Could be just a precautionary management thing every player does after a game.
Some use ice packs, others use heat rubs, saunas or spas.
Sam uses the moons healing properties.
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Weideman was cramping up in the 4th quarter. At least it looked like cramps as he was bending over and stretching trying to grasp his toes. He ran off the ground with the trainer after that and was running okay so I’m hopeful that it’s very minor and he’ll recover for Sunday.
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Well, that just surprises me, given his coming from a far superior training regime.
Off to the Lid Off thread my man!
Sick of the crap our club receives from its own supporters re injuries.
Injuries are complex issues, completely random and unpredictable.
Some players play whole careers without missing due to injuries and some players can’t get on the park.
No club is any better or worse.
They are a by product of a game played at breakneck speed using max physical assault.
And predicting how long a player is going to need to recover and be ready to play is a throw at the dart board.
You play with who’s available.
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So recurring soft tissue and stress injuries to key players are completely random?
There’s absolutely no denying our medical team have been a shambles for a long, long time.
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not even remotely true
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are you part of the efc medical team?
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No, just using history as a guide. Most players are given a range of weeks in which they are likely to recover. Most predictions are educated guesses.
The frustration from supporters is understandable when the weeks are extended but to then accuse the club of being incompetent is non sensical.
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Seems a strange hill to die on.
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McBride should not be on any list associated with Essendon. Never plays, never noted as injured, never spoken of. Waste of his time and ours.
That seems harsh on a kid who has had some good VFL games and is a free hit.
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I don’t think our injury management has been as diabolical as some would suggest, but I certainly don’t think we are faultless either. I’d hope, like any department, the performance team is being consistently challenged to get better.
I certainly don’t agree with the tendency to hold an individual solely responsible due to perceived incompetence, when the issues seem departmental and historical. Hopefully the review has uncovered any issues, particularly around allocation of resources, which seems to have been a constant theme in other underperforming parts of the club.
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He had ice in his foot as well… my Demon mate said he could never jump,hope he hasn’t got a chronic condition with his feet
Scott has said (even now) that our players have not been professional in their preparation. It was widely publicised that JoeDan did not take his rehab seriously. Not sure how we can judge our medical team from the outside looking in?
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Yup, which may well be a reflection of cultural issues. But also perhaps a lack of guidance and structure around physical preparedness. We just don’t know.
Certainly sounds like we are witnessing a greater focus on performance and perhaps greater resources and funding. Hopefully it bears fruit in the future, it can take time.
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McBride has barely missed a game in prior years at the club. Agree though he is up against it for a new contract. I would just train him to be massive/strong enough to play against the AFL monsters.
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Injury news: Stringer available for selection
The latest injury news ahead of round two.
By essendonfc.com.au - Just now
Forward Jake Stringer has been declared fit for selection after overcoming a hamstring injury.
Despite being deemed “medically available” by senior coach Brad Scott last week, the 28-year-old was held over for an extra week to further build fitness.
Now having checked every required box, GM of High Performance Daniel McPherson says Stringer will suit up for his first game of the season, with a return via the VFL or AFL yet to be decided.
“Jake’s progressed through all his training, he’s ticked off all he needs to do,” McPherson said.
“From a high-performance perspective, he’s good to go and will be available for selection this weekend.”
Jake Stringer at Wednesday’s main training session. (Photo: Essendon FC)
After making his first official return to an AFL field in 588 days, forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti will be on a modified training program after suffering quad soreness.
McPherson says McDonald-Tipungwuti will have his progress closely monitored throughout the week and will not be risked if he doesn’t adequately recover in time for Sunday.
“He pulled up sore from his first game back in a long time,” McPherson said.
“We’ll monitor his progress over the next couple of days and we’ll have more info later in the week to make a call.”
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Rd 1 | Walla is back doing what he does best
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti marks his return to the AFL with a goal in style.
Key forward Sam Weideman will be monitored after suffering an innocuous injury against Hawthorn on Sunday.
The 25-year-old suffered an impact injury on his toe and will look to prove his fitness before round two.
“He kicked the ground and pulled up with a bit of a sore toe, but we’re hopeful he’ll be right for Sunday,” McPherson said.
“He’ll be on a modified program during the week and hopefully by Friday, he’ll be back up and running.”
Key forward Peter Wright has undergone successful surgery on his right shoulder.
The reigning Crichton medallist had the procedure to repair damage from a shoulder dislocation and will have his arm immobilised before commencing a rehabilitation program.
“Pete had shoulder surgery on Monday and all went well,” McPherson said.
“He’ll be in a sling for the next two weeks, and then we’ll be able to commence his rehab program after that.”
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