Injury Max Rooke - knee surgery

[i_need_a_pencil]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Darn it... Definitely sounds like a last resort.

Anyone willing to donate stem cells?

 

[Gaz_Brownlow]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

If your talking about Rhinoceros stem cells then i'm sure we could organise something....can imagine Max's body would handle anything less!!

 

[winty]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Might be a good omen. In 2007 we sent Max to Germany to get over a niggling hamstring injury and we won the flag. We sent SJ to Tassie last year to fix up a hip complaint and won the flag. To the best of my knowledge, we didn't send anyone anywhere in 2008.

 

[noclashjumpers]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Bugger.

Reeks of desparation ......Last ditch attempt, etc......

Fingers crossed, but I don't think this is a good sign.

 

[bigcatman]

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All the best of luck Maxie.


ya vespa will miss you

 

[vc_viking]

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If your talking about Rhinoceros stem cells then i'm sure we could organise something....can imagine Max's body would handle anything less!!

Rhino stem cells, pigs blood, and yes, This guy plays like an animal too!

Hurry back soon Max!

 

[Pure_Ownage]

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Worried. If Maxy wants to have a realistic shot at forcing his way back in he needs to be playing VFL in August, which gives this American guy 3-4 weeks tops to fix him and get him back here.

But it ain't over til it's over...go you good thing!

 

[vealesy]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Max lining up in the pocket on GF day would be enough to lift the lads.

C'mon Max we miss you buddy!

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Worried. If Maxy wants to have a realistic shot at forcing his way back in he needs to be playing VFL in August, which gives this American guy 3-4 weeks tops to fix him and get him back here.

But it ain't over til it's over...go you good thing!

Benny Graham's gonna help him out with NFL placement for a month or so. After he kills the best the NFL have to offer he'll come back through the VFL

 

[Copernicus]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Shame he's not coming down my way

Hope this last ditch effort does the job.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Benny Graham's gonna help him out with NFL placement for a month or so. After he kills the best the NFL have to offer he'll come back through the VFL

LOL hope so

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Maxy's contract talks are on hold:

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2010/07/15/191331_gfc.html

Here's hoping his trip to Vermont gets the knee good and fixed so he can sign another contract to play on with us

Miss you Max

 

[magic_johnson!]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Most well-travelled player in the AFL?

Maybe next time he'll go to somewhere nice in Asia...

 

[TMS]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Nice to read this little snippet from Bomber in today's paper.

News from the United States on Max Rooke's knee rehabilitation has also buoyed the Cats coach's confidence that the hard man might be available for September.

"He's going really well. The guy that we've got him training with has been pleasantly surprised and very confident that he'll overcome the injury. If that works out it's been a great exercise and one that's very worthwhile," Thompson said.

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2010/07/16/191851_gfc.html

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Just been watching Hot Seat and love how Maxy says his favourite karaoke song would be 'Big Bad Bushranger'. Very true to type

Come back soon caveman, we miss ya.

 

[cats23]

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Has anyone heard any further updates on how Rooke's visit to the US specialists went?

If he's going to play at all this year he'll surely have to come into the team pretty soon.

 

[cats23]

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Just found my answer in today's Addy!

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2010/07/21/193251_gfc.html

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Just found my answer in today's Addy!

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/article/2010/07/21/193251_gfc.html

Doesn't mean much though given Bomber hasn't even received the full medical report yet. I reckon he's gotta be in the VFL in 2 or 3 weeks to have a chance IMO. I hope he gets back, but I'm not optimistic.

 

[Premiers2007]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

US trip sends Rooke's hopes of a return higher

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/98736/default.aspx

Rooke said “I am just looking at training quite hard over the next two to three weeks using the new strategies I learned. Hopefully, if all goes well, I will be looking to play in three or four weeks’ time."

Will be getting very close to finals by the time he is ready to play VFL.

“I left with a bit of a smile on my face - I was able to do things in the last few days that I haven’t been able to do for months, probably years as far as range of motion.”

All the best Maxy!!

 

[cats23]

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Thanks for posting the article 'Premiers 2007', sheds a bit of light on Max's condition, however I agree that if he thinks he may play in 3-4 weeks, he'll be cutting it fine as far as finals-I'd love to see him back though

 

[cats2rise]

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Who would he kick out of the team that has been named for the game vs Brisbane this weekend??

Glad I dont have to pick!

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Who would he kick out of the team that has been named for the game vs Brisbane this weekend??

Glad I dont have to pick!

You would think it could only be Blake, Milburn Mackie or Lonergan. I'd say the rest are safe.

Anyway it sounds promising but I'm still not optimistic yet. The real test will be whether he can play and then not have it swell up too much in the next few days, so until he starts playing VFL we really won't be any the wiser as to whether it can stand up.

I really hope he can make a successful comeback though.

 

[oozeboss]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

I've really missed the human wrecking ball, and I think that his return would be the best thing that could happen to our forward line. As well as his extraordinary defensive work, nobody in the league blows open packs or demolishes opposition taggers like the Max.

You just know that opposition backs get very twitching and keep one eye perpetually peeled over their shoulders when Maxxie is on the rampage!

He makes a successful return & Pods will kick 10 while we win the GF!

 

[jim boy]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Balme was saying on SEN before that Rooke is on target to come back into the side two or three weeks before the finals. Rooke has been quite upset to have been out for so long

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Re: Rooke to consult specialist in the US

Rooke has been quite upset...

Murderously upset? He has a particular set of skills, and circumstance has taken them from him for a while.

He'll be like a human chain saw once we get him out on that field again...