Hollow Knight
Imperfect vessel
- May 3, 2005
- 96,485
- 106,670
- AFL Club
- Brisbane Lions
- Other Teams
- Scuderia Ferrari, Dallas Cowboys
Yeah, there is no way they will seriously entertain LARS. Not at his age.
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BRISBANE Lions star Daniel Rich has two important deadlines to meet on the gruelling comeback trail from his knee reconstruction.
The 23-year-old is desperate to play in Round 1, 2015. He is also keen to get his right knee in good enough working order to complete his bridal waltz duties on his wedding day in October.Rich will go under the knife in Melbourne on Thursday after rupturing his ACL in the second quarter of last Saturday’s loss to the Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium.
He will have the traditional reconstructive surgery which could sideline him for up to 12 months but the midfielder is aiming to bounce back quicker than that. “I’m looking to play in Round 1 next year. That’s the goal,’’ he said. “I want to try and push the boundaries and try to improve a little bit every day.
“I’m facing it like it is a day-to-day challenge and I’ll be doing everything I can to get the knee right.’’
Rich is surprisingly upbeat and positive for a young man who has had his entire season wiped out by a brutal injury that tests the toughest athletes both physically and mentally on the long road to recovery. “I got my ahead around it pretty quickly,’’ Rich said. “I heard a clicking noise when it happened and I knew I was in trouble. It was pretty sore straight away.
“The physios and doctors were pretty certain it was the ACL straight away so the scans just confirmed what we pretty much knew already. “The support of my fiancee Lauren, the club and the supporters has been terrific. There’s been no shortage of well-wishes, which has helped boost my spirits. “I’ve spoken to a few of the boys who have done their knees and they have passed on a few useful tips too. “It will suck at the beginning when I can’t move much at all but I won’t leave any stone unturned to get it right once I can get a bit mobile.’’
An avid surfer and golfer, Rich will stay heavily involved with Brisbane’s leadership group as well as helping to develop the club’s young cubs. He also plans to “sharpen up’’ some things outside of football and “live and learn’’. “I don’t normally dance but I’ll be right for the wedding,’’ he said.
The AFL is toying with the idea of a later start to the season next year right? Might help him get up for round 1.
Wasn't this year an earlier start? So back to normal do they mean?
Great news! Expect a big year of redemption for Richy in 2015 as he runs out with the rightful Lion on his jersey. Get excited folks!Very clean ACL rupture and repair for Rich apparently. Barring a setback will be in full training before the pre-season.
http://www.lions.com.au/news/2014-04-15/rich-eyes-early-return
Great news! Expect a big year of redemption for Richy in 2015 as he runs out with the rightful Lion on his jersey. Get excited folks!
FOX FOOTY’S League Teams is asking, which player is the best kick in the league?
So too does the Lions rising star Daniel Rich. Since arriving in the league in 2008, it didn’t take long for Rich to become renowned for having a booming left boot. For Lions fans there are few more exciting sights than seeing the young star unleashing a shot at goal from well inside the Gabba centre square.
DANIEL RICH - A booming left-foot kick, Rich has similar kicking genetics to Suckling. Struck down by a terrible knee injury early this season, Rich kicked at 72 per cent in his 16 games last year. He also managed to hit the scoreboard 22 times, kicking 13 goals. Rich has had a good tutor in former midfield accomplice and fellow lefty, Simon Black. Black was a supreme user through the Lions midfield throughout their period of dominance and the club will be hoping Rich can continue his ascendancy to a similar role when he returns next season.
Ain't fun watching a player rehabbing from a knee reco climb the ladder into the old coach's box at Giffin Park.
...doesn't sound a good idea now you mention it....am visualizing some of the old boxes at some grounds. Hadn't thought of what type of box they might be in.
Good lord, keep him safe! (if you really are there)..cos the footy gods couldn't care less!