Player Watch Josh Rachele

[cleanhands]

Yup, with a caveat that his replacement, whoever that may be, isn't performing at a high enough level to take the risk.

I dont think Josh will struggle to find the level again quickly, and if you want you can always through him in the sub vest

Is it something you have experienced

 

[PeterSalt]

Its roughly how many weeks Darcy missed

Darcy didn't finish up having surgery

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

Why does everyone mention 8 weeks?

Club said surgery, then 3 weeks in a brace then wait and see.
It's all speculation at this stage

Will need at least a couple weeks of running before coming back

 

[Cromulant]

Is it something you have experienced

Coming back from an 8 week break to play an AFL final ??

No ill be honest thats not something ive experienced

 

[Cromulant]

Darcy didn't finish up having surgery

Very true

 

[cleanhands]

Not to you in particular, but its probably worth waiting until after the surgery before we all start predicting when he'll be ready to play again

I don't think using Sam Darcy as a guide for recovery/rehab time is of much use. He didn't finish up needing surgery

It'd also explain why the club has given any sort of indicative recovery timeline yet

No idea when his surgery is scheduled yet either. Probably have to wait for any swelling/bruising to diminish?

Agreed, the discussion was obviously around hypotheticals

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Its roughly how many weeks Darcy missed

Darcy returned after 7 weeks i believe.

But everyone is different.

 

[cleanhands]

Coming back from an 8 week break to play an AFL final ??

No ill be honest thats not something ive experienced

I’m suggesting in your football career

 

[Cromulant]

I’m suggesting in your football career

A couple of times, and TBH the first 5 minutes were a bit of a blur both times.

Thats why I reckon the sub role isn't a bad one.

If hes fit and been in full training for a couple of weeks then thats what id do unless his replacement shoots the lights out.

 

[FR0GGY]

Could potentially run the gauntlet and play him as the sub rather than the full game

Yep 3 quarters of prime Murphy sub on Rachele to finish them off

 

[Gtowncrow]

That's what they used to tell me at Sam's

When did Sam's close. I remember that place well...many years ago.

 

[treeman]

Its roughly how many weeks Darcy missed

Darcy is 208 cm. Hardly a good comparison.

 

[treeman]

Will need at least a couple weeks of running before coming back

That's true but it's still all speculation and no one really knows.

For example Rory Sloane was always a quick healer.

Rachele could be the same or he could need 12 weeks who knows.

 

[daniel_4tw]

Just glad it’s not an ACL.

Plan for not having Rachele in finals and let him fully recover. If all goes well and we get him back it’s a bonus.

Shame for Rachele, his best season and he’s had two really unfortunate injuries.

 

[hugecannon]

It's not like players have come in for finals in the past after long lay offs...

plus an underdone Rachele is still better than most/all of the players we’ll consider using to replace his role in the side

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

That's true but it's still all speculation and no one really knows.

For example Rory Sloane was always a quick healer.

Rachele could be the same or he could need 12 weeks who knows.

Came back quicker than expected from busted ribs, so hopefully a quick healer.

 

[treeman]

Came back quicker than expected from busted ribs, so hopefully a quick healer.

Exactly and I also think this is their thoughts as they really aren't giving much away until he's had his surgery and out of the brace.

 

[BRL121]

Having an operation "to raise a bone" sounds very curious and not like something you'd recover quickly from. What are they doing? Putting in a spacer?

 

[Gtowncrow]

That's true but it's still all speculation and no one really knows.

For example Rory Sloane was always a quick healer.

Rachele could be the same or he could need 12 weeks who knows.

Josh did make a quick recovery from three broken ribs earlier this year.

Different injury though.
Here's hoping...

 

[Gtowncrow]

It might just be my memory but did both Rachele injuries this year happen at the same place on the ground?

Bermuda triangle conspiracy theory incoming...

 

[Cromulant]

Darcy is 208 cm. Hardly a good comparison.

Uhhh yeah ok

 

[Alwaysacrow]

Don't forget the end of H&A Bye, if they still have that of course. An extra week to get up to speed.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Don't forget the end of H&A Bye, if they still have that of course. An extra week to get up to speed.

We'll get an extra week off after we knock off Collingwood at the G in Week 1 too

Plenty of time for Rachele to get up to speed!

 

[kirky]

Surely doesn't play finals if it's around 8 weeks out. Would need a game or two or more to get match fitness and regain touch.

This is a massive blow to our campaign. But I guess we've won games without him.

A half injured Rachele is worth more than a fully fit Murphy.

 

[kirky]

Came back quicker than expected from busted ribs, so hopefully a quick healer.

Not only a quick healer but reckon he is very professional about this stuff. He will do everything to maintain his level of fitness, whether it be the pool etc.

It is 9 weeks to the first week of finals.