Our Injury list

[Go_Dogs]

Thought Dale was ok? Weird one.

[Mitcha]

OK, I might be going early but I reckon our conditioning staff might have some serious questions to answer. Soft tissue injuries have hit hard and early. Treloar and JJ have history but my concerns are others such as Jones, Richards, Dale and reportedly West have all had issues this pre-season that were not present prior to this year. I'm assuming a different type of running program initiated has impacted and not for the better.

[Scragger77]

There has been questions about every clubs pre season with an AFL review pending is what I heard. They are saying that it is too short I’m not sure that is the reason though

[GVGjr]

OK, I might be going early but I reckon our conditioning staff might have some serious questions to answer. Soft tissue injuries have hit hard and early. Treloar and JJ have history but my concerns are others such as Jones, Richards, Dale and reportedly West have all had issues this pre-season that were not present prior to this year. I'm assuming a different type of running program initiated has impacted and not for the better.

It does suggest that something has changed in our preparation.

[Go_Dogs]

Over correction to others (eh Brisbane) doing so much more than us and playing off in 2 GFs?

[Rusty12]

It is likely an increased focus on speed/power; however, with the player's time off, shorter turnarounds and the need for as much match sim as possible to keep up with the competition and be ready for round 1, it is hard also to change conditioning focus.

[Bornadog]

Dogs update -
Marcus Bontempelli set for scans on his CALF.
Bailey Dale will play VFL next weekend,
Ed Richards is touch and go for R1, also with a calf concern

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Bont out for 6 weeks.
ouch.
Never a better stage for plenty to step up.

All the best Bont, see you soon.
Go Dogs!

[doggies ftw]

Holy shit now we’re really cooked, that’s an absolute disaster to be honest.

ah well pressures sort of off now, anything in the first 2 months of the season is a bonus really. Good opportunity for some kids to have a crack and make a name for themselves and whatever happens happens I guess, if we’re somehow sitting ok for a decent crack at the 2nd half the season then great but it’s basically a transition year now to be honest.

it’s also where Bevo does his best work so who knows

[angelopetraglia]

Both AA midfielders from last year out for 6+ weeks. You can't make this stuff up.

On top of that we have Dale and Richards battling soft tissue injuries. JJ hammy. Jones Hammy.

[Garbs_7]

Disastrous, i'm sorry but our fitness staff have clearly gotten it wrong with all of these soft tissue injuries this pre-season. The Bont is an absolute iron man and rarely has these issues, can't even make it 5 minutes into a pre-season game...

[BontlowSzn]

That's a terrible injury. Nevermind the next 6 weeks, this could continue to impact long term.. Far out.

[angelopetraglia]

Bont has played 95 of the last 96 games. After his debut season he has played 20+ games ever season except two. They were 18 and 19 games. He has been incredibly durable.

The change in running this preseason looks like it has taken a toll on the older players? Maybe?

[angelopetraglia]

That's a terrible injury. Nevermind the next 6 weeks, this could continue to impact long term.. Far out.

Agree. Calf injuries can be complex and tricky to get right. Look at the issues Treloar is having.

[Go_Dogs]

**** me. Not what I wanted to receive in an SMS from a mate!

[Aidan7557]

Just remember we play 23 games everyone. Just need to have a stable start and build into the year, better to have players hurt now then at round 23. Just look at Brisbane last year.