Injury Season 2016 Injury news/updates thread

[goyoucatters]

I think they know the same, Egan was trying to rush back to make the GF and it failed. I think that is one of the reasons our medicos are so conservative with bringing players back after injury now. They dont want another Egan situation on their hands

And they are having some very tangible success in curtailing the injury list in 2016.

Right from the start of the year, we've seen a number of players eased back in and then actually go on to play regular footy. Notwithstanding some collision injuries that have cost players time subsequently, we have had a whole host of players 'get back' and then stay consistently fit and available for selection.

It's yet another reason why we look far more competitive in 2016. If we make it to the end of the H&A with an injury list at least as short as it is now, the medicos must be acknowledged for doing a brilliant job in getting a huge number of players healthy and match-hardened for the finals series to come (at both AFL and VFL level).

 

[Hinkley29]

Anyone got any news on Hendo. Missing a second week for a concussion always makes me a bit nervous......

 

[JUBJUB]

Anyone got any news on Hendo. Missing a second week for a concussion always makes me a bit nervous......

He trained on wednesday [?].Obviously didn't come up.

 

[AM]

The AFL take.

 

[Lana]

The AFL take.

I hope this is wrong, Cunico played in the VFL on the weekend

 

[JUBJUB]

I hope this is wrong, Cunico played in the VFL on the weekend

It'll be wrong,it always is

 

[Seeds]

I hope this is wrong, Cunico played in the VFL on the weekend

They havnt even got gregson in there. Had caddy as 2plus weeks last week and he played vfl.

 

[Lana]

They havnt even got gregson in there. Had caddy as 2plus weeks last week and he played vfl.

I guess we have to wait for the informative weekly medical room

 

[catempire]

I guess we have to wait for the informative weekly medical room

It will be up on the club website in the medium term.

 

[GHS33]

Can anyone tell me how long Linc might be out with this adductor?

 

[JUBJUB]

B1 & B2 return to the VFL this weekend

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/news/2016-08-17/billie-bates-back-in-the-game

 

[Lana]

It's time for Smedts to force himself back into the 22

 

[Art Vandelay_]

At least Batesy will get a farewell game

 

[catempire]

It's time for Smedts to force himself back into the 22

He might get Cowan's spot.

 

[Lana]

He might get Cowan's spot.

 

[JUBJUB]

It's time for Smedts to force himself back into the 22

 

[Art Vandelay_]

He might get Cowan's spot.

That's cold.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Hendo minor knee surgery.

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/news/2016-08-23/henderson-undergoes-surgery

Geelong defender Lachie Henderson underwent a minor surgery on his right knee earlier today.

Henderson left the field late in the final quarter of the Cats’ win over Brisbane at the Gabba on Sunday and scans yesterday revealed damage which required an arthroscopy.

Club medical staff will review Henderson in the coming days to determine a timeframe for his return.

Henderson booted two goals for the Cats after starting in the forwardline for the first time in 2016.

The former Blue and Lion is averaging a career high 14.78 disposals and 6.67 marks in 2016.

Geelong’s general manager of football Steve Hocking said whilst Henderson’s injury is unfortunate, he is expected to return to football this year.

“The timing of Lachie’s injury isn’t ideal but the pre-finals bye will gift him with more time to recover,” Hocking said.

“Lachie has been an important part of our team this year and we are optimistic he will see finals football.”

 

[JUBJUB]

Looks like Vardy might play VFL this weekend