News Ben Serpell

[TigerTime88]

Has anyone heard him talk about Smilie? Thought this hamstring was only a slight strain I think it was before Xmas, but seemingly looks a lot worse as still listed 1-2 weeks. Get it's the long approach I'm just keen to see him play.

 

[Wavvey]

Has anyone heard him talk about Smilie? Thought this hamstring was only a slight strain I think it was before Xmas, but seemingly looks a lot worse as still listed 1-2 weeks. Get it's the long approach I'm just keen to see him play.

As far as I’m aware, they’ve just been mega conservative with him. It was a very minor injury but unfortunately showed it wasn’t healing as well as what they would have hoped.

As frustrating as it is, it’s the correct approach. These kids are going to play 10-15 incredible years of football and the first season is the hardest as their bodies and still growing and adapting to the requirements needed to get through a season. Cripps played 3 games in his debut season.

 

[Boxo004]

Has anyone heard him talk about Smilie? Thought this hamstring was only a slight strain I think it was before Xmas, but seemingly looks a lot worse as still listed 1-2 weeks. Get it's the long approach I'm just keen to see him play.

Watch the latest injury report.
Literally mention him

 

[Drunken Wookie]

Has anyone heard him talk about Smilie? Thought this hamstring was only a slight strain I think it was before Xmas, but seemingly looks a lot worse as still listed 1-2 weeks. Get it's the long approach I'm just keen to see him play.

Looks to be in full training they’re just being ultra cautious

 

[TigerTime88]

As far as I’m aware, they’ve just been mega conservative with him. It was a very minor injury but unfortunately showed it wasn’t healing as well as what they would have hoped.

As frustrating as it is, it’s the correct approach. These kids are going to play 10-15 incredible years of football and the first season is the hardest as their bodies and still growing and adapting to the requirements needed to get through a season. Cripps played 3 games in his debut season.

Looking at Gibcus then very much agree.

 

[THE_GUN]

Smillie did all the training yesterday and we are just being extra cautions
Im expecting a Stkilda debut

 

[HumanMeatball]

Ben the “saviour” serpell

 

[Tenacious T]

First time in years we’ve had 2 consecutive weeks without injuries.
Only 3 short term injuries other than acls.
Most important recruit in years!

 

[Demetrius Zaarin]

This man is a marvelous magician! I don't think we would've won against Carlton and GC without his fitness expertise.

 

[Bird Man]

First time in years we’ve had 2 consecutive weeks without injuries.
Only 3 short term injuries other than acls.
Most important recruit in years!

 

[el_simo]

No coincidence these reoccurring injuries

 

[Cdog71]

Hammies to the first year players is one thing, Ralph smith doing a hammy is a surprise.
If we get a few more first time hammies this year that’s a worry

 

[Bojangles17]

Hammies to the first year players is one thing, Ralph smith doing a hammy is a surprise.
If we get a few more first time hammies this year that’s a worry

Hammys with teenagers doesn’t go and is unacceptable, they’re old man injuries , what gives

 

[rammmbo]

needs to be stood down

 

[Jammo1111]

Hammys with teenagers doesn’t go and is unacceptable, they’re old man injuries , what gives

Is it possible that high performance coaches or experts are no good. From where did they come? Before they existed there were the odd hamstring and very few were long term. Perhaps they over do theoretical activities that theoretically reduce strain on the soft tissues but realistically they promote not only soft tissue injury (from repetitive overuse) but also their own job. May be they are no good. Back to basics? (From a long time ago AFL doc)!!!

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

our facilities are dogshit, likely sold everything off when Covid hit to stay afloat

 

[tigs2010]

Hammies to the first year players is one thing, Ralph smith doing a hammy is a surprise.
If we get a few more first time hammies this year that’s a worry

Isn't that Hugos second this year? Did one in the WC praccy

 

[Cdog71]

Hammys with teenagers doesn’t go and is unacceptable, they’re old man injuries , what gives

Nah, overloading can show itself later on with juniors.
I know what you mean but these kids have just played and played last two years grown and have tried to bulk up.
Lalor is a heavy guy overloading at the start of the season scan show up later on.

Pre-seasons are shorter now and shorter again for draftees.

There’s something not right about Lalor’s hammy, damage on the tendon, scar tissue or something.
They must’ve picked up on it and chose not to operate and tried to give it more conditioning.
But looks like an op is on the cards

 

[Cdog71]

Isn't that Hugos second this year? Did one in the WC praccy

Not sure

 

[tigs2010]

Not sure

I'm not 100% either. Poor Hugo, no one remembers.

 

[Karp3_dm]

I'm not 100% either. Poor Hugo, no one remembers.

Or gives a shit

 

[Nostradumbass]

Or gives a shit

Savage

 

[Chomp12]

Isn't that Hugos second this year? Did one in the WC praccy

I reckon Hugo has done a number of hammys in the last 2-3 years tbh, including one earlier this year yes

 

[Karp3_dm]

Savage

I’ve given him all this way, hoped for the best.
Just doesn’t have what it takes to make the next step

Hates body contact too much

 

[banzai]

Serpell a poor mans Meehan