RIP
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Well last year he had a ripper preseason, this year the opposite, hopefully results in more than 12 games.
guy doesn’t train all preseason, might be in doubt for rd 1 (nay 0). shocking development
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oh so you’re the injury management expert are you?
you do realise some people have ongoing injuries despite all kinds of treatment. that’s why there are specialists all over the world trying to fix sporting injuries for players who have a hard time of it.
shocking development? yeah, because the club is really not trying hard enough are they to get him on the field. we are actually trying to sabotage his career, because that’s what we do best. according to you that is!
Sucks for Parish but the silver lining is now Tsatas is an absolute lock to get game time in the midfield
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When Tsatas lines up opening round in a forward pocket:
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stand down. shocking as in unsurprising.
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efa
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I dont like February.
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Felt Caldwell and Durham went to the next level when Parish was out for an extended period last season. We rushed him back late in season and our performances also slid.
Not blaming Parish for this but I think there is a silver lining. Will also give Tsatas and a few others opportunity and further growth.
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Even last year, Duz and Calders still struggled with clearances, ground ball gets, hard ball gets and contested possessions. Jye was prob our best and he was 55th ranked player for clearances, 65th for center clearances, 63rd for GBGs and 57th for Contested possessions.
Thats not pretty reading.
Need both to improve in this area PLUS have Tastas really come on if we are going to have a competitive midfield in 2025.
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If we’ve learnt anything, we bring Parish back slowly with at least 1 VFL game.
We have plenty of midfield coverage with Merrett, Caldwell, Durham, Setters, Tsatas & Hobbs, with Perkins able to rotate as required.
Only play fit players…please.
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merrett and parish both averaged more GBs and ranked in the 40s but your point is no less valid. On average our best was setterfield by a mile but he only played 4 games so i’m disregarding him.
with parish having a big fitness question mark hanging over him i actually would not mind our primary centre square rotation being tsatas - durham - setterfield
tsatas plays as the ball hunter
durham looks to play and soft shut down role and spit out the front at appropriate times
setterfield plays hard lock down on opposition primary ball winner
then you rotate in merrett, caldwell, martin and perkins as required. Perkins should only be there if setterfield is not. caldwell could rotate for any of the roles. merrett and martin would probably rotate in only for durhams.
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Yeah sounds pretty good to me. I think Tsatas and Martin in the middle will give us a different look - interesting to see how we line up R1 and if we can improve in these areas.
Btw, i was referring to Parish’s 2021 to 2023 stats as last year was a write off.
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Why are we running on fast surfaces (hard)?
Posted this in the other thread.
- Surface Hardness and ACL Injury Risk
• ACL injury risk assessments performed on hard surfaces (e.g., Mondo track) may not accurately reflect an athlete’s real risk, as movements on softer surfaces like artificial turf significantly differ. Harder surfaces alter braking forces and knee/hip moments, which may misrepresent actual ACL injury risk [(Jones et al., 2023)]
- Running and Soft Tissue Loads on the Knee
• During running and cutting maneuvers, soft tissue structures (including the ACL) experience increased tensile forces when the knee is extended and subjected to varus, valgus, or rotational loads. These forces are intensified on harder surfaces, potentially increasing injury risk [(Ackland et al., 2000)]
- Footwear Midsole Hardness and ACL Injury Risk
• Softer midsoles absorb more energy and reduce impact forces on the knee, particularly during cutting maneuvers. Harder midsoles and surfaces increase the loading on the ACL and other soft tissues, contributing to a higher injury risk [(Morio et al., 2014)]
- Running Surface and Soft Tissue Injury Prevention
• Selecting appropriate running surfaces is crucial for injury prevention. Harder surfaces lead to increased impact forces, contributing to soft tissue injuries, whereas softer surfaces help mitigate strain on muscles and ligaments [(Johnston et al., 2003)]
- Artificial vs. Natural Grass and ACL Injuries
• Artificial playing surfaces have been linked to higher ACL injury rates compared to natural grass. Factors like surface hardness, rotational stiffness, and surface-shoe interaction play a role in ACL injuries. The highest injury rates occur when the playing surface is dry, which increases friction and torsional forces [(Balazs et al., 2018)]
- Deceleration Forces and ACL Strain
• During single-leg landings, deceleration forces can significantly reduce ACL strain. However, the absence of these forces on harder surfaces may lead to increased strain and a higher risk of non-contact ACL injuries [(Shin et al., 2007)]
- Running Load and Soft Tissue Injury Risk
• Increased sprinting and high-velocity running on hard surfaces are associated with a higher risk of lower limb soft tissue injuries. In contrast, controlled lower-intensity running on softer surfaces appears to have a protective effect [(Gabbett & Ullah, 2012)]
Conclusion:
Harder running surfaces increase the risk of ACL and soft tissue injuries by amplifying impact forces and altering movement biomechanics. Artificial turf and dry surfaces present a higher ACL injury risk due to increased friction, while softer surfaces and appropriate footwear can help mitigate these risks. Reducing high-speed running loads and improving deceleration techniques may further decrease injury rates.
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It’s probably because we play, what, about half our games at Marvel Stadium each season? Training on a surface which matches where we play.
The Marvel surface is like running on a grassed carpark.
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Ridley and parish probably the only best 22 guys in doubt for round 1.
I guess add Guelfi too.
I’m expecting McKay to get up, never sure about Cox or Jones fitness.
That leaves something like this against the suns
b: McGrath McKay Roberts
hb: Shiel Reid Redman
c: Duursma Durham El-Hawli
hf: Perkins Caddy Martin
f: Kako Langford Draper
r: Bryan Tsatas Merrett
int: Caldwell, Gresham, Setterfield, Prior, Hobbs
emg: Unwin, Cox, Jones
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it is a grassed carpark
Gutted for Parish, but it does afford more opportunity for younger players. The stars are aligning perfectly for Tsatas and it also provides Hobbs a better look at the senior team.
Agree, we play better style of footy without him, shame about the contract.
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