Jesse O’Brien is also an outside chance of returning from a persistent groin injury.
Starting from a long way back, Jesse just needs to work hard and want it. Seems like ages since we have seen Jesse running around.
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Jesse O’Brien is also an outside chance of returning from a persistent groin injury.
After a long lay-off with osteitus pubis, Jesse O’Brien was the third Lion back in action against Broadbeach, playing 80% of game time up forward and on the wing and kicking two goals in an impressive display.
With Simon Black and Brent Staker commanding much of the NEAFL-related news in the past month, little has been said about Jesse O’Brien’s promising return from groin surgery.
O’Brien spent a considerable period of the off-season in rehab, but seems to have finally gotten some continuity in his football with four consecutive reserves games.
“I reckon Jesse’s first three games were very, very good – in particular his work around the ball and tackling,” Harding said.
“He still got 26-odd touches and laid five tackles on the weekend, but I didn’t see that customary breaking out from stoppages. He got most of his possessions in close, so his long running wasn’t as evident.”
There were no new casualties from the weekend, outside of Sam Mayes suffering a minor ‘corkie’ and Jesse O’Brien sporting an impressive ‘shiner’ following an incident in the Club’s NEAFL clash.
“Jesse’s fine, he just coped an innocuous knock to the eye. We’ve x-rayed that to make sure there was no damage,” Burton said.
“It’s an impressive bruise, but physically he’s fine. No breaks and nothing to be concerned about.”
Jesse O’Brien, who was sporting a clean upper lip having recently shaved off his much-loved moustache, was recognised as the Lions’ best.
“He was very good. He got plenty of clearances and finished with 13 tackles according to our stats,” Harding said.
“He won the contested ball on the inside, and got the ball on the outside as well. It’s a good reward for the effort he’s been putting in.”
I think he will play the "Bewick" mobile target role. Interesting Bewick on the bench - maybe the Green Vest? Vossy played JOB as the starting CHF for a quarter in a practice match once. I am looking forward to him showing his light feet in congested situation. Good luck to him.Fascinating selection. It'll be interesting to see where he plays.
I think he will play the "Bewick" mobile target role. Interesting Bewick on the bench - maybe the Green Vest? Vossy played JOB as the starting CHF for a quarter in a practice match once. I am looking forward to him showing his light feet in congested situation. Good luck to him.
Yeah was very impressed with his return tonight. Smart footballer. Definitely deserves to hold his spot.