The Crayfish

**O'Reilly Boy** · 10th June 2021, 10:44 AM

So, I couldn't see a thread about Sam Naismith, so thought I'd start one.

I'm motivated to do so by one question: why didn't Sam play in the Reserves last week?

Does anyone have any insight into where he is at? Has he been training?
(Okay, I know, that's three questions).

**Markwebbos** · 10th June 2021, 11:16 AM

Someone posted on here that he was injured, but no further details

**stevoswan** · 10th June 2021, 02:36 PM

No mention of The Cray in yesterdays injury report.

Injury Update - Round 13

**The Runner** · 10th June 2021, 03:41 PM

Probably just managing his volume of game time to progressively build up. Missing again this week would be a flag though

**Bloods05** · 10th June 2021, 06:44 PM

He's done his knee again. The graft didn't take.

**royboy42** · 10th June 2021, 06:45 PM

Report on AFL.com that he needs another reconstruction.

**bloodspirit** · 10th June 2021, 06:53 PM

Oh crap! He's done.

Here's the link: More knee heartbreak: Third reco puts big Swan Sam Naismith's career in doubt (afl.com.au).

Thanks for the memories.

**stevoswan** · 10th June 2021, 06:59 PM

This is really crap news.....feeling for Sam right now. Career over? He must be mentally shot.

**The Big Cat** · 10th June 2021, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by stevoswan

This is really crap news.....feeling for Sam right now. Career over? He must be mentally shot.

Explains why we picked up McAndrew from nowhere.

**Ralph Dawg** · 10th June 2021, 07:11 PM

Really feel for Sam. Seems like this sort of stuff happens to the good guys (I'm thinking AJ in particular).

At age 28, it's going to be tough to make a meaningful comeback. He last played a decent block of games in 2017. Even if this goes well, we're looking at mid 2022, with his contract expiring at the end of season 2022.

For the sake of the club and the list, he should retire. Perhaps there could be a role for him as a ruck coach or in player welfare / development to ease his transition into retirement.