Injuries & Suspensions
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Unsure if Nic Nat will play this week. He still has a WAFL practice match he can also play in next weekend. So no one really knows if he will play Round 1 or not. I suspect he will.
Lycett has got through 2 matches now and will play this weekend so no change there. He will play Round 1.
The news on Vardy is worse than first thought after an update today... So sounds like it might take 6 weeks to heal, then longer to get back into shape and match ready.
Vardy facing lengthy recovery
West Coast big man Nathan Vardy will be sidelined for at least the next month after scans revealed his groin injury is worse than expected.
The 26-year-old went to ground following a ruck contest in the final quarter of the Eagles’ practice match against Fremantle at Lathlain Oval and required assistance from trainers to leave the field.
General manager of football Craig Vozzo said Vardy had suffered a tear to his abductor muscle.
“The scans and doctor’s prognosis is probably a little bit worse than we’d first expected; he’s going to take some time to recover,” Vozzo said.
“We’re thinking it’s probably a month to six-week injury, but we’re not really going to know until he starts healing and then we start taking him through each phase of the recovery process.”
Although the injury was the low-point of Sunday’s hit-out, Vozzo found a silver lining.
“The positive thing is it’s not a structural injury and he’s suffered some pretty significant structural injuries over time,” he said.
“He’s also well-equipped from a mental point of view to get through periods in rehab, so he’s quite upbeat actually.
“He’s quite relieved in the sense that it’s a setback but not a season-ending setback, which he’s experienced in the past.”
Lycett has got through 2 matches now and will play this weekend so no change there. He will play Round 1.
The news on Vardy is worse than first thought after an update today... So sounds like it might take 6 weeks to heal, then longer to get back into shape and match ready.
Vardy facing lengthy recovery
West Coast big man Nathan Vardy will be sidelined for at least the next month after scans revealed his groin injury is worse than expected.
The 26-year-old went to ground following a ruck contest in the final quarter of the Eagles’ practice match against Fremantle at Lathlain Oval and required assistance from trainers to leave the field.
General manager of football Craig Vozzo said Vardy had suffered a tear to his abductor muscle.
“The scans and doctor’s prognosis is probably a little bit worse than we’d first expected; he’s going to take some time to recover,” Vozzo said.
“We’re thinking it’s probably a month to six-week injury, but we’re not really going to know until he starts healing and then we start taking him through each phase of the recovery process.”
Although the injury was the low-point of Sunday’s hit-out, Vozzo found a silver lining.
“The positive thing is it’s not a structural injury and he’s suffered some pretty significant structural injuries over time,” he said.
“He’s also well-equipped from a mental point of view to get through periods in rehab, so he’s quite upbeat actually.
“He’s quite relieved in the sense that it’s a setback but not a season-ending setback, which he’s experienced in the past.”
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Yeah I've had Lycett locked for ages now, But I do have more faith in him then a lot of others do.
It might take until near mid season for Vardy to start putting his hand up for selection again.
Another thing with Lycett is this is a contract year. He is in the last year of a pretty healthy 4 year deal in which he has hasn't produced what he would have liked due to last years injuries. At 26... He will want to make the most of his next contract, So the motivation to have a big year is there.
It might take until near mid season for Vardy to start putting his hand up for selection again.
Another thing with Lycett is this is a contract year. He is in the last year of a pretty healthy 4 year deal in which he has hasn't produced what he would have liked due to last years injuries. At 26... He will want to make the most of his next contract, So the motivation to have a big year is there.
Longmire has mentioned previously that he might get Alir Alir to pinch hit in the ruck and other positions. Should be interesting.
From Afl website 30/1/18
OUT-OF-FAVOUR Swan Aliir Aliir shapes as a possible replacement for retired tall Kurt Tippett, with the Swans considering trialling the key defender as a support ruckman.
From Afl website 30/1/18
OUT-OF-FAVOUR Swan Aliir Aliir shapes as a possible replacement for retired tall Kurt Tippett, with the Swans considering trialling the key defender as a support ruckman.
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Haha. Not exactly the stats filled convincing argument I was looking for, but thanks for trying anyway.
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