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Player Watch Nick Daicos
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sr36
TheBrownDog
I doubt there would even be scope for an early return with this injury. No weight bearing for the set number of weeks. Then the ramping up of load before playing for a set period of time. I doubt they'd shorten either variable and risk reoccurence.
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Well, doctor, I will defer to your knowledge of orthopaedics as my further studies took me towards neurosurgery and epidemiology.
A spy tells me Nick was on the bike at training this morning.
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On swoop Luke's instagram photos of him with no knee brace on and reported as above on a bike
sr36
TheBrownDog
Fair call. I may be relying on anecdotal evidence of what they used to do with different body parts. Put plaster on for a set number of weeks - 2 weeks after the itching and annoyance becomes intolerable - remove plaster - slowly see if it works again.
There may be new fangled methods. I wouldn't trust them though - the itching and annoyance is crucial.
The Royal Sampler
Floreat Pica, Bitch!
Lower limb fractures are almost always 6 weeks, assuming it’s not a distal fibula which has been surgically pinned/screwed.
I think there’ll be a lot of bluff and bluster about him possibly playing, and then the reality of a superstar young player on a 6-year contract will kick in and he’ll miss until the PF.
The Royal Sampler
Floreat Pica, Bitch!
He’ll be able to partially weightbear for some of that time, but that’s different to running and kicking.
The Royal Sampler
Floreat Pica, Bitch!
Nah that’s pretty close to the mark. He was probably in a splint rather than plaster but otherwise the vibe is right.
sr36
TheBrownDog
Can they do scans of bone density or something like that to see if they can move to kicking and running earlier, or is it like it is with plebs - date of plaster/splint removal is set at the beggining, so you don't move to the next phase earlier?
The Royal Sampler
Floreat Pica, Bitch!
More like they check at various stages that the fracture is healing as expected. So kind of pass/fail various checkpoints rather than as a percentage ahead or behind of schedule. There is not really scope for an accelerated recovery.
His bone density at his age is going to be great, it’s a non-issue.
sr36
TheBrownDog
He'll be a great addition for the prelim.
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Not worth the risk unless he's 100% cherry ripe.
Its one of those injuries that can reoccur quite easily if returned to soon, luck to make PF if we make it.
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I will be stunned if he doesn’t play our second final, whatever week that is
The Royal Sampler
Floreat Pica, Bitch!
The issue will be maintaining his fitness while unable to fully weightbear. Hence running in the pool or on the AlterG, bike etc.
I think the time off will probably do him the world of good.He looked pretty banged up even before he got the fracture to his knee.He didn’t look like the player he was prior to the Port Adelaide game.
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Can kiss the Coaches award good bye but I think he still has a chance in the Brownlow. If it wasn’t for the injury he would’ve swept all the awards.
Also any chance a opposition coach can put someone on Butters. Good player who never has anyone near him and opposition fans have a go at Nick running around by himself.
Also any chance a opposition coach can put someone on Butters. Good player who never has anyone near him and opposition fans have a go at Nick running around by himself.
Cousin of Daicos
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Reportedly off crutches
Is it possible they're gunning for an earlier than expected return having kept him on crutches for so long?
They clearly didn't want him putting any pressure on that knee for an extended period.
Is it possible they're gunning for an earlier than expected return having kept him on crutches for so long?
They clearly didn't want him putting any pressure on that knee for an extended period.
riddick78
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It seems i'm in a minority but preface my opinion with I know bugger all about broken bones. I think if the scans are good and he fully trains the week before our first final, he should play. Simple equation really. So that' training starts two weeks today.
Yes if there is a risk of long term damage we should be cautious, but if the medicos are saying he is OK and it's just match fitness, I'd back the kids tank in every time.
Yes if there is a risk of long term damage we should be cautious, but if the medicos are saying he is OK and it's just match fitness, I'd back the kids tank in every time.
The Royal Sampler
Floreat Pica, Bitch!
Only 2 weeks and 2 days post fracture.
The plot thickens.
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Not a great username to content ratio. 6 weeks minimum, no way you would risk it.
Honestly feels like it was 10 weeks ago.
He's favourite for the Norm Smith. The bookies have full faith in us coming good and Nick getting back to his best
sr36
TheBrownDog
More like they've already taken so much on it and are set for a loss, so they've got to discourage too much more betting on it.Honestly feels like it was 10 weeks ago.
He's favourite for the Norm Smith. The bookies have full faith in us coming good and Nick getting back to his best
