Stef should be able to fill in well while Leuey gets himself right.

 

[LIONHART]

it seems leuy just can't take a trick as far as injury goes, everytime he gets into match/ playing mode, as distinct from training, it seems he gets an injury of some kind. so so frustrating for all concerned.

 

[Lace Out]

Pretty happy with that,I'd take a round 4 return if it was offered.

 

[jjami15]

Trade him

 

[Ceebee]

Shame.oh well, fast track Billy the kid

 

[Haso]

Lions ruckman to miss NAB final
March 12, 2013
Al Paton

BRISBANE Lions ruckman Matthew Leuenberger has been ruled out of Friday's NAB Cup final and is in doubt for Round 1.

Leuenberger has played just one quarter in the NAB Cup in his comeback from an Achilles injury that he suffered in Round 3 last season.

The Lions revealed today the ruckman was a late withdrawal from last Saturday night's win against Collingwood after pulling up sore following his brief game time against GWS.

"We're going to give him the best chance to be ready," assistant coach Adrian Fletcher said after training today.

 

[iBeng]

I hope the Beau Bug doesnt get him

 

[Vince]

Re Leuenberger's injury on sat night after the game Malclom Holmes our CEO was asked the question regarding Leuenberger injury he said they thought it was a referral pain coming from his back down to his achillies not the one which gave him problems last year they dont think its serious but they want tocheck it out with some scans thats what he said when the question was asked.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Throws the season plans out a bit. Might improve Sam Michael's chances of an upgrade.

 

[Bert Man]

I genuinely feel for Leuy. He is such a good team player and is the last person on our list who deserves this (other than Cal). The thing that pisses me off even more is than moron's on FB say we should've picked Selwood. I will always stand by Leuy! He is a huge talent and injury is robbing him and the team of something special.

 

[Haso]

The thing that pisses me off even more is than moron's on FB say we should've picked Selwood.

Consider this a lesson in 'not looking at any footy page on Facebook ever'.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Consider this a lesson in 'not looking at any footy page on Facebook ever'.

So you have then.

 

[Footballator]

So you have then.

Ouch!

 

[Matt_BL]

Didn't think he would be ready anyway. I would think he might playa half to 3/4 of the season. Achilles are the hardest injury to come back from so no surprises.

 

[iBeng]

Interesting in the article here:
http://www.lions.com.au/news/2013-03-13/near-full-strength-lions
It says he has a Calf complaint.

 

[chopperduck]

It's a back/calf/achilles issue. Something isn't right (probably in his back) and it has his body out of wake, putting extra stress on other areas to compensate. I like that we are being careful with him this year, we don't want a repeat of last year. If Longer could play the first 6 games, gives Bergs about 8 weeks to get himself right, probably the first 4-6 with rest and working back into training, then maybe a game or 2 in the 2nds for some match fitness.

I think he will have enough km's in the tank, he has done enough fitness wise over the preseason, but he hasn't played a game at any level for awhile, and i think it will take him a few weeks to get back into the swing of things.

 

[Gibbo_88]

It sounds like his fitness is going to be nowhere near what it was in 2011 and the sub rule makes it more difficult for him to get games early. Hopefully the Longer/Martin combo works well for us.

 

[Bert Man]

Facebook is reporting he dominated all facets of the game yesterday. Facebook also said that the game was today... Facebook once again you appall me.

 

[iBeng]

I saw in the Supercoach thread that everyones getting back on him, just from the time he played