Player Watch #30: Charlie Comben

[shinboner magic]

No inside goss on this but It seems to me that we've been extra cautious and not rushing.

We’ve been overcautious for quite some time - Garner spent a whole year in the rehab group.
Good to see Lmac back so quickly but still got Jed and Hayden out fit longer than expected

 

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[giantroo]

Comben's big leap forward

Footballers want to be out on the ground playing the game with their mates, not stuck inside the gym rehabilitating injuries.

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Footballers want to be out on the ground playing the game with their mates, not stuck inside the gym rehabilitating injuries.

For Charlie Comben, the dream of running out in North Melbourne colours is one step closer to reality, with the young ruck/forward participating in main training for the first time since January on Thursday.

After suffering stress fractures to his back in his first season on North’s list, Comben’s 2021 was thrown into disarray following the diagnosis of a tibial stress fracture in his right leg.

He says he can’t wait to progress his training to the level where he can put his hand up to play games this season.

“I was stoked to get out there, it’s been a long time,” Comben told North Media.

“(It’s a) really enjoyable and exciting next few weeks. I moved really well and I feel really good in my body too, so it’s really exciting.

“We’re … looking at Round 18 or 19, hopefully 18 (for his return). I’ll move into full training next week or the week after so I’m definitely on track.

“I can’t wait to get out there.”

Comben has certainly not been alone in his long-term injury woes this season, with North’s rehab group forming a tight bond across the campaign.

He says every player who has been through the struggle of returning from a long-term injury can help each other.

“I’ve got a lot of good support in there like ‘L-Mac’ (Luke McDonald), ‘Corry’ (Aidan Corr), Flynn Perez, boys like that who’ve been there and been through it,” he said.

“[They were] great for me and great teachers in that sense.

“I’m itching to get out there. I put a lot of pressure on myself to get out there and perform so it’s been quite frustrating. I think it builds a lot of internal resilience.”

GM Football Brady Rawlings says while Comben has been back running for some time now, seeing him participating in main training is a big tick in his recovery from the injury.

“He's been in rehab for a long time since he’s been at the club. To see him out there mixing with the rest of the players is a really good sign,” Rawlings said.

“He’ll do a portion of main training and then move onto his personalised conditioning session.

“We’ll continue to elevate his loads each week pending him pulling up well.”

 

[ferball]

I'm sure I've seen that before. Its one of the things that keeps me sold on him despite this long wait.

 

[nelroo]

I'm sure I've seen that before. Its one of the things that keeps me sold on him despite this long wait.

Unbelievable chase from anyone, let alone a 200cm guy!

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Definitely put on some size in the upper body. Will have a similar body shape to the Kings/Hipwood once he fills out.

Hopefully all the injuries are behind him now.

 

[Hazey1977]

With luck they've finally learnt to promise long and deliver short!

Tried this with Mrs.H....

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[Themanbun]

Definitely put on some size in the upper body. Will have a similar body shape to the Kings/Hipwood once he fills out.

Hopefully all the injuries are behind him now.

Far out imagine being told you'll look like Hipwood AFTER filling out...

 

[Snake_Baker]

I still don't believe that he actually exists.

 

[king of the road]

Good mark.
But Maj asleep there, should have taken his run. Not unusual when he wasn’t switched on.
Tas has a quick look up to let him know about it too. Enough said.

 

[So You Think]

No inside goss on this but It seems to me that we've been extra cautious and not rushing.

Really hoping that Larks, Comben and Edwards terrorise backlines for at least a decade, starting 2022 of course

 

[Caracas]

Charlie’s got a very impressive head on him. Reminiscent of Carey’s.


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[Kangaroos4eva]

Soon to be scoring on-field hopefully...

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Is a month off from playing VFL according to the VFL/Edwards article.

 

[giantroo]

"Promising young key-position player Charlie Comben is also on the cusp of a long-awaited comeback, with the club revealing earlier this week that the 199cm teenager is around a month away from returning from a tibial stress fracture in his leg sustained in January."

Is a month off from playing VFL according to the VFL/Edwards article.

So Rounds 18/19 return.

 

[Scottroo]

Soon to be scoring on-field hopefully...

Curtis Taylor’s sister I believe

 

[shinboner magic]

Soon to be scoring on-field hopefully...

No wonder he can’t get on the field

 

[Frank Thring]

No wonder he can’t get on the field

Sort of can't blame him to be fair

 

[Hojuman]

Curtis Taylor’s sister I believe

Curtis better have a spare sister for Horne.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Curtis better have a spare sister for Horne.

Or for me.

 

[King Corey]

Soon to be scoring on-field hopefully...

Wonder if she'd have felt the same if she'd seen what he looks like on an image search:

 

[Ligma]

Or for me.

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[King Corey]

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[The Filth Wizard]

You know Kangaroos4eva is an AI bot right?

The loneliest AI bot in town.