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[punter257]

was it just me or did i see nicky d after the game on crutches. i just got a glimpse of it at the end.
is that normal for a hammy?

[cruiser]

Originally posted by punter257
was it just me or did i see nicky d after the game on crutches. i just got a glimpse of it at the end.
is that normal for a hammy?

He came back to the sidelines from the Swan's rooms on crutches.

[Tooth Fairy]

Originally posted by punter257
was it just me or did i see nicky d after the game on crutches. i just got a glimpse of it at the end.
is that normal for a hammy?

Well, I've never had crutches when I've done a hammy, but then again, I'm not a pampered AFL star either.

[punter257]

maybe its worse than we think
crutches r definitely a bit rich 4 a hammy tear

[NMWBloods]

Given all the strapping he had on before the game, I assume it was a thigh or even groin injury, rather than hammy.

[Snowy]

Sometimes crutches are used as a precaution to keep weight off the injured limb. Interesting that when he ran through the banner he kicked with his left foot whereas he always kicks with his right in this situation ; just shows how little confidence he had in the right.

[motorace_182]

Originally posted by punter257
was it just me or did i see nicky d after the game on crutches. i just got a glimpse of it at the end.
is that normal for a hammy?

You are kidding arent you? WHy wouldnt they put a bloke on crutches who has just done a leg injury? Its like putting a guys arm in a sling when he has done shoulder etc. Its to take any pressure and weight off the injured area and prevent it from undergoing any stress while still vulnerable as it is in the early inflammatory stages.

[swansrock4eva]

Given that we don't know a) the nature of the injury prior to the match or b) what sort of fitness testing they put Nick through, I wouldn't be calling for heads *just* yet. For all we know, it could have been a little sore, and they were concerned, but he made it through a fitness assessment just fine with the strapping he had, and it was agreed he should take the field. In that sort of situation there's not a lot that can be done, because if they've done everything possible to determine the player's fitness to participate, and to minimise the risk of injury, they can't then turn around and say "oh, you passed your fitness test, you're looking pretty good but feeling a little tight/sore in one spot, but we won't play you *just* in case." If they did that, half our team wouldn't be on the field ever!

If, on the other hand, they didn't assess him properly or whatever (which I doubt, given the experience and professionalism required to be a medico at a professional footy club), THEN give them curry, because that isn't the way to go about things, one would hope.

But if it occurred, say, during the pre-match warm-up after the ressies, isn't it actually too late to make a change to the team, which means Nick HAD to take to the field at some point? I can't remember the rules off the top of my head.

[Snowy]

Originally posted by swansrock4eva
Given that we don't know a) the nature of the injury prior to the match or b) what sort of fitness testing they put Nick through, I wouldn't be calling for heads *just* yet. For all we know, it could have been a little sore, and they were concerned, but he made it through a fitness assessment just fine with the strapping he had, and it was agreed he should take the field. In that sort of situation there's not a lot that can be done, because if they've done everything possible to determine the player's fitness to participate, and to minimise the risk of injury, they can't then turn around and say "oh, you passed your fitness test, you're looking pretty good but feeling a little tight/sore in one spot, but we won't play you *just* in case." If they did that, half our team wouldn't be on the field ever!

If, on the other hand, they didn't assess him properly or whatever (which I doubt, given the experience and professionalism required to be a medico at a professional footy club), THEN give them curry, because that isn't the way to go about things, one would hope.


But if it occurred, say, during the pre-match warm-up after the ressies, isn't it actually too late to make a change to the team, which means Nick HAD to take to the field at some point? I can't remember the rules off the top of my head.

Believe the rules are if someone is injured after the team lists are submitted you need permission of the opposition club to make a change.