Injury Update: Round 10

Round 10 saw injuries once more to a few popular DT players, but most of the injury news recently is in regard to already injured players who may have a quick recovery, and injured players who may be spending more time on the sidelines than hoped so. Some big DT players who are facing their troubles with injury include;

Brad Symes- A very popular DT player at the start of the year who in the following weeks did not dissapoint until he was struck down with an ankle sprain. Whilst it may seem for a big tough footy player an ankle sprain would me a mediocre issue, this is not always the case as shown with Brad Ottens and now Brad Symes. He hasnt played since round 5 and was expected to miss 3 weeks, this has stretched out to 6 weeks and is expected to return round 12. He has been wearing the big moon boot on his foot for a while until just today when he finally got it off. Its expected he should be able to start some running later on this week. Many will be a tad disapointed in seeing he is still two weeks away, especialy those who have had him on the bench for four weeks now.

Cameron Cloke- The big man from the blues who has been in surprisingly good form this year will have a test this week for his injured wrist which he had surgery on a few weeks ago. He was expected to return this week and it seems as though he has recovered well and should hopefully play.

Bret Thornton- The knee which he injured in round 6 should be right this week for a return. Thornton was listed in the blues starting 22 last week but pulled out at the last minute. He is listed as a ‘test’ for this week but i expect a definate return from him, the blues will need it as well due to key defender Waite being outed for a week at the tribunal.

Scott Lucas- The big could be back this week, the bombers have sorely missed him since he injured his posterior crutiate ligament (knee) in round one this year. He will be tested this week and i would think the bombers would be keen on getting him right to play, although the bombers do play friday night in adelaide which wouldnt help his case, clubs arent usually to keen on bringing a guy straight back from injury to play interstate. Scotty could be a decent buy in a few weeks, even though his price is a hefty 384k, he scored 18 in his only game of the year so his price will plummet very quickly.

Ricky Dyson- Had his appendix taken out and is expected to miss 3, bit week id say from Dyson, a champ named Jimmy B had his appendix out a while ago and missed only one week, they build them tough down at Geelong.

Paul Chapman- Pulled out late last week to the dismay of many with hammy tightness, chappy will have a test this week for the blues game on saturday night but i would be very surprised if he didnt play should be available. BUT WAIT, this return could have a great negative impact on many dream teamer’s, Bomber Thomson likes to move his young gun’s from VFL to AFL quite consistently, he has done so over the years with such guns as Bartel and Ablett, the both of them didnt play every game in their first year even though they were probably capable. Its very common for the cats to constantly drop their young guys down to the VFL for a few weeks even if they have been playing pretty well in the AFl, with the exception of genuine superstars (Selwood). Since Chappy and Gamble are similar players in that they often wind up in the forward pocket and flank, Gamble may find him at the raw end of the stick in a Chapman inclusion and might find himself in the VFL. Gamble’s game against the pies was not the most impressive he has had, but hopefully he holds his spot as i see a big score for him if he plays the blues.

Stuart Dew- Hammy again for Dew, but this time not as bad it seems as though it is simply hamstring tightness. He is still to be assessed about it, hammy’s can take their time before the doc’s can really understand the severity of the injury. The hawks stated that he could be right to play this week but will not know for a couple of days. Stayed tuned on the couch for more details about this.

Shane Crawford- Crawf pulled out last week with some knee swelling, sounds a bit like an old man’s injury, he will be tested this week.

Jordan Lewis- In the same boat as Crawf in that he pulled out last week and will be tested this week with his corked thigh.

Luke Hodge- Another struck down with a hammy at the hawks, he is expected to return in 1-2 weeks. He injured it in the third quater in round 7, at this stage it was seen as a 3-4 week injury and this presumption looks on target at this stage. It may be known exactly when he should return later on this week.

Brent Guerra- Hawks Hammy again, Guerra looks to miss 3 more weeks. Still got him on the sidelines? you may want to rethink that, 3 consecutive donuts is about as filthy as a seedy 60 year old man standing out the front of a primary school.

Nathan Carroll- Was supposed to be accepted back into the dee’s side last week as he had booked an appointment for the hairdressers thursday arvo but sadly missed this appointment so his hair still looks shit. Has booked in for a cut on wednesday and should hopefully have a socially acceptable haircut by the weekend so he can be allowed to play, (hammy 1 week away).

Colin Sylvia- The hammy is doing its rounds in the AFL, sylvia will be tested with his hammy this week.

Daniel Wells- After a great start against the dogs last week injured his knee, he is expected to miss 1-2.

Brett Ebert- Booted 6 on the weekend in his best game for a while, whilst doing this also managed to injure his ankle. Was expected to miss 2 weeks, but it has obviously come up much better than though and will be tested this week, i dont know about his chances of playing though.

Andrew Raines- His knee which he injured in round 3 has finally come up. He will be available to play this week.

Tadhg Kennelly- His dislocated knee is coming along as expected and will be tested this week. I would think he would be around a 50/50 at this stage, could be a very big inclusion for many DTer’s.

Barry Hall- Just a reminder he is only two weeks away from playing with his broken wrist, his suspension would be up by this stage, his comeback game will be a spectacle, watch out if you have henry playfair i cant see him holding his spot at the return of Hall.

Daniel Kerr- His ankle will be tested this week, hasnt been the greatest year for Kerr, struggling with the tag’s and missing his midfield buddie’s a fair bit.

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