Injury Jimmy Bartel - torn medial ligament

[Teriyakicat]

Listen Teriyakicat.

I know you have been going along at a nice posting clip the last year. 25,000+ posts in 12-13 months is reasonable going.

But I want to set you a proper target. I would like to see 100,000 posts by Xmas 2016.

Go for it.

 

[CharacterFirst]

Do it for the Cats. Make us proud.

 

[xtatik222k]

There is a silver lining in every cloud. More young kids get time in the seniors, and Jimmy will hopefully come back fresh to finish off the season.

 

[Seeds]

Ablett hasn't had as many concussions by a long way. Takes a toll.

true but The rest of Bartel seems in decent nick. Abletts shoulder and groins are pretty shoddy.

 

[manboob]

A lot depends on that ruddy elbow of Jimbob's I'd say. It's never really been the same.

 

[manboob]

There is a silver lining in every cloud. More young kids get time in the seniors, and Jimmy will hopefully come back fresh to finish off the season.

Get him crazy fit and bring him back after the bye

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Get him crazy fit and bring him back after the bye

Post bye SuperCoach alert!!...

 

[you pick one]

A lot depends on that ruddy elbow of Jimbob's I'd say. It's never really been the same.

Horses mouth this is the first year he has felt it's right.

 

[Teriyakicat]

Horses mouth this is the first year he's felt it's right.

Yeah- that'd be bloody right!
First time since 2010, isn't it?

 

[manboob]

Could be back in 4 weeks
Probably just his optimism but fingers crossed!
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...a-month-from-knee-injury-20150510-ggya8y.html

 

[cats2rise]

As long as he is back to play when Enright plays his 300th I will be happy.

 

[4quarter_cat]

Could be back in 4 weeks
Probably just his optimism but fingers crossed!
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...a-month-from-knee-injury-20150510-ggya8y.html

That isn't even the best news in the article.

"Bartel and experienced teammate Corey Enright, who are both out of contract this year, said on Game Day they wanted to re-sign with the Cats."

 

[4quarter_cat]

Reports of Enrights demise are greatly exaggerated. He had a career high number of tackles against the pies on the weekend. I am happy for enright to continue running around for us whilst he is able to find the form he's in at the moment.

 

[manboob]

It would be fitting if Boris finished his career as record games holder for the club.
2× Carji Greeves Medal (2009, 2011)
3× AFL Premiership (2007, 2009, 2011)
5× All-Australian team (2008-2011, 2013)

 

[David the Cat]

Reports of Enrights demise are greatly exaggerated. He had a career high number of tackles against the pies on the weekend. I am happy for enright to continue running around for us whilst he is able to find the form he's in at the moment.

As I mentioned on another thread, he achieved a rare feat against the Pies…the quadruple double…

Double figures in kicks, marks,handballs and tackles. Only been achieved very rarely.

Sign him up!

 

[dazbroncos]

As long as he is back to play when Enright plays his 300th I will be happy.

Hopefully against Demons at KP…..

I have access to the player warm ups…

Could be an epic experience….

Go Catters

 

[ChookNorris]

Would love if he played on, but I've heard from more then a few people close to him he wanted out at the end of last year. Would be surprised if he went another, not saying the ability wouldn't be there, but the want may be lacking.

 

[Teriyakicat]

Could be back in 4 weeks
Probably just his optimism but fingers crossed!
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...a-month-from-knee-injury-20150510-ggya8y.html

The Addy has a similar article in which Jimmy pretty much says he is going to take the risk because he isn't planning for the next 5 years.

“I’m probably fortunate in a way that I am so old that I don’t have time on my side,” said Bartel, who is one of a large group Geelong veterans out of contract at season’s end.

“I’m not planning for the next five years.

“I’m rip it or bust. I’m trying to get back as soon as possible, and if there’s a little bit of pain, well, so be it.”

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au...rom-knee-surgery/story-fnjuhrxq-1227348577597
(btw- 4-5 weeks from the interview, is still 6-7 weeks from the date of the injury).

 

[sauron256]

Jimmy's in hospital following an infection in his knee.

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/news/2015-05-25/bartel-in-hospital

Geelong midfielder Jimmy Bartel has been diagnosed with an infection in his left knee and will be in hospital for the next two days.

Bartel underwent surgery on the knee following the Cats round three win over Gold Coast. Initially he was expected to return in 8-10 weeks, however the infection will see his return delayed by approximately two weeks.

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

IMHO, I don't think we'll see Jimmy again this year. Get well soon, Champ.

 

[catempire]

IMHO, I don't think we'll see Jimmy again this year. Get well soon, Champ.

Return only delayed by two weeks, thankfully.

 

[Baby Duck]

I'm no expert but isn't it a bit strange to get an infection this long after surgery?

 

[UnitedWarrior93]

So probably another 6 weeks away now.

He'll be back this year.

 

[FredLeDeux]

I'm no expert but isn't it a bit strange to get an infection this long after surgery?

Yes.
But not unknown.
Trust me.

 

[Turbocat]

How come this stuff happens to players that say they will push themselves. Coincidence? Maybe.