44. Liam Anthony

Arden Street · 14 Jan 2009, 13:51

Name: Liam Anthony
Height: 189cm
Weight: 87kg
Recruited From: East Fremantle
Draft History: Pick 43 in the 2008 National Draft

He grabbed the attention of recruiters after a stellar season with East Fremantle (WAFL) under the leadership of club coach and former Brownlow Medal winner Shane Woewodin.

A medium midfielder who uses the ball well and displays great ball winning ability, Anthony has also shown that he can play as an effective crumbing forward.

Flawed Genius · 17 Jan 2009, 18:24

I would love to call him as my boy.

mi_hrvati · 9 Feb 2009, 12:50

he is already one solid unit

Da Gangsta · 6 Apr 2009, 14:10

any news on the foot

FBDonkey · 16 Apr 2009, 03:41

Quote: NORTH Melbourne draftee Liam Anthony is recovering quicker than expected from a stress fracture in his right foot and could return to training within three weeks.

The 21-year-old was diagnosed with the injury ahead of North's season opener against Melbourne – initially meant to be his debut – and was set to spend up to six weeks on the sidelines.

However, chief of football Donald McDonald said that Anthony's latest scans had confirmed a shorter lay-off.

"The doctor said today (Tuesday) that the scans were better than we first thought, so it's healing really well," McDonald told kangaroos.com.au.

"In a couple of weeks' time he'll just do another precautionary scan and be right to resume training. That's two to three weeks earlier than we thought."

Because of inroads made during the pre-season, McDonald believes Anthony will need one or two weeks on the track before he can be considered for selection by VFL affiliate North Ballarat.

"If he gets through the training alright, he's just going to have to tweak his fitness up a little bit again – even though he's got a fantastic base" he said.

"Originally with the stress fracture you had to be off it for six and then there'd be another three-week period where he'd get back to full fitness again."

The midfielder wore a moonboot to aid his early recovery and McDonald said the injury had to heal naturally – with rest and without the strain of running.

North recruited 21-year-old Anthony at No.43 in November's NAB AFL Draft after three years' experience in the WAFL.

Flawed Genius · 16 Apr 2009, 19:21

Will he walk back into the side when he returns from injury? Or will Laidley f#ck around and keep him in the VFL for the year?

Paddy_Mac · 17 Apr 2009, 11:16

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Originally Posted by Flawed Genius

Will he walk back into the side when he returns from injury? Or will Laidley f#ck around and keep him in the VFL for the year?

Mate, he hasn't even played an official AFL match yet, let alone an automatic starter. He'll go through the VFL just like most would.

Carnthe · 17 Apr 2009, 17:44

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Originally Posted by Paddy_Mac

Mate, he hasn't even played an official AFL match yet, let alone an automatic starter. He'll go through the VFL just like most would.

He was pretty much our best midfielder across the preseason. Hopefully can quickly rediscover that form as there is definitley a spot for him.

dazza wyatt · 17 Apr 2009, 19:41

Anyone got an update on when he'll be back? Is he close to playing with North Ballarat?

bailz66 · 22 Apr 2009, 12:37

2 weeks

Double the Fist · 24 Apr 2009, 11:06

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Originally Posted by bailz66

2 weeks

.... two weeks. Is that 2 weeks from AFL, or untill he is likely to play a VFL match....
Thanks in advance.
Kind regards. DTF

bailz66 · 24 Apr 2009, 12:07

"In a couple of weeks' time he'll just do another precautionary scan and be right to resume training. That's two to three weeks earlier than we thought."

Because of inroads made during the pre-season, McDonald believes Anthony will need one or two weeks on the track before he can be considered for selection by VFL affiliate North Ballarat.

That was from a few weeks ago.

Will be a while off i would expect

Double the Fist · 24 Apr 2009, 12:20

Thankyou for the prompt rely.

Dissapointing for my SC, but more dissapointing for the Roos.

FBDonkey · 28 Apr 2009, 13:20

Hey guys. anyone with training knowledge or up to date info on where he is at would be greatly appreciated. there are an awful lot of fantasy footballers out there waiting on this guy.
Thanks for the updates

J6shSC · 29 Apr 2009, 14:21

Know a bloke who works at North and he tells me that Liam SHOULD be right for selection in around 6 weeks. Obviously this is presuming there is no injury mishap and he gets a bit of match fitness while playing good footy in the VFL.