Player Watch #6: George Wardlaw - will miss vs Geelong with virus - Blamires in

[DuckYeah]

I can feel a calf injury coming on

 

[ToxicMegaPunts]

I can feel a calf injury coming on

Better late than never, but you have to wonder how effective it can be now we're into the season proper. Time for this would have been from the first day of post season last year.

 

[DuckYeah]

Better late than never, but you have to wonder how effective it can be now we're into the season proper. Time for this would have been from the first day of post season last year.

I wouldnt be sending him to perth. Im on side of caution with GW. Get him Cherry ripe for round 3

 

[joegreen]

I see it but i dont believe it! Dorsiflexion!!

He is trying to run in a way that protects his hammies. Lifting his toes up.

His right side was better than the left.

Also low leg recovery and a shorter stride.

It is also is a faster action. If he can maintain this technique under pressure he will both protect the hammies and run faster.

He will need constant reminders to keep doing it. Takes a while for it to become habit and muscle memory to take over.

 

[Themanbun]

I see it but i dont believe it! Dorsiflexion!!

He is trying to run in a way that protects his hammies. Lifting his toes up.

His right side was better than the left.

Also low leg recovery and a shorter stride.

It is also is a faster action. If he can maintain this technique under pressure he will both protect the hammies and run faster.

He will need constant reminders to keep doing it. Takes a while for it to become habit and muscle memory to take over.

It's crazy he runs as fast as he does with such poor mechanics. Must be putting out a lot of power.

I had to fully remodel my running for PHT and everything you describe is what I was ordered to do. Front side mechanics baby.

 

[Passmore]

It's crazy he runs as fast as he does with such poor mechanics. Must be putting out a lot of power.

I had to fully remodel my running for PHT and everything you describe is what I was ordered to do. Front side mechanics baby.

Get a room you two.

 

[Themanbun]

Get a room you two.

Who says we haven't

 

[Supa_Nova]

Better late than never, but you have to wonder how effective it can be now we're into the season proper. Time for this would have been from the first day of post season last year.

Did you consider an elite trainer that does all kinds of athletes may have been... unavailable?

Or we were using him as an advisor and thought after the most recent issue went "mate just bloody get here. Charge whatever we need you with him"

 

[joegreen]

It's crazy he runs as fast as he does with such poor mechanics. Must be putting out a lot of power.

I had to fully remodel my running for PHT and everything you describe is what I was ordered to do. Front side mechanics baby.

Yep, they are relatively simple but very effective changes. The challenge will be doing it in a game. Much harder to maintain than when just running. But the fact he is doing it gives me some hope they doing what they can.

While I posted he might come in for Dova or Konstanty I'd be inclined as many others have said to give him the extra week and not have to fly.

How did you notice the changes to your mechanics?

 

[Flawed Genius]

I see it but i dont believe it! Dorsiflexion!!

He is trying to run in a way that protects his hammies. Lifting his toes up.

His right side was better than the left.

Also low leg recovery and a shorter stride.

It is also is a faster action. If he can maintain this technique under pressure he will both protect the hammies and run faster.

He will need constant reminders to keep doing it. Takes a while for it to become habit and muscle memory to take over.

I guarantee you Mackinnon has been at him. The bloke is a superstar

 

[speedy]

The five interchange bench might help him. Lot easier to carry a low tog mid. Keep him fresh with short bursts.

LDU
Sheezel
FOS
Warlord
Kerch

Potential A grade calibre midfield.
Can’t wait to see them in the team together, fit and firing.

 

[Supa_Nova]

The five interchange bench might help him. Lot easier to carry a low tog mid. Keep him fresh with short bursts.

LDU
Sheezel
FOS
Warlord
Kerch

Potential A grade calibre midfield.
Can’t wait to see them in the team together, fit and firing.

Based on Sunday and spurts of last year potential might already be met. The easier bit, effort and defence, is what needs to be maintained

 

[Lavy_Panther]

The damage control the club would have to go into if George re-injures a hammy after being put on a plane over to Perth would be next level. Set your sights on round 3, young man.

 

[shinboner magic]

Yep he can do match sim with the vfl guys this weekend

 

[Kanga Glory]

Gary Lyon said George reminds him of Zac Butters.

 

[Pres]

The damage control the club would have to go into if George re-injures a hammy after being put on a plane over to Perth would be next level. Set your sights on round 3, young man.

A lot of people implying that plane trips are bad for hamstrings. Has this been confirmed anywhere in scientific literature?

 

[Chip Scab1]

A lot of people implying that plane trips are bad for hamstrings. Has this been confirmed anywhere in scientific literature?

So now science is important.

I can't recall however, the crux of the argument is predominantly around it now being better, can't say whether it's worse but it surely can't be better.

Then people are saying "well if ain't better, why do that? And if he can only play 1 of the next 2, why **** not only play him against the Same Olds?"

That's what I'm reading, and I agree with that.

 

[justroyal]

Lmao - the balanced runner! **** this could go anywhere now

 

[Themanbun]

A lot of people implying that plane trips are bad for hamstrings. Has this been confirmed anywhere in scientific literature?

I think people are just voicing the general principle of not adding any additional potential stressors to his recovery at this point, where waiting one week avoids all of that.

 

[Chip Scab1]

I think people are just voicing the general principle of not adding any additional potential stressors to his recovery at this point, where waiting one week avoids all of that.

And 6 day break after Perth leading into ESS game. Combine the 2 and it makes perfect sense to rest him and let him loose on the Dons.

 

[Lavy_Panther]

A lot of people implying that plane trips are bad for hamstrings. Has this been confirmed anywhere in scientific literature?

I CBF in linking to various sources, but yes, it has.

 

[GoRoos2023]

Not travelling with the team. Ready for Essendon.

 

[Clarke is King]

I've worked with Paul (the Balanced Runner) for running injuries. He is the absolute best of the best in this space. Love it from the club.

 

[Recently retired]

If George is adjusting his running technique another week will mean it's more automated and more likely to hold in game situations. That combined with the 2 x plane trip and a 6 day break means no way should he play this week IMO.

To clarify re plane trips, the altitude and long periods seated (hamstrings shorten and hips/glutes can tighten when you're seated) on the flight home can hamper recovery and the last thing you want for George at this point is sub-optimal recovery.

 

[Uneik]

A lot of people implying that plane trips are bad for hamstrings. Has this been confirmed anywhere in scientific literature?

I was planning a a similar comment overnight, you beat me to it. I totally agree what you just said, he should not play! If he does play, then it's going to be a risk. O'all wise, he should strengthen the specific muscles stronger.