Preview Tom Mitchell out for 2019 with broken leg

[TheWoodenSlug]

Ratugolea broke his ankle in May, and returned to training on Dec 12th

Not sure where you got that return date from, but Ratugolea definitely played in Geelong's final VFL match on the 25th of August.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Let's hope it wasn't as bad as Jesse Smith's broken leg which basically ended his career.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

Think Micky Barlow, made a full recovery and went on to play a lot of good footy.

Hoping we sign Barlow. Would be a good replacement

 

[Aeglos]

Everyone remembers when Tim broomhead broke his leg on the goal post round 2. Broke both bones clean through. It’s 10 months later and he isn’t doing anything other than some running on the ground. Even his running doesn’t look completely right. So to say Tom can come back by June or July is a bit unrealistic.


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As I said, an uncomplicated break, even if it’s got a pin/rod put in it, is ~12 weeks to full weight bearing.
This isn’t a “oh but single player X took longer therefore the science and whole medical profession is wrong”.
If Mitchell isn’t at least doing some weight bearing training by late May/June then his break wasn’t that simple/uncomplicated, and/or there have been complications in his recovery.

 

[captain blood 17]

Awful news. I hope he recovers quickly. Good luck Tom.

 

[Gavin Excell]

Lot of experts on this thread, and it’s only Day 1.

Indeed

I have no idea on his injury but would it be fair to say that each case may be different?

 

[Gavin Excell]

Not sure where you got that return date from, but Ratugolea definitely played in Geelong's final VFL match on the 25th of August.

I was at Kardinia Park that game v Carlton when he broke his leg and you could hear him screaming in pain from 200m away

 

[Gavin Excell]

Awful news. I hope he recovers quickly. Good luck Tom.

Yes concur

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Ratugolea broke his ankle in May, and returned to training on Dec 12th

He returned to play in the VFL on August 25th. He was back training before that. And he broke both the fibula and tibia.

 

[captain blood 17]

Yes concur

It's the stuff of pre season nightmares. Awful stuff. And anyone celebrating this news needs their heads examined.

 

[Gavin Excell]

It's the stuff of pre season nightmares. Awful stuff. And anyone celebrating this news needs their heads examined.

For sure.

Having said that im not reading much glee being expressed. Most acknowledging it as pretty awful

 

[captain blood 17]

For sure.

Having said that im not reading much glee being expressed. Most acknowledging it as pretty awful

But you and i know there are those people out there. I can't imagine what is going through his head once reality sets in. It's his job after all. But, the hawls are a good, solid club. Clarko will ensure he will be doing something to improve himself.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

On the flip side Jason Snell broke his leg and never played again. He was told at 25 he'll never be able to run again.

Let's hope Mitchell's injury is similar to Ratugolea's and he's back within 3-6 months.

 

[Socrates2]

Not sure where you got that return date from, but Ratugolea definitely played in Geelong's final VFL match on the 25th of August.

I was at Kardinia Park that game v Carlton when he broke his leg and you could hear him screaming in pain from 200m away

Sorry he did come back in August, this article says badley broken ankle , they thought it was tibia and fibia because of the pain but it was ankle.If you break tibia and fibia it's12 to 18 months.https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl...fers-shocking-leg-injury-20180526-p4zhqn.html

 

[Hannabal]

On the flip side Jason Snell broke his leg and never played again. He was told at 25 he'll never be able to run again.

Let's hope Mitchell's injury is similar to Ratugolea's and he's back within 3-6 months.

Wasn't his injury more like Scully's, as opposed to Mitchell's ?

But your point is valid. Serious injuries will have different outcomes for different players.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Wasn't his injury more like Scully's, as opposed to Mitchell's ?

But your point is valid. Serious injuries will have different outcomes for different players.

I'm not sure to be honest.

I also remember Stoneham breaking his leg in 94 and it took him 18 months to recover and he was never the same player again.

All leg breaks have varying recovery dates depending on the severity and the procedure required to fix the break, and also the individual himself.

I'm hoping Mitchell's isn't on the high scale in regards to time spent away from the game and it doesn't hinder him too much on return.

 

[Socrates2]

I'm not sure to be honest.

I also remember Stoneham breaking his leg in 94 and it took him 18 months to recover and he was never the same player again.

All leg breaks have varying recovery dates depending on the severity and the procedure required to fix the break, and also the individual himself.

I'm hoping Mitchell's isn't on the high scale in regards to time spent away from the game and it doesn't hinder him too much on return.

Mitchell wont be the same player when he returns, you can't get back to 100% after an injury like that.He could however get back to 95%.He has to learn how to run again and it is possible one leg will be slightly shorter than the other.

 

[HairyO]

Destroyed us last year and was the difference between the two sides.
Terrible news and I just can’t see the Hawks playing finals now

Yep its a massive loss. He carried the load as our young mids developed. Now they are thrown in to the deep end.

Hopefully its a few months recovery.

 

[Jhye Clark 13]

Mitchell wont be the same player when he returns, you can't get back to 100% after an injury like that.He could however get back to 95%.He has to learn how to run again and it is possible one leg will be slightly shorter than the other.

It depends on the extent of the injury and the player himself. James Kelly suffered a broken leg in 2004 and came back a much better player. Turned into a star.

 

[My Tilly]

If it is a small positive he is not an explosive player. So hopefully wont affect him in the long run. What on earth caused this ?

If your blessed with natural athleticism, and you suffer a terrible injury like this, you at least have a chance of playing out an extensive career but if your not an athletic type, you suffer far more.

 

[Marcel Proust]

Took Fyfe two years to fully recover from that broken leg.

N Brown was a shadow of him self when he finally did return.

In his 2005 season, including the game he broke his leg, Brown was going at 3.5 goals a game and 20+ touches...

- Kicking as many as goal-leader that season Fraser Gehrig.
- Getting as much ball as Simon Black, Camporeale, Harvey, Voss

and carried Richmond to 7-2. Unlucky to get cut down at his middle of his prime.

I hope Mitchell has a better recovery and get back to his best form

 

[Socrates2]

It depends on the extent of the injury and the player himself. James Kelly suffered a broken leg in 2004 and came back a much better player. Turned into a star.

I dont think he broke tibia and fibia though

 

[Ian Dunross]

N Brown was a shadow of him self when he finally did return.

In his 2005 season, including the game he broke his leg, Brown was going at 3.5 goals a game and 20+ touches... and carried Richmond to 7-2. Kicking as many as goal-leader that season Fraser Gehrig. Getting as much ba;l as Simon Black, Camporeale, Harvey, Voss

Unlucky to get cut down at his middle of his prime.

I hope Mitchell has a better recovery and get back to his best form

That was a real footballing shame. Brown was playing like a superstar and Richmond looked like a genuine top 4 team.

 

[its free real estate]

Voss and Lyon

Dunno if Voss ever got better, but was still a champion after the leg break.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Dunno if Voss ever got better, but was still a champion after the leg break.

I think he probably was. He won an AFLPA MVP and 4 AAs (two as captain) after his return.

Obviously there’s the Brownlow, but his career after the leg break does look more impressive.