Surgery for Baz?

[BAZooka Woman]

http://sydneyswans.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=173775

Is this a typo? Wasn't it Leo Barry that had ankle surgery?

[Mike_B]

Barry Hall also had minor ankle surgery which is why he won't play in the International Rules series, but he will be fine for the start of pre-season training.

[BAZooka Woman]

Thanks .. breathing a sigh of relief, though it does mean I don't get to watch him play before the Wizard cup .. b*gger!

[swansrule100]

im actually pleased in a way
prefer the swans players to miss the international rules

[Damien]

Yep, the more Swans just resting over the next few months the happier I am.

[dendol]

Originally posted by swansrule100
im actually pleased in a way
prefer the swans players to miss the international rules

although the players' would love to represent australia, I feel the same way. Any non-premiership game that risks them doing a serious injury is better off missed if you're a swans player!

Probably why the AFL State of Origin died such a sad death...

[swansrule100]

yeh plus international rules is pretty boring IMHO

love origin though

[liz]

I can't fathom this attitude. It's pretty evident how much the likes of Kirk and Crouch enjoyed playing IR last year and it's their one chance to represent their country. It's the end of the season so they don't need to come up next week (one of the problems with the midseason SOO). Why begrudge them the opportunity?

I love watching our guys do themselves and the Swans proud running out to represent Australia (or Ireland).

[TheHood]

Originally posted by liz
I can't fathom this attitude. It's pretty evident how much the likes of Kirk and Crouch enjoyed playing IR last year and it's their one chance to represent their country. It's the end of the season so they don't need to come up next week (one of the problems with the midseason SOO). Why begrudge them the opportunity?

I love watching our guys do themselves and the Swans proud running out to represent Australia (or Ireland).

I have to completely agree with this and even from a selfish Swans supporters viewpoint, Kirky, Baz and Crouchy had their best season ever following their representation in 2003.

For me the term, "rich get richer" describes how good players get better around great players. They got to see how the best in the comp go about their stuff from all angles. Playing opposite Matthew Scarlett give you some insight into his brilliance, but playing with him opens him up completely. Playing with others for such a short period of time also reminds the guys what it's like to think on their feet, hit the ground running or whatever you like to call it.

Big tick for mine!

[Damien]

Originally posted by liz
I can't fathom this attitude. It's pretty evident how much the likes of Kirk and Crouch enjoyed playing IR last year and it's their one chance to represent their country. It's the end of the season so they don't need to come up next week (one of the problems with the midseason SOO). Why begrudge them the opportunity?

I love watching our guys do themselves and the Swans proud running out to represent Australia (or Ireland).

I don't begrudge them, good on them, but when it comes to my football club I am very selfish.

I don't like the players being in situations where they can get injured. Simple as that.

Plus I personally see the game as a bit pointless and more of an end of season trip for the boys.

[BAZooka Woman]

So does Barry still get to go on an all-expenses paid junket if he's not actually going to play?

[swansrule100]

Originally posted by liz
I can't fathom this attitude. It's pretty evident how much the likes of Kirk and Crouch enjoyed playing IR last year and it's their one chance to represent their country. It's the end of the season so they don't need to come up next week (one of the problems with the midseason SOO). Why begrudge them the opportunity?

I love watching our guys do themselves and the Swans proud running out to represent Australia (or Ireland).

dont care if they play
just prefer they dont
they can do what they want

[liz]

Originally posted by Damien

I don't like the players being in situations where they can get injured. Simple as that.

How many players have ever been seriously injured playing IR?

I can't actually think of any.

How many players have been seriously injured while gardening, walking down the street, playing on the beach etc etc

[Damien]

Originally posted by liz
How many players have ever been seriously injured playing IR?

I can't actually think of any.

How many players have been seriously injured while gardening, walking down the street, playing on the beach etc etc

Hmm interesting. I am guessing figures generally would support that more footballers are going to be injured on the football field as opposed to the daily activities you list.

Because there have been no serious injuries, that rules out ALL possibility of future injuries? right.

I find your post pretty funny actually.

[liz]

Originally posted by Damien


Hmm interesting. I am guessing figures generally would support that more footballers are going to be injured on the football field as opposed to the daily activities you list.

Because there have been no serious injuries, that rules out ALL possibility of future injuries? right.

I find your post pretty funny actually.

Was just trying to make the point that, unless you want to wrap players in cotton wool except when they are actually playing, injuries can happen in seemingly innocuous circumstances. Of course there is a chance that someone might get seriously injured but if we let the fear of what might happen rule us, no-one would ever do anything.

I just think its a bit precious of fans to bemoan that "their" players might, just might, get injured 6 months before the start of next season playing a game that means something to them.