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We missed Paddy in the Freo game . Hope he is alright and returns soon.
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Paddy McCartin will undergo further testing but will miss this week’s clash against Collingwood, with the key forward looking to come back into the side against Richmond in Round 10.
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Frustrating that the Saints have changed the story about Paddys injury so many times . First it was whiplash and no concussion, then a minor concussion caused by whiplash . Then they said he received another knock which caused concussion but it was minor . Now he’s missing games in a row with only a vague comment about him playing again . No comments about how he is coping after another concussion.
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It does become difficult to believe what the club says with issues such as this.
Similarly, you would expect his Manager to put a spin on it. Nonetheless, this is what he has to say:
https://www.sportsradio.com.au/paddy-mccartin-to-undergo-tests/
"Patrick McCartin’s manager remains optimistic about the young forward’s future, despite his ongoing health issues.
Scott Lucas provided an update on Wednesday.
Contrary to reports, Lucas said it still hadn’t been determined whether McCartin suffered concussion against Melbourne earlier this month.
“He’s going OK, he’s having some tests this week just to see what in fact was the outcome of last week,” Lucas told Macquarie Sports Radio.
“It’s really yet to be determined.
“They’re going to do the necessary tests because of his history.”
Lucas reassured St Kilda fans there was no need for panic.
“Both are entirely invested in one another,” he said.
“They’ve been incredibly supportive, St Kilda.
“Paddy is doing everything possible.
“It’s just something else he has to work with.”
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lets hope Paddy returns sooner rather than later as we need him.
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Paddy McCartin also passed his preliminary concussion tests this week, and like Carlisle his availability will depend on how he gets through Thursday’s main training session.
The Saints have missed tall targets up forward with McCartin and fellow big man Josh Bruce out through injury, so the 22-year-old could be a welcome sight in front of the ball for the midfield.
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The Saints have missed tall targets up forward with McCartin and fellow big man Josh Bruce out through injury, so the 22-year-old could be a welcome sight in front of the ball for the midfield.
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Key forward Paddy McCartin has recovered from the concussion that has kept him sidelined for two weeks, and the big man is a welcome inclusion back into the attacking fold for the game against the Tigers.
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Paddy had a quiet game with 11 disposals, 6 marks but only 1 behind. I wish they played him closer to goals .
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Paddy contested well although he was often outnumbered . He got crunched in a marking contest against three eagles players . He was shaken up but still tried hard . Will be better when Bruce comes back into the side to take some of the marking pressure off him.
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Looked good at times against the Swans but his goal kicking was surprisingly off kicking 1 goal 3 behinds from 10 disposals and 5 marks . Early in the second quarter he took a couple good marks but didn’t kick straight but annoyingly Richo then took him off the ground for about 10 minutes , no idea why as he was looking dangerous until then.
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Driving with Paddy: Jimmy & Timmy http://www.saints.com.au/video/2018-06-13/driving-with-paddy-jimmy-timmy via @stkildafc
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Paddy bends one and loves it http://www.saints.com.au/video/2018-06-16/paddy-bends-one-and-loves-it via @stkildafc
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Against Gold Coast , Paddy had 10 disposals, 4 marks , 2 tackles and kicked two goals . It’s all a learning process for Paddy at the moment. People forget it took the Eagles Josh Kennedy a while to find his feet and look at him now.
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Against Melbourne Paddy had 12 disposals and kicked 2.3. If he had of kicked straight he could have got 5 goals . He is starting to show his ability.
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Press Conference: Paddy McCartin http://www.saints.com.au/video/2018-07-03/press-conference-paddy-mccartin via @stkildafc
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YOUNG St Kilda forward Paddy McCartin didn't know if he would return to football last year after suffering his sixth concussion since 2014.
However, after receiving approval from doctors to keep playing, and donning a helmet because of an ultimatum from coach Alan Richardson, McCartin is confident about the direction in which his career is heading.
The 22-year-old has played 12 games so far this year, the most he has managed in any season since being drafted with the first selection overall in 2014, and spoke to reporters at RSEA Park on Tuesday about his struggles.
"This time last year, it was a pretty tough time. I didn't even really know if I was going to be playing, to be honest," McCartin said.
"There was a lot of stuff, a lot of water to go under the bridge, before I even pulled on the boots again really.
"From where I am now to this time last year is a pretty stark difference.
"To say I'm enjoying my footy would be an understatement. I'm absolutely loving it because there was a bit of a time last year, the future probably wasn't looking too bright, to be honest."
McCartin's seventh concussion came during the Melbourne clash in round seven. He missed two games, with his treatment "very conservative", and returned against Richmond with new headwear.
"I've put the helmet on now, which took me a little bit to get used to, and I wasn't too keen on it, to be honest, but Richo sort of gave me the ultimatum, wear it or I probably won't play," McCartin said.
"I've chucked it on and I've actually really enjoyed it. It probably took me a couple of training sessions to get used to but now I hardly notice it at all."
Having to deal with type 1 diabetes has been an issue but with more experience, he has learned to manage it better.
"My diabetes is going really well. Probably the best management I've had ever, really," McCartin said.
"I've had it for 14 years, so that's going really well. It can be quite a challenging illness at times, which I'm sure a lot of people who have type 1 diabetes know, but I've got fantastic support networks in place for that."
Media scrutiny has been a constant for McCartin, but he takes a philosophical approach to it.
"I don't really take any notice of it to be honest. That might sound like a bit of a cliché potentially, because I know there are a lot of people who do take notice of it, but I'm pretty comfortable in my own skin and the effort that I'm putting in," McCartin said.
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However, after receiving approval from doctors to keep playing, and donning a helmet because of an ultimatum from coach Alan Richardson, McCartin is confident about the direction in which his career is heading.
The 22-year-old has played 12 games so far this year, the most he has managed in any season since being drafted with the first selection overall in 2014, and spoke to reporters at RSEA Park on Tuesday about his struggles.
"This time last year, it was a pretty tough time. I didn't even really know if I was going to be playing, to be honest," McCartin said.
"There was a lot of stuff, a lot of water to go under the bridge, before I even pulled on the boots again really.
"From where I am now to this time last year is a pretty stark difference.
"To say I'm enjoying my footy would be an understatement. I'm absolutely loving it because there was a bit of a time last year, the future probably wasn't looking too bright, to be honest."
McCartin's seventh concussion came during the Melbourne clash in round seven. He missed two games, with his treatment "very conservative", and returned against Richmond with new headwear.
"I've put the helmet on now, which took me a little bit to get used to, and I wasn't too keen on it, to be honest, but Richo sort of gave me the ultimatum, wear it or I probably won't play," McCartin said.
"I've chucked it on and I've actually really enjoyed it. It probably took me a couple of training sessions to get used to but now I hardly notice it at all."
Having to deal with type 1 diabetes has been an issue but with more experience, he has learned to manage it better.
"My diabetes is going really well. Probably the best management I've had ever, really," McCartin said.
"I've had it for 14 years, so that's going really well. It can be quite a challenging illness at times, which I'm sure a lot of people who have type 1 diabetes know, but I've got fantastic support networks in place for that."
Media scrutiny has been a constant for McCartin, but he takes a philosophical approach to it.
"I don't really take any notice of it to be honest. That might sound like a bit of a cliché potentially, because I know there are a lot of people who do take notice of it, but I'm pretty comfortable in my own skin and the effort that I'm putting in," McCartin said.
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Paddy had a hard game against Port . He was constantly out numbered going for the ball .
Only had 6 disposals, 4 marks and kicked 2 behinds.
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Only had 6 disposals, 4 marks and kicked 2 behinds.
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Key forward Paddy McCartin will miss Friday night’s clash with Carlton with a low-grade foot sprain.
The injury to his left foot occurred during the first quarter in Saturday’s loss to Port Adelaide.
General Manager of Football Simon Lethlean said the club didn’t expect McCartin to miss too much football.
“Paddy played out the game with some discomfort and while not overly serious, it will require him to spend time in a moonboot this week,” Lethlean said.
“We’ll reassess how it is at the end of the week and have a clearer picture on how quickly he can get back into training.
“It’s obviously a frustrating setback, but thankfully a fairly minor one that should only keep him out for two-three weeks.”
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The injury to his left foot occurred during the first quarter in Saturday’s loss to Port Adelaide.
General Manager of Football Simon Lethlean said the club didn’t expect McCartin to miss too much football.
“Paddy played out the game with some discomfort and while not overly serious, it will require him to spend time in a moonboot this week,” Lethlean said.
“We’ll reassess how it is at the end of the week and have a clearer picture on how quickly he can get back into training.
“It’s obviously a frustrating setback, but thankfully a fairly minor one that should only keep him out for two-three weeks.”
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Paddy McCartin (foot) will remove his moonboot off in the next couple of days and recommence training and hopefully will be available next week.
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Saints key forward Paddy McCartin will not be rushed back to senior football as he recovers from a Lisfranc injury to his left foot.
The 2014 No. 1 draft pick could potentially return to senior football within a matter of weeks, but senior coach Alan Richardson today confirmed that the club is looking to take a more conservative approach.
"We're not going to rush him back and potentially risk injury given that we're not playing finals," Richardson said.
"These remaining games, they're really important to us. They're great opportunities for our team and for our club, and for the individuals within it, but we won't take a risk if we think there's any chance for further damage that would compromise his pre-season."
Richardson also confirmed that McCartin’s recovery has progressed slightly slower than initially anticipated, but he could return to training as early as next week.
"He's still in the boot. We were hoping that he might be out of that by now, but it's not far off what the doctors thought," Richardson said.
"It'll then depend on how he responds once he's putting complete weight on it.
"Lisfranc, that's a tricky injury, so we've just got to wait and see how he responds, but it's probably a little bit slower than we hoped."
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The 2014 No. 1 draft pick could potentially return to senior football within a matter of weeks, but senior coach Alan Richardson today confirmed that the club is looking to take a more conservative approach.
"We're not going to rush him back and potentially risk injury given that we're not playing finals," Richardson said.
"These remaining games, they're really important to us. They're great opportunities for our team and for our club, and for the individuals within it, but we won't take a risk if we think there's any chance for further damage that would compromise his pre-season."
Richardson also confirmed that McCartin’s recovery has progressed slightly slower than initially anticipated, but he could return to training as early as next week.
"He's still in the boot. We were hoping that he might be out of that by now, but it's not far off what the doctors thought," Richardson said.
"It'll then depend on how he responds once he's putting complete weight on it.
"Lisfranc, that's a tricky injury, so we've just got to wait and see how he responds, but it's probably a little bit slower than we hoped."
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Paddy finally out of the boot and building up his fitness again . Doubtful that he will play again this year though.
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Saints key forward Paddy McCartin was told he had Type-1 Diabetes when he was just eight years old.
Undoubtedly disappointed by the news, the now 22-year-old McCartin has never forgotten his parents’ words of encouragement that day.
“The first thing Mum and Dad said to me was, ‘Don’t let it stop you doing anything’,” McCartin told Triple M’s Friday Night Huddle.
But for the first time, McCartin also opened up in depth on how he juggles professional football as well as living with Type-1 Diabetes.
“It is a really difficult illness to deal with, because it’s 24/7,” he said.
“Every time I eat, every time I drink, any time I do anything – sport, go to sleep – I have to think about it, and that can be difficult.”
Having spent six weeks on the sidelines after a Lisfranc strain in his left foot, McCartin has found time to focus his energy into managing his blood sugar levels.
“I’ve had (Type-1 Diabetes) for about 15 years, and my management in the last six weeks has been as good as it’s ever been,” McCartin said.
“I haven’t had a ‘hypo’ – which is when my blood sugars go low, and I have to have lollies – for about six weeks, so I’ve lost about three of four kilos in that time, so that’s put me on a good path to … come back in pre-season raring to go.
“At times, playing can probably send (my blood sugars) a bit up and down because of adrenaline and things like that, so there’s probably a little bit more stability, but I’ve just been working really hard on it and it’s going well.”
McCartin’s diabetes means he’s vulnerable to experiencing either hypoglycaemia (“hypo”), or hyperglycaemia (“hyper”), which means the blood sugar levels are either too low or too high respectively.
“Having a hyper is like feeling hungover, so you feel terrible, you’re lethargic and feel like you’re going to be crook … so that can last up to an hour, because you have to give yourself insulin so it counteracts,” he explained.
“When you’re hypo – so when you’re low – it’s pretty weird … it’s sort of like being drunk, you don’t really know what’s going on, you’re spaced out, you can’t really concentrate, and you get a bit agitated. You’ve just got to treat it with lollies, so that’s what most people sort of connect diabetes with.”
Observant Saints fans would have noticed a new addition to McCartin’s look in 2018; not his protective helmet, but the subtler patch he wears on his left arm.
Underneath the tape he sports on gameday lies a sensor with a built-in electronic swipe reader, allowing trainers to instantly and non-invasively calculate McCartin’s blood sugar level movements in real-time.
“It’s brilliant for me because previously, even in my first two years in the system, I used to have to come to the bench, prick my finger and get blood out and put it on a little meter, and that would tell me what (my level) was.”
“Whereas now, I can just do it out there and it tells me what (my level) is, so it saves rotations I guess, and I can find out straight away.”
Although frustrated, McCartin can see the upside to his extended stint on the sidelines.
“It’s been a bit of annoying, five weeks not being able to play, but there’s been a few positives from it as well,” he said.
“Part of being a diabetic is that you have hypos, and the last five weeks I’ve been able to manage it really, really well, probably the best management I’ve ever had, and I haven’t had (any hypos) at all, so it’s definitely helped.
“If you asked any diabetic in Australia how many hypos they have over a six-week period, they’d probably say anywhere between 10 and 20 potentially, so not to have any for the last six weeks has been really good, and it’s something I’m really positive about.”
While a return to senior football in 2018 looks unlikely at this stage, Paddy McCartin remains focussed on continuing to increase his training load in the coming weeks.
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Undoubtedly disappointed by the news, the now 22-year-old McCartin has never forgotten his parents’ words of encouragement that day.
“The first thing Mum and Dad said to me was, ‘Don’t let it stop you doing anything’,” McCartin told Triple M’s Friday Night Huddle.
But for the first time, McCartin also opened up in depth on how he juggles professional football as well as living with Type-1 Diabetes.
“It is a really difficult illness to deal with, because it’s 24/7,” he said.
“Every time I eat, every time I drink, any time I do anything – sport, go to sleep – I have to think about it, and that can be difficult.”
Having spent six weeks on the sidelines after a Lisfranc strain in his left foot, McCartin has found time to focus his energy into managing his blood sugar levels.
“I’ve had (Type-1 Diabetes) for about 15 years, and my management in the last six weeks has been as good as it’s ever been,” McCartin said.
“I haven’t had a ‘hypo’ – which is when my blood sugars go low, and I have to have lollies – for about six weeks, so I’ve lost about three of four kilos in that time, so that’s put me on a good path to … come back in pre-season raring to go.
“At times, playing can probably send (my blood sugars) a bit up and down because of adrenaline and things like that, so there’s probably a little bit more stability, but I’ve just been working really hard on it and it’s going well.”
McCartin’s diabetes means he’s vulnerable to experiencing either hypoglycaemia (“hypo”), or hyperglycaemia (“hyper”), which means the blood sugar levels are either too low or too high respectively.
“Having a hyper is like feeling hungover, so you feel terrible, you’re lethargic and feel like you’re going to be crook … so that can last up to an hour, because you have to give yourself insulin so it counteracts,” he explained.
“When you’re hypo – so when you’re low – it’s pretty weird … it’s sort of like being drunk, you don’t really know what’s going on, you’re spaced out, you can’t really concentrate, and you get a bit agitated. You’ve just got to treat it with lollies, so that’s what most people sort of connect diabetes with.”
Observant Saints fans would have noticed a new addition to McCartin’s look in 2018; not his protective helmet, but the subtler patch he wears on his left arm.
Underneath the tape he sports on gameday lies a sensor with a built-in electronic swipe reader, allowing trainers to instantly and non-invasively calculate McCartin’s blood sugar level movements in real-time.
“It’s brilliant for me because previously, even in my first two years in the system, I used to have to come to the bench, prick my finger and get blood out and put it on a little meter, and that would tell me what (my level) was.”
“Whereas now, I can just do it out there and it tells me what (my level) is, so it saves rotations I guess, and I can find out straight away.”
Although frustrated, McCartin can see the upside to his extended stint on the sidelines.
“It’s been a bit of annoying, five weeks not being able to play, but there’s been a few positives from it as well,” he said.
“Part of being a diabetic is that you have hypos, and the last five weeks I’ve been able to manage it really, really well, probably the best management I’ve ever had, and I haven’t had (any hypos) at all, so it’s definitely helped.
“If you asked any diabetic in Australia how many hypos they have over a six-week period, they’d probably say anywhere between 10 and 20 potentially, so not to have any for the last six weeks has been really good, and it’s something I’m really positive about.”
While a return to senior football in 2018 looks unlikely at this stage, Paddy McCartin remains focussed on continuing to increase his training load in the coming weeks.
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