Malceski back training already

[liz]

Accordng to this

Swan Malceski up and training after radical surgery - realfooty.com.au (http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/malceski-back-after-big-surgery/2008/03/28/1206207414354.html)

Comments about the ground condition sound worrying.

[SCGonasunnyday]

Lets hope they know what they are doing and aren't gambling his future on this season. I look forward to Malceski playing for us for a long, long time.

[goswannie14]

Comments about the ground condition sound worrying.:confused: What comments about the ground condition.

It sounds good so far with the new reco surgery.

[CureTheSane]

Lat night Williams was questioning the condition of the ground with a cricket pitch having been there a week ago etc.

[stellation]

reportedly banned in France
How hard is that for a journalist to confirm? A little lazy by Jamie.

[goswannie14]

Lat night Williams was questioning the condition of the ground with a cricket pitch having been there a week ago etc.
So he's alredy making excuses.:rolleyes: (but where is it mentioned in that story?)

It was good to see some good old mud in the centre square in the Pies/Lions match last night. How would Williams cope with that?

[Cheer Squad]

Accordng to this

Swan Malceski up and training after radical surgery - realfooty.com.au (http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/malceski-back-after-big-surgery/2008/03/28/1206207414354.html)

Comments about the ground condition sound worrying.

It's situations like this that drive home just how unsuitable the SCG is for AFL. Why do we persist with the SCG as a venue? It's stupid to schedule a game there if the cricket pitch was re-surfaced only 10 days ago. I just hope we don't cop any serious injuries from it on Sunday.

[CureTheSane]

So he's alredy making excuses.:rolleyes: (but where is it mentioned in that story?)

Probably more like he is setting up a 'sting' for the AFL if a player gets injured on the weekend.
I reckon Williams has it in for the AFL more than anyone else.
And the media, and well, pretty much everyone. :)

But I like him, he certainly says what he means....

[ScottH]

Hmph

[liz]

:confused: What comments about the ground condition.




The ones that were in the article when it first went up last night. It was a much longer piece, also talking about the selection surprise of yesterday.

[BSA5]

Hey, they chopped a whole lot of the article off! The article was about twice as long when I first read it, and it went into how the ground was very hard, etc. Censorship?

[Claret]

Short version (http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/realfooty/2008/03/28/1206207414354.html)

Long version (http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/realfooty/2008/03/28/1206207412673.html)

[goswannie14]

The ones that were in the article when it first went up last night. It was a much longer piece, also talking about the selection surprise of yesterday.


Hey, they chopped a whole lot of the article off! The article was about twice as long when I first read it, and it went into how the ground was very hard, etc. Censorship?


Short version (http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/realfooty/2008/03/28/1206207414354.html)

Long version (http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/realfooty/2008/03/28/1206207412673.html)
These three posts all answer my question. Thanks.

[Xie Shan]

I'm really worried about this, the prospect of having the Eski back by Round 10 is exciting but after reading a couple more articles about this I hope he hasn't taken an unnecessary risk:

Malceski could be back by rd 8 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=417439)

Malceski op big mistake: old Dogs (http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/malceski-op-big-mistake-old-dogs/2008/03/08/1204780132524.html)

The Sheahan article is encouraging as a number of American gridiron players have had the same surgery and have been back playing in weeks, but the Age article is freaking scary. I hope it will be OK!

[goswannie14]

I'm really worried about this, the prospect of having the Eski back by Round 10 is exciting but after reading a couple more articles about this I hope he hasn't taken an unnecessary risk:

Malceski could be back by rd 8 (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=417439)

Malceski op big mistake: old Dogs (http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/malceski-op-big-mistake-old-dogs/2008/03/08/1204780132524.html)

The Sheahan article is encouraging as a number of American gridiron players have had the same surgery and have been back playing in weeks, but the Age article is freaking scary. I hope it will be OK!It's a bit hard to compare operations done over 20 years ago with those done today.

[Hilliteboy]

I attended a Swans function for junior AFL players this evening. Nick Malceski was interviewed and said the rehab period for his knee is 3 months and he is on track for a Round 8 return.

[Jewels]

I attended a Swans function for junior AFL players this evening. Nick Malceski was interviewed and said the rehab period for his knee is 3 months and he is on track for a Round 8 return.

Excellent. Good to know someone has heard it from the horses mouth.

[ROK Lobster]

Excellent. Good to know someone has heard it from the horses mouth.
He spoke to Malceski, not Longmire.

[AnnieH]

Lat night Williams was questioning the condition of the ground with a cricket pitch having been there a week ago etc.

What's the problem ... they hosed it down before the game last week.

[ScottH]

He spoke to Malceski, not Longmire.

Guffaw, Guffaw.

I'll be happy when he's made it through the season without any mishaps, given the doubt that surrounds this procedure.

[stellation]

Guffaw, Guffaw.

I'll be happy when he's made it through the season without any mishaps, given the doubt that surrounds this procedure.
Longmire?

[ROK Lobster]

Longmire?Yep, Mrs L said 4 kids was enough.

[ScottH]

Longmire?

Guffaw. Guffaw. Guffaw. Guffaw.

I'm all out of Guffaws, please, no more jokes.

[stellation]

Guffaw. Guffaw. Guffaw. Guffaw.

I'm all out of Guffaws, please, no more jokes.
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!

[ROK Lobster]

Just like old times.

[stellation]

Just like old times.
True true, true true.

[CureTheSane]

What's the problem ... they hosed it down before the game last week.

Think I saw Jude Bolton say it was a hard ground, but couldn't have been that bad, no complaints.

Williams couldn't really blame the ground for the loss :D :D :D

[satchmopugdog]

Just like old times.

I was thinking that...and started reminiscing about the threads that had Benny Matthews trying to decide which grocery checkout to choose. A little cameo..well done you two.

[ScottH]

I was thinking that...and started reminiscing about the threads that had Benny Matthews trying to decide which grocery checkout to choose. A little cameo..well done you two.

And Satchmo, dragging threads off topic again!! Tch Tch. :p

[Xie Shan]

I was thinking that...and started reminiscing about the threads that had Benny Matthews trying to decide which grocery checkout to choose. A little cameo..well done you two.

Hey, I remember that one! :) I think it was one of the 'what are they doing right now' threads. I liked the one about Monty, Fixter (sob!) and Schneids (sob!) heading off to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring ;)

Back on-topic, given there is still some degree of risk involved with Eski's surgery as it's relatively untried with AFL players apart from the 1980s, I'll be happy once he's gotten through the season unscathed.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Looking Good (http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/sport/afl/story/0,27009,23481647-5016140,00.html)

Pretty incredible stuff, and this quote is from another article in the SMH:


"We know if it doesn't work he'll have the full reco and he'll be right for next season. It's almost a no-lose situation for us.

"If he comes back and comes back well, we've got him 14 weeks ahead of schedule. If he doesn't, we'll get him for round one next year anyway."

If this is accurate and there really is no risk, then I think we're all allowed to feel a little optimistic!


P.S. Not sure about the System of a Down look:o

[cruiser]

This news is good enough to bring a tear to swantastics eye. Please please please may this optimism come true.

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

It's situations like this that drive home just how unsuitable the SCG is for AFL. Why do we persist with the SCG as a venue? It's stupid to schedule a game there if the cricket pitch was re-surfaced only 10 days ago. I just hope we don't cop any serious injuries from it on Sunday.

I'm still shocked that in this day & age both the Gabba & SCG do not bring in drop-in pitches during the cricket season.

One again this is indicative of the SCG's attitude towards its biggest & most lucrative long-term tenant.:mad:

Still I have heard through the grapevine that the SCG is PAYING US to stay at the ground. :confused:

JF

[Claret]

I'm still shocked that in this day & age both the Gabba & SCG do not bring in drop-in pitches during the cricket season.
JF

Have a look at the 'quality' of the wicket at the MCG and I'm sure you'll get your answer.

The pitch just doesn't allow for the players to show their talent and I'm certain is one of the reasons that the MCG was overlooked for a ODI Final for the first time since . . . . well I can't remember when!

One game on a hard track in a year where the Domestic Four Day Final was played isn't the end of the world.

Leave the SCG as it is.

[royboy42]

.

One game on a hard track in a year where the Domestic Four Day Final was played isn't the end of the world.

Leave the SCG as it is.[/QUOTE]

Wasn't it a five day final this year??? go the Blues!

[Claret]

Wasn't it a five day final this year??? go the Blues!

Good point. A 5-day final for the 4-day competition.

[Triple B]

Yeah, but NSW could have declared much earlier if it was a 4 day game and finished it in 3 and a half, so really was just another 4 day game :p :p

[reigning premier]

Inconsiderate bastard....

His return will really screw around with my dream team....