Traded #10: Aaron Francis - Traded to Sydney w. Pick 42 + Future fourth rounder for Pick 37. Thanks Frang!

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2022
Injury Status: n/a

My Boy Draft 2022: Pick 29, Mr Bultitude

 

[Don35]

We’ve taken a Precautious Approach to Aaron’s rolled ankle and he will miss the rest of the year.

 

[yaco55]

I hope the injury is not to serious as he's found his niche as a tall defender - Preferably on the second best tall.

 

[ghostdog]

Rotten timing with Ridley about to return.

 

[Lore]

A sprain. Remains to be seen whether it's a "high ankle sprain" (aka syndesmosis). Hopefully back in next week so he can get his 50 games after the bye – due in R16 v Geelong at this stage and it's been a long time coming.

Sad that we know how to spell that word.

 

[fishardansin]

Walked from changerooms to the bench. Surely it isn't a devastating injury.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Absolute shame, was really looking like having an afternoon.

 

[Old Campaigner]

Minor sprain

He'll probably be back around the middle of next year barring any unexpected setbacks

 

[Howard Moon]

Minor sprain

He'll probably be back around the middle of next year barring any unexpected setbacks

Is that before or after the specialist trip to Ireland?

 

[naraku]

Was the only low light really, hoping the sprain IS as minor as can be.

 

[BrunoV]

Felt a bit sick when it happened.

Doesn't seem like anything too bad. Hopefully it's just a few weeks.

 

[Lore]

No ice or moonboot when he walked into the rooms after the game. Still wearing his footy boots too. Just a slight limp.

 

[westking]

No ice or moonboot when he walked into the rooms after the game. Still wearing his footy boots too. Just a slight limp.

This time last year Stringer did the same thing...missed half a season...just sayin’

 

[Lore]

This time last year Stringer did the same thing...missed half a season...just sayin’

That's true I almost wiped that game from memory... And that was one of those gd high ankle strains as well.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Essendon sprain. 8-10 weeks minimum

 

[Ati Tude]

Hopefully he only misses a week or 2. At least we have Ridley back next week and presumably Reid.

 

[The Devils Advocate]

Syndesnostepsis

 

[Megabattimus]

I hated seeing a shattered Francis on the bench. Really hope it's nothing too serious. Was having a great game before the ankle injury.

 

[yodellinhank]

We’ve taken a Precautious Approach to Aaron’s rolled ankle and he will miss the rest of forever.

Fixed.

 

[Howard Moon]

There were fears on Sunday key defender Aaron Francis would join the lengthy long-term injury list, but Rutten said scans on Francis’ ankle on Monday showed “nothing too sinister”.

“It’s a pretty severe ankle sprain, but nothing more than that,” Rutten said.

“He’ll be looking after it and we’re hopeful we’ll get him up this week.”


Good night sweet prince, hope the amputation goes well

 

[Runk]

Aaron seems to be a changed man in a lot of respects & all for the better imo.

Aside from his football improving he seems more confident about himself & pretty open emotionally on the field.
In the past he seemed very unsure or reserved in his demeanor, particularly if something went either side (good/bad). This year we have seen him show real emotion when he does something well or poorly. His obvious devastation on the weekend when rolling/spraining his ankle was evident of a man once not considered open to showing that. Whatever personal work he's done on himself, considering his issues, he should be thoroughly commended.

 

[Run and carry]

Aaron seems to be a changed man in a lot of respects & all for the better imo.

Aside from his football improving he seems more confident about himself & pretty open emotionally on the field.
In the past he seemed very unsure or reserved in his demeanor, particularly if something went either side (good/bad). This year we have seen him show real emotion when he does something well or poorly. His obvious devastation on the weekend when rolling/spraining his ankle was evident of a man once not considered open to showing that. Whatever personal work he's done on himself, considering his issues, he should be thoroughly commended.

Has always come across as different to a lot of other players. A bit more sensitive and a gentle nature.

 

[VelvetSledge]

I just love him.

I'm so glad he's in this side with the culture we have now. It'll be all the better for him, and assuming his ankle is okay, I can't wait to see him keep McKay to 0.8 this week.

 

[yodellinhank]

Has always come across as different to a lot of other players. A bit more sensitive and a gentle nature.

Delist.

 

[fishardansin]

Hope hes ok, but seeing we're playing a bottom six side this week we should let him rest up so he's less sore come finals time.

 

[The Prosecutor]

Rutten said it's a minor sprain and are hopeful he'll play this week.