Johnson to miss NAB grand final

[LostDoggy]

Guys looks like he may not play round 1 either



http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/af...-1225839028993

[KT31]

Just as long as he is available for the last one in September.
Hope his 350th is not an away game or interstate.

[LongWait]

Better to make the call now and kill the speculation. Also gives everyone plenty of notice that his 350th will not be in round 1.

[aker39]

Just as long as he is available for the last one in September.
Hope his 350th is not an away game or interstate.

Round 2 - Richmond at G
Round 3 - Hawthorn at Etihad
Round 4 - Brisbane at Gabba

[LostDoggy]

Round 2 - Richmond at G
Round 3 - Hawthorn at Etihad
Round 4 - Brisbane at Gabba

Might have to see if there are any cheap flights for a last minute trip to Brisbane!!

[Bulldog Joe]

He will play against Hawthorn - Round 3 Doggies home Game.

[Throughandthrough]

to quote Richo on Channel 7 last week

"it would be terrible if he missed his 350th game"

[LostDoggy]

He will play against Hawthorn - Round 3 Doggies home Game.

I have just booked a trip over from Perth for Rd 3, first time ever to the ES and first time I have ever seen a Bulldogs home game (always at Subi against WCE or Freo). It would be a dream come true if his 350th aligned.

[LostDoggy]

I believe Rd 3 reserved seating is availble now? Can you guys advise of the best seating position at Ethiad?

[Scraggers]

Calf tightness to keep Johnson from Rd1

WESTERN Bulldogs skipper Brad Johnson will miss the start of the premiership season after suffering tightness in his troublesome calf.

Johnson, 33, suffered a blow to the muscle five weeks ago that caused bleeding into the achilles area.

The injury has been slow to heal, but he had been in the frame for selection in Saturday's NAB Cup grand final side before the setback.

"He trained yesterday and when he came in this morning it was just a bit tight," coach Rodney Eade explained on Wednesday.

"There was no real pain with it, but it was always going to be right on the edge whether he played on it or not so we're just going to err on the side of caution."

Eade is confident Johnson will resume running by the end of the week, but the interruption to his pre-season will see him miss round one when he was due to play his 350th AFL game against Collingwood at Etihad Stadium.

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[aker39]

I believe Rd 3 reserved seating is availble now?

Yes it is

Can you guys advise of the best seating position at Ethiad?

The best viewing seats are on Level 2. But I'm not sure if there are going to be any available, as the club has sold out of reserved seats for members in that area.

The leaves level 1 and 3, and if you want to reserve a seat, you'll only be able to do that on Level 1.

[LostDoggy]

I believe Rd 3 reserved seating is availble now? Can you guys advise of the best seating position at Ethiad?

I have a reserved seat on Level 1, Aisle 28. It's just around from the point post. I like it, have sat there for years now. Level 2 is probably the best view, but if you can't get level 2 I'd choose level 1 over level 3 any day!! We usually have a few empty seats around us which are sold on game day if people want them. Unfortunately it's usually the opposition supporters!!

[hujsh]

to quote Richo on Channel 7 last week

"it would be terrible if he missed his 350th game"

Hahaha.

Yes, that would be awful

[chef]

to quote Richo on Channel 7 last week

"it would be terrible if he missed his 350th game"

Richo really is as silly as his haircut looks.

[LostDoggy]

Richo really is as silly as his haircut looks.

Amen to that, and what about the suit that is too small??? Anyway, heard Rocket on the radio today saying Johnno looks like being available round 3 - don't want to risk him, as it's more important to have him fit at the end of the season rather than the start! Don't want to bring him back too soon and have him perhaps re-injure himself. Makes sense to me, and I think the medical staff would know better than me even