Torn ACL for Nic Naitanui

[Kent Brockman]

The bad news has been confirmed. The next time we see him play might be at Burswood
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2016-08-20/torn-acl-for-naitanui
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2016-08-20/torn-acl-for-naitanui

 

[james Dean]

That's a shame, he's missing out on his prime years

 

[Quinz]

Is it too dramatic to call it a sad day for football?

Too late now I guess.

 

[Mop]

I'm absolutely gutted. Rest up big man, come back when you're right.

 

[Rise_up_Stiffy]

Shattered about this injury.

 

[Stan_Darsh72]

Bad news for the eagles, bad news for footy fans too.

Nic Nat adds so much to the Eagles and really changes their midfield dynamics

 

[bkozican]

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[Forward Press]

One small positive is that it gives Scott Lycett a chance to flourish.

Can't change what happened, and I'm sure Simmo and the rest of the coaching and playing group are already planning for life without him. It can be done - just needs time.

 

[Lithium]

Terrible news. The Eagles looked very good with him back in the middle last night.

 

[1970crow]

That's pretty s**t, love watching him play. I was thinking it might not be an ACL as he didn't seem to be in as much pain as others who've done them.

 

[LeverPuller]

Damn. There goes West Coast's 2017 hopes.

 

[DrEvil_]

That's terrible news, I think Ceglar also done his ACL on the same night

 

[HBF]

Such a shame to see a terrific footballer and bloke cut down by an ACL injury.
All the best for a speedy recovery.

 

[Forward Press]

Damn. There goes West Coast's 2017 hopes.

Makes it harder certainly but I wouldn't write us off. Lycett has come on and I suspect someone like McInnes would get even more opportunities. Or McGovern gets more of a go as a chop out.

No retirements of key players and hopefully the younger midfielders step up another level. And they will learn to ruck off someone that isn't giving them clean use half the time.

 

[Altum Volantes]

* Footy.

 

[Catastic82]

s**t news

Here's hoping he comes back bigger and better for WC

 

[LeverPuller]

Makes it harder certainly but I wouldn't write us off. Lycett has come on and I suspect someone like McInnes would get even more opportunities. Or McGovern gets more of a go as a chop out.

No retirements of key players and hopefully the younger midfielders step up another level. And they will learn to ruck off someone that isn't giving them clean use half the time.

I think at best it means you're in the 5-8 bracket. Can't win the flag from there.

 

[Forward Press]

I think at best it means you're in the 5-8 bracket. Can't win the flag from there.

Adelaide lost Dangerfield and I don't think anyone predicted they'd give the top 4 a shake this year.

Teams adapt all the time. Not saying it will happen to the Eagles 2017 side but I am not one to completely write us off for next season before this season has even finished.

 

[Sprout]

s**t news. Hopefully a full recovery.

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Makes it harder certainly but I wouldn't write us off. Lycett has come on and I suspect someone like McInnes would get even more opportunities. Or McGovern gets more of a go as a chop out.

McInnes and McGovern aren't even ruckmen.

 

[Faysals Swans]

Damn that sucks, the poor guy can't take a trick this year, best of luck with to him, an hope it doesn't affect his agility too much because he's agile as f***

 

[Adz]

A shame. One of the few likeable players from the club. Best wishes.

 

[RUNVS]

Hope his recovery takes only 9 or 10 months so he can be back at the back end of the 2017 season.

 

[ABitWoofy]

Bad luck big fella, hope your rehab goes well and we see you back soon.

 

[Stratts4Norm]

I am actually very upset about this, one of my favourite players to watch