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AFL 2021: Charlie Comben cops tibia stress fracture at Kangaroos training
The Kangaroos have been dealt a nasty pre-season blow, with a young gun touted as Ben Brown’s replacement sidelined indefinitely.
Matthew Turner, Marc McGowan and Marco Monteverde January 12, 2021 - 2:03PM
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One of the young key forwards North Melbourne hopes can help fill Ben Brown’s void has suffered another injury setback.
One of the young key forwards North Melbourne hopes can help fill Ben Brown’s void has suffered another injury setback.
Charlie Comben, the first of the Kangaroos’ three second-round draft picks in 2019, is set for an indefinite stint on the sidelines with a tibia stress fracture in his right leg.
Scans confirmed the fracture after the 19-year-old reported calf soreness.
He is yet to play an AFL game, having sat out last season recovering from a back stress fracture sustained in a pre-season game against Melbourne, as North took a cautious approach with him.
The 199cm forward-ruck showed promise before that injury, holding his own against more seasoned opponents with his contested-marking ability that helped earn him his ‘Mr Upside’ nickname.
Roos football boss Brady Rawlings said it was a disappointing turn of events for Comben, who was working hard to try to force his way into the club’s forward line.
“We will take an extremely cautious approach to his rehabilitation, with a view on his long-term career,” Rawlings said.
“Charlie has a lot of potential, he’s a hard worker, has a great attitude and we see him being an important part of our team in the future.
“We’re confident that Charlie’s resilient character and meticulous approach to training will put him in the best position to return to full fitness.”
Comben suffered a string of injuries in his junior days, including a broken wrist, collarbone and cheekbone, as well as an incident that left him with a broken tibia, fractured kneecap and a dislocated kneecap.
North Melbourne traded Brown to Melbourne in the off-season, meaning 22-year-old Nick Larkey ascended to the No.1 tall option in attack.
Ex-Collingwood recruits Jaidyn Stephenson and Atu Bosenavulagi, skipper Jack Ziebell, Cam Zurhaar, hotshot prospect Tarryn Thomas and swingman Josh Walker are other forward options.
The Roos are also trialling key forward and former Lion Sam Skinner, along with another ex-Pie, Flynn Appleby.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...n/news-story/113f0598ce93cca8578f3027685809d6
The Kangaroos have been dealt a nasty pre-season blow, with a young gun touted as Ben Brown’s replacement sidelined indefinitely.
Matthew Turner, Marc McGowan and Marco Monteverde January 12, 2021 - 2:03PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
One of the young key forwards North Melbourne hopes can help fill Ben Brown’s void has suffered another injury setback.
One of the young key forwards North Melbourne hopes can help fill Ben Brown’s void has suffered another injury setback.
Charlie Comben, the first of the Kangaroos’ three second-round draft picks in 2019, is set for an indefinite stint on the sidelines with a tibia stress fracture in his right leg.
Scans confirmed the fracture after the 19-year-old reported calf soreness.
He is yet to play an AFL game, having sat out last season recovering from a back stress fracture sustained in a pre-season game against Melbourne, as North took a cautious approach with him.
The 199cm forward-ruck showed promise before that injury, holding his own against more seasoned opponents with his contested-marking ability that helped earn him his ‘Mr Upside’ nickname.
Roos football boss Brady Rawlings said it was a disappointing turn of events for Comben, who was working hard to try to force his way into the club’s forward line.
“We will take an extremely cautious approach to his rehabilitation, with a view on his long-term career,” Rawlings said.
“Charlie has a lot of potential, he’s a hard worker, has a great attitude and we see him being an important part of our team in the future.
“We’re confident that Charlie’s resilient character and meticulous approach to training will put him in the best position to return to full fitness.”
Comben suffered a string of injuries in his junior days, including a broken wrist, collarbone and cheekbone, as well as an incident that left him with a broken tibia, fractured kneecap and a dislocated kneecap.
North Melbourne traded Brown to Melbourne in the off-season, meaning 22-year-old Nick Larkey ascended to the No.1 tall option in attack.
Ex-Collingwood recruits Jaidyn Stephenson and Atu Bosenavulagi, skipper Jack Ziebell, Cam Zurhaar, hotshot prospect Tarryn Thomas and swingman Josh Walker are other forward options.
The Roos are also trialling key forward and former Lion Sam Skinner, along with another ex-Pie, Flynn Appleby.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...n/news-story/113f0598ce93cca8578f3027685809d6
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Its all speculation at the moment. The predicted best 22's I've seen so far have Wingard at half forward, which could be a 50/50 mid/fwd role. If so our forward line is very short and Impey may need to play there. No Gunston early on wont help. Going to have to get through a season with a solid midfield, a developing defence, not a great ruck setup and a questionable forward line.
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Not a fan of Preuss? Assuming he plays number 1 ruck, he will score significantly better than Daniher for not much more $$.
Of the two options, I prefer option 1 since Cripps is probably much better value than Gawn. But I think Sloane is pretty done and might play less midfield, while Titch is in doubt for round 1.
Of the two options, I prefer option 1 since Cripps is probably much better value than Gawn. But I think Sloane is pretty done and might play less midfield, while Titch is in doubt for round 1.
Carlton co-captain Patrick Cripps is getting back to full fitness following off-season shoulder surgery.
The former AFLPA MVP suffered three ‘instability episodes’ on his left shoulder during 2020 and opted to undergo surgery after the season.
Blues director of high performance Andrew Russell said the club has a different plan for Cripps across the 2021 off-season.
“He’s basically doing 95% of the training now, so he’s in great shape,” Russell told the club’s website.
“He’s had a fantastic off-season, he worked hard on his body strength.
“We tried to make him a bit lighter last year and get his run up, but we’ve gone back to making him strong.”
The former AFLPA MVP suffered three ‘instability episodes’ on his left shoulder during 2020 and opted to undergo surgery after the season.
Blues director of high performance Andrew Russell said the club has a different plan for Cripps across the 2021 off-season.
“He’s basically doing 95% of the training now, so he’s in great shape,” Russell told the club’s website.
“He’s had a fantastic off-season, he worked hard on his body strength.
“We tried to make him a bit lighter last year and get his run up, but we’ve gone back to making him strong.”