#6 Joe Daniher - drank a beer

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3h agoApril 12, 2019HIGHLIGHT

DANIHER RETURN NOW A ‘CONDITIONING ISSUE’

Kate Salemme

Essendon spearhead Joe Daniher needs to complete a solid block of training before returning from a calf injury.

Daniher is back in full training after recovering from the injury that has delayed his start to the season but is not yet fit enough to play matches.

It comes just days after the Bombers defended the star forward after he was spotted drinking beers with friends while recovering.

“Joe is back in full training, which is great, and has been for about a week or so,” Essendon football boss Dan Richardson said.

"He seems to have fully recovered from the calf injury, it’s really more a training and conditioning issue.

“Over the next few weeks we’ll build his training up and hopefully see him not too far away.”

The Bombers have made four changes for tomorrow’s clash against the Lions at the MCG and pulled a selection surprise by dropping Aaron Francis.

A former No.6 draft pick and emerging intercept defender, Francis is well-liked among Essendon fans who raised eyebrows at his omission.

Swingman Cale Hooker is his direct replacement after recovering from a calf injury.

“Obviously Cale (Hooker) was available for selection and it’s very difficult to leave an All-Australian player out,” Richardson told SEN.

"Brisbane have got a reasonably tall line-up, particularly forward, so we thought there was some good match-ups there for Cale.

“It’s a balance between team balance and what we think is the best line-up to take on Brisbane this week.”

Francis has the ability to also play as a forward and with Daniher and Shaun McKernan (hamstring) both injured, there was some suggestion the 21-year-old could be used in attack.

Richardson said that option was considered.

“Some discussion at match committee did take place on it,” he said.

"I think Cale coming into the side, he gives you that option as well to play forward or back.

“Aaron hasn’t trained at all as a forward over summer, so we’ve decided the way we’ve gone is a better option.”

I found some footage of the team helping him with his conditioning.

[Wanderlust]

Merrett on AFL360 - really wants Joey out there for Good Friday.

[Preliminary_Point2]

That was a damn long club suspension.

[aboods]

I bet he won’t lie to them again

[Bomb_Doe]

last time he handballs to Green like that

[Maxx]

I thought Daniher at the time of the injury was given an extra week or two to work on his fitness and conditioning. He even said something along the lines of he can be selfish with his time and work on some things to get himself to a higher standard.
I think he’ll play.

[The_New_Coleman]

In Crowe’s injury update he said: “his groins and his back have been good over the last few weeks…”

Wait a minute, he’s had a bad back as well? Is that part of OP?

[Mr_Sunbury_1]

I’m inclined to agree. I think he will play ANZAC Day and that being the case he will either play limited time against the Roos on Friday or do a training block on Friday morning at the club.

IMO in an ideal scenario, I would prefer he plays at least two matches in the VFL, let him get some touch and build confidence at a level he should be clearly superior at then unleash him against either Geelong or Carlton but I do think the club will want to play him in the biggest game outside of the finals.

[Deckham]

In Crowe’s injury update he said: “his groins and his back have been good over the last few weeks…”

Wait a minute, he’s had a bad back as well? Is that part of OP?

It was his back groin.

[Humble_NSW_Fan]

If he doesnt play on Friday, I blame that one beer he drank at a friends farewell a few weeks ago.

[Speedy_Gonzales]

Timmy & Lyon say VFL this week for JD

Does Daniher come back into the Bombers line-up?

[Bomb_Doe]

In Crowe’s injury update he said: “his groins and his back have been good over the last few weeks…”

Wait a minute, he’s had a bad back as well? Is that part of OP?

It was his back groin.

I read New_Coleman’s post to mean that Crow’s groin and back have been good over the last few weeks. I’m happy for Justin that’s the case. Nice to know he’s doing well. But I’m not sure of the relevance or that we are interested.

[bltn]

65% game time VFL this week.

90% game time VFL next week.

Bring him in against the Cats.
That’s what should happen after a year off with OP and his less than inspiring JLT performances.
I do agree that we will play him ANZAC Day though, just don’t expect much.

[Lance84]

V Collingwood is the same 4 points as V North.

I hope they play him this week.

Me too. I’ve got us penned in for a win this week and a loss on ANZAC. Dropping this game would be far more detrimental to our season than losing to Collingwood.

If he’s ready then play him now. Don’t hold him off for ANZAC.

[JohnRain]

Very sensible post.

Hope he plays on ANZAC Day, kicks a bag and Eddie blows a gasket.

[j_w]

I have been (and still am) all for him coming back via the VFL, but the landscape has admittedly changed with McNernan getting hurt. It is Zac Clarke currently occupying Joe’s spot and for that reason I wouldn’t mind seeing him pretty ■■■■■■ soon.

[Bomb_Doe]

What have you heard?

[Lance84]

If he doesnt play on Friday, I blame that one beer he drank at a friends farewell a few weeks ago.

If he even out of rehab yet?

[premature_rookie_ele]

You put your Joey in YOUR SOCK
You put your Joey out
You put your joey in YOUR SOCK and shake them all about
You do the Joey Pokey and turn the team around and

that’s what’s it’s all about!

fxd

[premature_rookie_ele]

Timmy & Lyon say VFL this week for JD

https://www.sen.com.au/news/2019/04/16/does-daniher-come-back-into-the-bombers-line-up/

Editor: Anyone else have an opinion on whether joe daniher should play in the vfl this week?
Underling: ok, so we’ve ticked off rodney eade, tim watson, garry lyon and some other plonker. let me see who else we can ask. i’ve got it, NATHAN BURKE?!
Editor: we are done here.