AFL Player #21: Dyson Heppell aka Farnsy

[Lore]

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent 2024
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 27, Highly Evolved

 

[Lore]

Seems to be walking around at training in training gear according to the pics (has a jacket over the top though), but Woosha didn't know anything in his presser, and the injury update is no more enlightening than that.

Fit Dons put hands up to return

A number of important Bombers have been made available for Essendon’s season-opening clash with Fremantle.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[yodellinhank]

Had a screw put in and they had to unexpectedly take it out recently.

Heppell says screw removal wasn't part of plan

Dyson Heppell concedes his recovery from foot surgery last September hasn’t gone to plan and that there is no timeframe on when the Essendon captain will play again.

www.theage.com.au

A loose screw?

 

[Noooch]

Hi All,
I don't post much but thought I would leave this here for anyone who was interested.
My brother in law co-hosts a mens mental health podcast and recently had Dys on for a chat. Check it out of you are interested, the spotify link is below.

 

[12Chill]

Dyson Heppell 2019 highlights


Enjoy.

 

[thaibomber]

Fair dinkum good bloke... oh and Jobe.. floss before going on vlogs like working through it...lol.

 

[ghostdog]

Fair dinkum good bloke... oh and Jobe.. floss before going on vlogs like working through it...lol.

Insert gif of Jobe flossing?

 

[ghostdog]

Insert gif of Jobe flossing?

Fox reporting Heppell unlikely for Round 2.

 

[eth-dog]

Should be in full training prior to round 2

Rundle also provided an update on Dyson Heppell and Joe Daniher, who were continuing their recovery from foot and groin injuries respectively.

“Dyson was slow to progress following the removal of the screws in his foot in February, due to a low-level infection which lasted several weeks. This infection has resolved, and he’s been up and running for the past four weeks. He’s in great shape and feeling good,” he said.

“He’s done an enormous amount of rehab strength work and strength work in general in preparation for his return to run. We’re not putting any timeframes on him, but we expect him to integrate into group training prior to games commencing.

 

[Ambrosia]

Should be in full training prior to round 2

Not sure group training = full training

 

[Milanista28]

Not sure group training = full training

I think it does, Just didn't use the word "main" in front group, But yes it's a little unclear.

 

[Ambrosia]

I think it does, Just didn't use the word "main" in front group, But yes it's a little unclear.

Yeah I’m genuinely unsure. His outlook didn’t seem as clear cut or positive as Ambrose’s however

 

[Milanista28]

Yeah I’m genuinely unsure. His outlook didn’t seem as clear cut or positive as Ambrose’s however

Interesting that he'd have missed half the season if the Covid break doesn't hit, he was aiming for the 1st month.

 

[Ambrosia]

Interesting that he'd have missed half the season if the Covid break doesn't hit, he was aiming for the 1st month.

Yeah screw coming out plus infection equates to a big set back.

 

[andleanback]

Yeah screw coming out plus infection equates to a big set back.

Lets be honest the club screwed up not sending him for surgery mid last year. Thought they could get the best of both worlds, instead Heppell will likely contribute very little this season.

 

[Ambrosia]

Lets be honest the club screwed up not sending him for surgery mid last year. Thought they could get the best of both worlds, instead Heppell will likely contribute very little this season.

I’m a little on the the fence with this one. Heppell is the club captain, we had a very thin midfield and we did make finals.

Fantasia is the one that should have been whisked away to surgery. We may have even gotten him back towards the end of the year.

 

[Bjchan13]

Lets be honest the club screwed up not sending him for surgery mid last year. Thought they could get the best of both worlds, instead Heppell will likely contribute very little this season.

I still think/hope Heppell can have a big contribution this year. He has never had a problem with his weight, and as we've seen he does everythig he can possible to play. He wouldve gone above and beyond in his rehab im guessing. Screws out, infection cleared and joining main training is good news

 

[Maxabillions]

Lets be honest the club screwed up not sending him for surgery mid last year. Thought they could get the best of both worlds, instead Heppell will likely contribute very little this season.

Why is he not contributing this year? Sounds like he is very close to full fitness

 

[andleanback]

Why is he not contributing this year? Sounds like he is very close to full fitness

Very close to full fitness? Bloke has hardly run in 9 months. He might be fit, but he doesnt have any k's in the legs and that always spells trouble in afl.

 

[Ambrosia]

Very close to full fitness? Bloke has hardly run in 9 months. He might be fit, but he doesnt have any k's in the legs and that always spells trouble in afl.

I reckon Heppell will be fine. He's as professional as they come and has plenty of preseasons under his belt.

 

[andleanback]

I reckon Heppell will be fine. He's as professional as they come and has plenty of preseasons under his belt.

That doesnt mean anything when you are playing catch up to the rest of the competition, and there might not be anywhere for him to get a bit of match fitness either.

 

[Maxabillions]

Very close to full fitness? Bloke has hardly run in 9 months. He might be fit, but he doesnt have any k's in the legs and that always spells trouble in afl.

He managed to contribute last year on one foot, I think he'll make a contribution this year

 

[CBombers17]

What are his Brownlow odds?

 

[Ambrosia]

That doesnt mean anything when you are playing catch up to the rest of the competition, and there might not be anywhere for him to get a bit of match fitness either.

Not too worried. Assuming Heppell’s foot heals fine I’m sure he will be doing all the work required plus more to get back and will be fine having an impact.

Tbh I’m more worried about your Stringer/Mosquito types and how they’ll have handled being away from the club.

 

[ghostdog]

What are his Brownlow odds?

Haircut would surely have improved the Brownlow odds.

 

[ghostdog]

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