Training Pre-season updates 2025.

[ElliottsMaggies]

Lachie Neale tore his plantar fasciitis in the grand final and didn’t require surgery??

Yep, and he'd been wearing a moon boot after every match for the previous 10 weeks.

Defying the odds: Lachie Neal's Grand Final glory despite plantar fasciitis | Lifecare

The Brisbane Lions triumphed over the Sydney Swans with a commanding lead in the 2024 AFL Grand Final.

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[sr36]

Hopefully. But again, we just don't know. Like Michell, It can flare up and get worse. But Nick, being younger, might help his cause.

We just have to wait and see. He won't be able to run, probably will take some time off legs and hope the pain subsides, then try to attempt running if he is pain free.
But these things are unpredictable.

They'll put him in an anti-gravity treadmill and gradually increase the weight.

 

[tmpies01]

Hopefully. But again, we just don't know. Like Michell, It can flare up and get worse. But Nick, being younger, might help his cause.

We just have to wait and see. He won't be able to run, probably will take some time off legs and hope the pain subsides, then try to attempt running if he is pain free.
But these things are unpredictable.

Really not ideal. I hope it’s super mild and everything goes smoothly. He’s one player we can’t have missing games. Fingers crossed.

 

[Jen2310]

Really not ideal. I hope it’s super mild and everything goes smoothly. He’s one player we can’t have missing games. Fingers crossed.

While you wouldn't want him or anyone missing games, I think we have a deeper squad to cover for more injuries. You don't want to be carlton and rely on a player or two. Injuries happen in sport.

But there is time between now and opening round to get it right, as long as it doesn't get worse. If there is anyone that will do everything to get it fixed, it'll be Nick.

 

[watt price tully]

Thanks for the explanations “I feel better now”

 

[Apples]

They're the ones I wear - Axign also make arch support thongs, also good.

Support thongs? That's an oxymoron surely.

 

[magpies42]

I have this mad feeling that Peter may have had this plantar injury and it was the first time I had ever heard of it. It was said to be career threatening at the time.

He had knee issues which is why he moved to the forward pocket.

 

[Anzacday]

Support thongs? That's an oxymoron surely.

I’ve worn Archies for a year and then found a much better pair.
They are much thicker and extremely comfortable.

https://www.williamsshoes.com.au/media/catalog/product/C/F/CF12261BLAPP_6.jpg?quality=85&bg-color=255%2C255%2C255&fit=bounds&height=&width=1200&auto=webp

 

[sr36]

Support thongs? That's an oxymoron surely.

Are you thinking of the American term?

 

[Finnishpie]

Nick is even more important. I wouldn't play him until 2030 when he should be at his peak - too risky. Maybe in a Grand Final. Maybe

Now you're getting the idea. I personally would rest everyone over 25 until the last month of the season. TJ, Finn, etc -- just play them!

 

[SchuPie]

Hopefully. But again, we just don't know. Like Michell, It can flare up and get worse. But Nick, being younger, might help his cause.

We just have to wait and see. He won't be able to run, probably will take some time off legs and hope the pain subsides, then try to attempt running if he is pain free.
But these things are unpredictable.

Again, is there any statement from the club?
Severity
Treatment?
Timeline etc?

It appears that this news, rightly or wrongly, has stressed a number of supporters
A quick statement wouldn’t hurt

 

[sr36]

Now you're getting the idea. I personally would rest everyone over 25 until the last month of the season. TJ, Finn, etc -- just play them!

Good plan. Get the senior guys cherry ripe for the off season in September.

 

[JuniorB]

Support thongs? That's an oxymoron surely.

I call my Archies my hiking thongs.

 

[Apex36]

How is this possible

The new year has barely started and we already have:

- Nick with an injury that will hamper his season

Typically a 4 week injury. Ongoing PF is typically the exception not the norm.

- Mitchell with an injury that will hamper his season

Possibly, but we don’t want to be relying on Mitchell at this point anyway

- De Goey carrying an injury that looks likely to hamper his season

Still recovering from last year, so I’m not sure why you’re acting in a “how does this happen” manner on that one.

- Josh with a calf


Literally 4 of our most important players already compromised. Like…what’s going on down there. These aren’t “freak accident” type injuries like McStay’s finger or ACL. This has to be load/management stuff

Have you considered that the 3 outside of Jordy might have overdone things themselves? It’s easy to blame the fitness staff but you have 3 guys who are known to be exceptionally hard trainers who have gained injuries after off season “breaks”. Perhaps they weren’t resting as much as they should have been over those breaks..?