Rumour Andrew McLeod to have knee surgery.

[Alex99]

Ralph on 5AA this afternoon suggested that Andrew McLeod will have knee surgery after this week’s game so he didn’t disrupt any celebrations for Tyson Edwards’s retirement game.

Anyone know any more.

 

[Freodoc]

Couldn't he have it before...?

 

[crowralph]

Couldn't he have it before...?

i doubt there's a crows supporter on this site that won't be tipping freo this week. i doubt there's much need to worry.

 

[Coopers]

wtf, how can he play on a knee that needs surgery.

 

[dplggr47]

wtf, how can he play on a knee that needs surgery.

maybe he's been getting by with injections and fluid draining. hope it doesn't put him out too long...i'm thinking, that if and whatever surgery it is, it might put him out for a few weeks, and so if it's done after the Freo game, then he should be right for after the mid-season break. either way, he probably won't reach 350 this year.

 

[Glenno23]

No worries,

He'll get his 350th by playing in our customary 2 finals gam.....

Oh thats right

 

[James23]

FWIW i think he'll play another year

 

[jenny61_99]

wtf, how can he play on a knee that needs surgery.

I'm betting he has a cyst like last year that needs draining and probably the usual dust and clean. He had a knock to it the game before last and you will notice he was much quieter against the Saints.

 

[jackster83]

I'm betting he has a cyst like last year that needs draining and probably the usual dust and clean. He had a knock to it the game before last and you will notice he was much quieter against the Saints.

Well there was a cyst hanging off of him, and wearing a St Kilda jumper with #10 on it.

 

[crowralph]

has there been a year in the last 3 or 4 when he hasn't had an arthroscope, drain or something else. his knee has required constant maintenance for ages. hopefully he gets through ok. if he retires, there's no chance of forcing out burton or doughty. we need the champ to go around again. hopefully a full recovery, and a nice hff/pocket/bench/wing possy for next year.

 

[Vader]

has there been a year in the last 3 or 4 when he hasn't had an arthroscope, drain or something else. his knee has required constant maintenance for ages. hopefully he gets through ok. if he retires, there's no chance of forcing out burton or doughty. we need the champ to go around again. hopefully a full recovery, and a nice hff/pocket/bench/wing possy for next year.

Burton is gone no matter what happens with McLeod (and I'm 99% certain he'll retire at the end of the season). Doughty's future is probably in his own hands.

 

[relapse]

Burton is gone no matter what happens with McLeod (and I'm 99% certain he'll retire at the end of the season). Doughty's future is probably in his own hands.

Given that next year we can put Doughty on the veteran list we can most probably keep him.

 

[ruscy002]

Burton is gone no matter what happens with McLeod (and I'm 99% certain he'll retire at the end of the season). Doughty's future is probably in his own hands.

Pretty decent assessment of the situation there, but I do think that we're less likely to keep Doughty if Macca plays on. Won't be the deciding factor but it will play a part.

 

[andrew23]

My predicitions are that if the surgery occurs, then Macca will return later in the season and play out the last few games and then retire with Goody in Round 22. Shame not to see him get to 350 though if this is the case.

 

[craig crowing]

Burton is gone no matter what happens with McLeod (and I'm 99% certain he'll retire at the end of the season). Doughty's future is probably in his own hands.

I wished I was as sure as you are Vader that Burton wont play next year I am scared he will get another gig.
If Macca thinks his body will be ok I am fine for him to try another year if gets through this one ok but hate to see him go like Edwards.
Doughty although not a great year has improved slightly over last few weeks I believe it will be not only down to form season end but who else we lose in experience i.e. Thompson or Bock , Johncock or Vince even.

 

[Alex99]

Burton is gone no matter what happens with McLeod (and I'm 99% certain he'll retire at the end of the season). Doughty's future is probably in his own hands.

Last night on the 5AA sports Show, Graham Cornes implied that Steven Trigg announced in a media release that the decision to play on next year would be up to Andrew McLeod and Brett Burton and not the club.

I didn’t see anything on the news services last night or any articles today but did channel 9 News have something from Steven Trigg?

If this is true, some will not be happy and it’s a serious case of the tail wagging the dog.

 

[andrew23]

On Channel 9 News last night they showed Trigg saying something similar to what you have said above.

 

[Alex99]

On Channel 9 News last night they showed Trigg saying something similar to what you have said above.

Disappointing comments because i get the feeling we will see minimal changes to the squad. At this point i can only see Goodwin, Edwards and maybe Hentschel along with an underperforming younger player will be delisted.

 

[beartoo]

I'd be surprised if Burton doesn't remain on the list next year. I'll be equally surprised if he doesn't play again this year

 

[smoovy]

4 more years! 4 more years!

...Sorry I am still getting over helping out on the 2004 George W Bush presidential campaign.

 

[RealSlimShady]

i doubt there's a crows supporter on this site that won't be tipping freo this week. i doubt there's much need to worry.

Speak for yourself

I have tipped the crows, they will put a win on the board for Edwards.

 

[SydCrow]

Disappointing comments because i get the feeling we will see minimal changes to the squad. At this point i can only see Goodwin, Edwards and maybe Hentschel along with an underperforming younger player will be delisted.

Doughty?

 

[IddyBiddy]

I get the feeling Bunji is playing till he can't play on the knee anymore and then he'll call it quits.

 

[thebirdman 24]

I'd be surprised if Burton doesn't remain on the list next year. I'll be equally surprised if he doesn't play again this year

I hope your surprised.

Note to self, change username.

 

[andrew23]

Well the OP was bang on the money. he is now sidelined indefinitely, so 350 is all over unless he plays on next year which I think will be unlikely.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/mcleod-goes-under-the-knife/story-e6frecoc-1225876703926

http://www.afc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/4417/newsid/95950/default.aspx

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/crows-star-mcleod-sidelined-indefinitely-20100608-xt9t.html