It’s the NHS.
It takes like 3 months to get an appointment with a physio - they’re probably just hoping the person is better by then so they don’t bother with the appointment.
Jokes aside - about a 0.01% chance I’m picking Hurley this week.
What about next week?
Much as I would like him to play, 2 weeks seems impossible small time to be ready for a cut throat final. One good hit on that and he’s out for the game.
I’m sure Kennedy and Darling will play nice. Woosha can write a note to the umpires to let them know that he has a sore shoulder and should look after him.
Has it been confirmed it was a dislocation or subluxation? I have read both diagnoses? I think Woosha said subluxation after the game and since then dislocation.
It reads that subluxation is quicker recovery but easier to occur again.
http://www.shoulderaches.net/shoulder-subluxation-causes-symptoms-treatments/
Still very doubtful.
He’d want to be ticking off a lot of boxes before even being considered for selection.
Crow used the term dislocation so I’d go with that.
Hurley right on track
Star defender Michael Hurley is on track to put his hand up for selection for Essendon’s blockbuster elimination final against West Coast on Thursday.
The experienced backman has made good progress in his recovery from a dislocated shoulder suffered in the Bombers’ narrow loss to Collingwood in round 23, and club physical performance manager Justin Crow says Hurley has put himself in the selection mix.
“‘Hurls’ trained well yesterday; he did everything that was required and did every drill,” Crow said on Tuesday.
“We’ll be leaving it right up until the last minute to make a final decision about whether he plays, but at this stage things are tracking well.”
Important Bombers Dyson Heppell (foot), Jake Stringer (soreness), Orazio Fantasia (hip) and Cale Hooker (illness) are all expected to return against the Eagles and Crow said each have had plenty of time to wind up for the clash.
“All of those players have now got a really good training block in,” he said.
“They all trained well yesterday and will be looking forward to the match.”
Mid-season recruit Will Snelling will also be available for selection after pulling up well from his impressive return in the VFL Bombers’ two-point loss to Richmond on Saturday.
Snelling gathered 13 disposals and laid five tackles in limited game time against the Tigers in his comeback from a minor foot issue to put himself in the mix to return to the senior side.
“He got through pain-free and has recovered well, so he’ll also be putting his hand up for selection this week.”
Ruckman Zac Clarke could also be considered for Thursday’s final if necessary, having recovered well from bone stress in his fibula.
“We’ll be leaving it right up to the end to, if we need him, make that final decision about if he is available.”
One Bomber who won’t be available to take on the reigning premiers is versatile defender Marty Gleeson, who sustained a minor calf strain against the Magpies.
Should the Bombers progress deeper into their finals campaign, Gleeson is expected to push for selection in the following week’s semi-final.
“Marty had some calf tightness coming out of the last game and it didn’t really resolve like we would have expected, so we checked it out later in the week,” Crow said.
“He has the lowest-grade calf strain, but he won’t be available this week. He’ll be aiming for the second final.”
Experienced midfielder David Zaharakis continues to recover well from his syndesmosis injury sustained in the side’s strong victory over Fremantle in round 22, keeping his hopes of a late finals return alive.
“David Zaharakis is out of the boot. He’s walking around and he’s making good progress.
“Like we’ve said earlier, he’s still some chance (to return) should we progress deep enough into finals.”
Noah Gown (foot), Irving Mosquito (hamstring), Joe Daniher (groin), Devon Smith (knee), Sam Draper (knee), Matt Guelfi (knee), James Stewart (groin) and Kobe Mutch (knee) round out the injury list.
Gleeson!? Damn
LID OFF
They probably mean VFL …
Impossible, as he would only be available for the VFL 3rd Week.
I’m not surprised about Gleeson.
Guys coming off major ligament/bone injuries seem to be more prone to soft tissue injuries in their first year or two back.
As long as McNeice is not in to replace him.
#nevergotafullpreseason
Injury update: Post-season
Orazio Fantasia is one of several Bombers undergoing post-season surgery. (Photo: AFL Photos)
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell and star defender Michael Hurley headline a host of Bombers undergoing post-season surgery.
Heppell battled pain in the growth plate of his left foot in the latter half of the season but will have a procedure in the coming days.
The 27-year-old is likely to integrate into main training in early December.
Sustaining a shoulder injury against Collingwood in round 23, Hurley underwent a shoulder reconstruction on Monday and is expected to train fully post-Christmas.
Hurley’s round 23 injury will delay his return to main training in pre-season. (Photo: AFL Photos)
Orazio Fantasia will also have a delayed start to pre-season, requiring a hip arthroscopy in the coming weeks.
The lively forward is earmarked to join main training in January.
Despite making a successful return this season from a severe ankle injury suffered in the 2018 JLT Community Series, defender Marty Gleeson is booked in for an ankle arthroscopy this week, but it is not expected to interrupt his 2020 pre-season.
Recently re-signed youngster Matt Guelfi underwent surgery to repair his lateral meniscus and will begin running in approximately seven weeks.
Veteran David Zaharakis (syndesmosis) also required surgery in late August and is expected to begin pre-season with the main group.
2018 draftees Irving Mosquito (hamstring) and Noah Gown (foot stress fracture) went under the knife recently after succumbing to season-ending injuries.
Mosquito will spend the next three months in rehab, while Gown will commence running on an Alter-G treadmill in three weeks and is expected to start pre-season as normal.
Hardworking forward Mitch Brown suffered a low-grade calf strain in the Bombers’ season-ending loss to the Eagles. It is not expected to greatly interrupt his off-season program.
Zac Clarke is due to commence running in five weeks, after sustaining a stress fracture of his fibula late in the season.
The Bombers will begin pre-season in November.
another interupted preseason cause we decided to trot out these blokes and not book em in early. Whats the go with Joe? Is he expected to have a full preseason (provided theres no setbacks)
Mosquito’s hamstring must have been a shocker
Raz won’t be ready until January? Honestly Essendon get ■■■■■■
