Traded Matthew Leuenberger (2006-2015)

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Hey, Greg Davis, which one's Leuey?:confused:

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Lions ruckman Matthew Leuenberger got through half a game with Brisbane's reserves side. Picture: Adam Armstrong Source: The Courier-Mail
 

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Just read through the last four pages of this thread. It's a credit to the Brisbane board that the individual player threads are so well maintained; there were articles and information in here that I couldn't find when googled. Has it been established if this latest achilles/calf/back strain is in the same leg as the one he had troubles with in 2012? Are these injuries even related? Seems the Herald Sun/AFL.com.au/BigFooty all have slightly different variations of the story. Would have thought that if he had an achilles tendonitis to start 2012, then tore his achilles in Rd3, then attempted a late season comeback but aggravated it again, then had a limited preseason this year then aggravated it after playing half a NAB Cup match, that the Lions would completely shut him down for a few months to get him perfect. After he was a late withdrawal it was reported he would undertake scans to see if there's any damage to his achilles/calf/back.

Playing in the ressies two weeks after this supposed aggravation in the NAB says to me that perhaps this latest aggravation is unrelated to his 2012 injuries, or it's just an absolute nothing injury and it's only a lack of match fitness that kept him back from selection in a NAB campaign you wanted to win. Plus the guy in the photo above does not look like someone who is struggling with injury. Really hope this isn't an ongoing issue for Leuey, one of the game's best when fit and firing. If anyone could shed some light on the above queries it would be much appreciated!
 
Cheers for the feedback, thommus.

The Lions staff have confirmed that the new niggle is unrelated to his 2012 injury, being on the other leg. Assistant coach Adrian Fletcher is on record as saying that all that happened is that he pulled up a little bit sore and they are just being super conservative with his recovery and return.

I agree that as demonstrated above, he doesn't look to be struggling.
 
It was originally reported as an achilles strain in the other leg, but was later updated to calf tightness. However most articles reported the former and didn't update with the latter. It was unrelated, but they were trying to manage Leuenberger through achilles tightness last year before the tear so they immediately cotton balled him until they figured out what was going on - and are now easing him back in again.
 
thommus said:
Just read through the last four pages of this thread. It's a credit to the Brisbane board that the individual player threads are so well maintained; there were articles and information in here that I couldn't find when googled. Has it been established if this latest achilles/calf/back strain is in the same leg as the one he had troubles with in 2012? Are these injuries even related? Seems the Herald Sun/AFL.com.au/BigFooty all have slightly different variations of the story. Would have thought that if he had an achilles tendonitis to start 2012, then tore his achilles in Rd3, then attempted a late season comeback but aggravated it again, then had a limited preseason this year then aggravated it after playing half a NAB Cup match, that the Lions would completely shut him down for a few months to get him perfect. After he was a late withdrawal it was reported he would undertake scans to see if there's any damage to his achilles/calf/back.

Playing in the ressies two weeks after this supposed aggravation in the NAB says to me that perhaps this latest aggravation is unrelated to his 2012 injuries, or it's just an absolute nothing injury and it's only a lack of match fitness that kept him back from selection in a NAB campaign you wanted to win. Plus the guy in the photo above does not look like someone who is struggling with injury. Really hope this isn't an ongoing issue for Leuey, one of the game's best when fit and firing. If anyone could shed some light on the above queries it would be much appreciated!
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That being said, don't pick him for your squad ;)
 
Leuey back in the picture
March 18, 2013
Sam Lord

Lions fans would have no doubt feared the worst when they heard that ruckman Matthew Leuenberger pulled up a bit sore from his first NAB Cup hit-out against Greater Western Sydney earlier this month.

As a precautionary measure, Leuenberger was left out of the team’s following match against Collingwood, and when he wasn’t considered for last Friday night’s NAB Cup Grand Final, it looked as though he was nearly certain to miss the Club’s season opener against the Western Bulldogs.

However, he played some valuable minutes in the Lions Reserves’ win over the Gold Coast Reserves in an NEAFL practice match at Southport on Saturday.

Leuenberger played half the match and came through unscathed – leaving the door open for a potential Round One berth.

Working against the Lions’ big man is the fact he has only played two half-matches since straining his Achilles in Round 3 last year, as well as the promising form of young ruckman Billy Longer in the seniors.
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TheBrownDog said:
Why would a senior listed player be on a "permission to train" list?
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Apparently we could 'apply' for Leuey to play in the state league (starts this weekend?) but we didn't. Assume we could because of limited pre-season and injury. Was mentioned on the AFL Teams/Supercoach live discussion this arvo.
 
FFB1 said:
Apparently we could 'apply' for Leuey to play in the state league (starts this weekend?) but we didn't. Assume we could because of limited pre-season and injury. Was mentioned on the AFL Teams/Supercoach live discussion this arvo.
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We have the bye in round one, I believe.
 
Reserves Wrap: Round 2
April 2, 2013
Sam Lord

The other real positive for the Lions was the form of ruckman Matthew Leuenberger, who played the majority of the match and showed no signs of discomfort.

“You could tell he’s a senior AFL player – he just dominated the centre square and got his hands on it a lot,” Harding said.

“He also snuck forward and kicked a couple of goals.”

“Importantly, he has pulled up really well so will come into serious consideration at this week’s Match Committee.”
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Lions lift intensity
April 5, 2013
Michael Whiting

DON'T expect Matthew Leuenberger to waltz back into the Brisbane Lions and be their saviour, warns coach Michael Voss.

Leuenberger will play his first senior match in almost 12 months on Saturday when he runs out against Adelaide at the Gabba.

The 204cm ruckman injured his Achilles in round three against Fremantle last season and has taken a cautious approach to returning.

After playing a full match in the reserves last weekend, Voss said it was a difficult decision to squeeze him in ahead of teenager Billy Longer.

"But to have 'Leuey' back there, he's like an extra midfielder, he gets around the ground, he's able to win possessions, he spreads really well and he's very good around contests.

"Our expectations are still … he needs to contribute and put his head down and give us a contest and if we get some of those other things, that's a bonus, but we've got to realise he needs a few weeks to get his mojo back."
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Leuey better for the run
April 9, 2013
Sam Lord

One of the real positives from the Brisbane Lions’ narrow loss to Adelaide last Saturday afternoon was the promising return of ruckman Matthew Leuenberger.

Leuenberger lined-up his first senior AFL match in 12 months against the Crows, and finished with a game-high 32 hitouts to go along with 11 disposals and three tackles.

His work both around the ground and at stoppages was impressive, and will only improve as he regains match fitness.

“We had 52 hitouts compared to Adelaide’s 25, so he gives our midfield first use of the ball with his height.”
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Beware winless Roos
April 18 2013
Michael Whiting

Speaking ahead of the club's main training session on Thursday morning, ruckman Matthew Leuenberger said they were eager to get back to Etihad. "We thought we'd made massive inroads in the way we played when we travelled," Leuenberger said.

Like Rohan Bewick on Wednesday, the ruckman was at pains to explain the Lions' desperation to win against a mid-table team. He said winning and getting to a 2-2 win-loss record was crucial to have any hope of progressing in 2013. "They're no easy-beats, they don't capitulate, they always hang in there," Leuenberger said.

"We know we're going down for a hot contest. "It's a massive game. We've got the potential to go two and two or one and three. One and three looks shocking in comparison to two and two. It's hugely important."

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Brisbane Lions ruckman Matthew Leuenberger says clash against North Melbourne is ‘massive'
April 18, 2013
Greg Davis

"I think we are pretty well aware of how important this game is to us, to be honest. "We've talked about it a lot, if we want to move forward, it's these sort of teams that sit around the middle of the pack where we are, that we need to beat.

"If you look back over the past few years, us and the Kangaroos have sat in a relatively similar position on the ladder (but) they've been fractionally a bit better. "If we want to bridge that gap and be the team we want to be, this is the sort of team that we need to beat.''

Leuenberger said the Lions did not need reminding that their last visit to Etihad Stadium resulted in a thrashing at the hands of the Western Bulldogs in Round 1, adding Brisbane was keen to exorcise the demons this weekend. The 24-year-old said his body was holding together well in his comeback from Achilles and calf problems that all but destroyed his 2012 season.

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He's always been a brilliant media performer. Should end up in the media. Would be better than 90% of the journos and commentators ATM.
 
Leuenberger Den Diary
April 18, 2013

There is so much to love about playing AFL footy, but injuries have always been – and will always be – and an unfortunate part of the game.

Every player has had to deal with injuries at one stage throughout their career, although some have had a tougher time than others.

It’s probably fair to say that I’ve copped my fair share throughout the journey.

A complicated knee injury in 2008 and, more recently, an Achilles strain have kept me out for lengthy periods.

In six and a bit seasons, I’ve played 71 out of a possible 136 senior games at a strike rate of just over 50%.

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