Why would he accept anything less than 100%? And it all goes into a single year’s cap.
I very much doubt any have a clause like that otherwise what is the point for the player in signing one?
I think the RSPCA would be called if he blew a calf
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And a white screen..
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Based on this update next year is done before it even starts right?
Players will be healthy but likely unfit which will hurt the start of our campaign while the rest will trickle in through the year but also unfit.
Oh well.
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Pretty much.
Most likely field a similar side to this season bottom 5 finish
I’m so excited about the injury thread for 2026. I think it’s potentially as good as the Melbourne Death Ride.
Darcy Parish: Hamstring 8 weeks November 28.
Nick Martin knee again
RIP Nick
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Not confirmed as ACL is it?
Nah he’s hurt it again though
Long term injury list just got a boost
As I have said in another thread, Cal Twomeys post was that he slipped last week and went to see a surgeon. A training report this morning had him running laps (potentially). Any training watchers confirm?
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Pleased to hear this. I’ve been holding my breath for 8 mins waiting for some clarification.
Welcome back Will Setterfield
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Considered a career in free diving?
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Now that’s something we can all get excited about
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Essendon star forward Nate Caddy will scale back his training loads this week after reporting soreness in his troublesome groins on Monday.
Caddy, 20, participated in full training on Monday, but felt tightness and restriction in his groin after the session and will be on a modified program this week.
While the setback isn’t considered serious, it has made clear Caddy will have to continue to be careful and extremely diligent in the short term following serious groin trouble last year.
It means his loads may only be dialled back for the next week or two, pending further assessment.
There is a chance he could do some light trackwork on Friday at training in the firm belief the issue is only minor.
The 193cm goal kicker will be on a close watch leading into Christmas to ensure he is not overdoing it and at further risk of further serious injury.
Caddy, who is clearly one of Essendon’s most important players coming into only his third season, was bothered by a groin problem in the back half of last year, sidelining him for the last four games.
He was sent to Qatar for specialist treatment in the off-season and will still be confident of hitting the new season in great shape.
But his groin will be one of the top priorities for the new-look fitness department which is being headed by highly-rated fitness boss Matt Inness.
The club, including its senior playing group, has been impressed by the early impact Inness has made at Tullamarine.
Star playmaker Nic Martin could face a full season out after last week re-injuring his ACL which he ruptured last season.
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Oh boy. That is horrible news 
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OP BABY
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So glad we played him when clearly unfit last year……
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