Player Watch #38: Tristan Xerri - has signed a 4 year contract extension to the end of 2029

[Billy Not Really]

How's LDU in that first passage of play?

Sploosh.

You can tell the club is keeping a lid on it with the lack of highlighted vision in the pre-season so far, he's gonna catch the whole comp by surprise.

 

[Mt Isa Mustang]

Any ideas why he didn't play in the trial game?

 

[The Warlord]

Any ideas why he didn't play in the trial game?

Dealing with OP according to GR

 

[The Y Factor]

Dealing with OP according to GR

So that’s an end of year job isn’t it? Comben and Xerri both LTI

 

[The Warlord]

So that’s an end of year job isn’t it? Comben and Xerri both LTI

Dunno extent.

giantroo

 

[Waussie]

So that’s an end of year job isn’t it? Comben and Xerri both LTI

It can be a bloody horrendous injury to deal with.
Rest, no weight baring, minimal movement, pain = loss of condition, long term recovery.
WC still can't get a handle on Yeo's

 

[giantroo]

Dunno extent.

giantroo

Not sure on the extent. How long was LDU out with PO/OP last year?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Not sure on the extent. How long was LDU out with PO/OP last year?

12-14 weeks but they said it was a pubic overload injury

 

[Themanbun]

OP is typically a three month return to competitive sports but AFL players always seem to take longer.

 

[Passmore]

DaveyBoy123 mentioned he was on the track with Rocca, Goldy and Larkey? Was the Big X doing anything or just standing around rubbing his groin region?

 

[DaveyBoy123]

DaveyBoy123 mentioned he was on the track with Rocca, Goldy and Larkey? Was the Big X doing anything or just standing around rubbing his groin region?

It was bloody cold out there this morning, so some rubbing had to be done by all of us. But anyway...

They were doing boundary line ruck contests mainly. But he then joined in with the whole group to do the kicking to the power walkers drill (gee, it looked silly). X looked fine to me, but I do stress that it was a very light session.

I don't know much about OP, but I know groin issues can sometimes be tricky and you can do a lot of things, while not being able to do others. But you'd think that if he was at least out there training, then he couldn't be too far away (presuming the issue doesn't get any worse).

 

[LuvtheKangas]

With today's news re Taz, Mr X's return to the side becomes even more important. Josh Walker will probably have to go back at some stage (especially if Corr doesn't make it back), so Xerri needs to be the big body next to Larks, chopping out Goldie in the ruck.

 

[Merlin007]

With today's news re Taz, Mr X's return to the side becomes even more important. Josh Walker will probably have to go back at some stage (especially if Corr doesn't make it back), so Xerri needs to be the big body next to Larks, chopping out Goldie in the ruck.

Xerri played a half against Sandy on Saturday; didn't set the world on fire, but got through, so that's a start. I assume they'll be looking at a full game this weekend against Melbourne, so he should be available for selection thereafter

 

[Merlin007]

Has Tommy had his cards marked?

He might be required in the interim.........don't want to see Larkey in the ruck ever again.

I rate Tom Campbell - as a VFL tap ruck watching over the first year kids. If he plays again in the ones, it will have been after a "break glass in case of emergencies" moment

 

[Kanga Glory]

This is the man to play 2nd fiddle to Goldy and be the enforcer in the forward line.
Remember he is only young but already likes to make opposition earn their kicks

 

[Devington]

I rate Tom Campbell - as a VFL tap ruck watching over the first year kids. If he plays again in the ones, it will have been after a "break glass in case of emergencies" moment

I Still think he'd go OK as first ruck in the AFL. Obviously a step, or two, down from Goldy but I don't think he'd be awful by any means.

As for Xerri, the sooner he's fit and healthy and on the field the better. Structurally and with an eye to the future right now is the perfect time for him to be getting a glut of AFL level experience.

 

[the flying ham]

Xerri played a half against Sandy on Saturday; didn't set the world on fire, but got through, so that's a start. I assume they'll be looking at a full game this weekend against Melbourne, so he should be available for selection thereafter

Needs to play a good solid block of VFL. And show something there.

 

[Merlin007]

Needs to play a good solid block of VFL. And show something there.

Indeed - did some rucking last week, but from memory, didn't too much of it around the ground

 

[Devington]

Played a full game in the VFL today apparently. If he recovers well then get him in!

 

[ChoppyGun]

Played a full game in the VFL today apparently. If he recovers well then get him in!

Would have thought how he played is a factor also.

He should be near dominating at that level by now (which I hope he did)

 

[Merlin007]

Would have thought how he played is a factor also.

He should be near dominating at that level by now (which I hope he did)

Kicked three, rucked well and got around the ground, so decent game

 

[Colbys Boots]

Kicked three, rucked well and got around the ground, so decent game

 

[ChoppyGun]

Kicked three, rucked well and got around the ground, so decent game

Sounds good. Thanks and certainly puts him in contention.

 

[the flying ham]

Kicked three, rucked well and got around the ground, so decent game

s**t yeah that is great news

 

[Liam Boy]

you'd think he'll almost certainly be coming in next week, i daresay he should be playing tonight at megatron