“Sam’s probably gone a little bit slower than we hoped with his ankle. He had damage from a marking contest at the end of training a couple of weeks ago. He’s progressing along and we’re looking forward to seeing him in a few weeks.”
1st ankle injury diagnosis: 3-5 weeks became 'test' and played after missing 1 game
2nd ankle injury diagnosis: 1-2 weeks became 'test' and now out for at least a few weeks
“Sam’s probably gone a little bit slower than we hoped with his ankle. He had damage from a marking contest at the end of training a couple of weeks ago. He’s progressing along and we’re looking forward to seeing him in a few weeks.”
A bit annoying, and a DT donut incoming for me (could trade, but not worth it) - but sounds like he should be good to go after this match if they were referring to it as “risking it” for this one. Maybe if it was a GF he could have played.
I reckon if we hold him this week (which I am favouring) then you may as well hold him through the best 18 rounds regardless unless other carnage hits. The impact of him missing more games during best 18 scoring is likely to be less than in normal 22 rounds.