Injuries

[KSAS]

Interesting theory woth the foot wear TS and wouldn't surprise me if there is some truth in it.

There certainly should be an in depth review on the management of our injury list and what can be done to liimt them in future. It has been our most extensive in many a year.

[Thunder Shaker]

The reason why I floated the boot theory:

McDonald: ankle pain after Werribee game (VFL).
Papley: cracked heel during training.
Mills: heel injury (plantar fascia).

There are others. A clear pattern is occurring here. Could be coincidence, but I would be putting the footwear on the scrutiny list.

A typical player runs the equivalent of a third of a marathon during a game, and maybe two marathons a week. Most of this running is done in football boots. If the football boots aren't well padded like a running shoe, there will be stress injuries in the feet.

I don't know a lot about football boots, so this theory could be rubbish. However, I am very good at spotting patterns, and I have noticed this. Injuries to the foot, heel, ankle, all coming up a lot this year. This is something that warrants closer scrutiny.

[Roadrunner]

The reason why I floated the boot theory:

McDonald: ankle pain after Werribee game (VFL).
Papley: cracked heel during training.
Mills: heel injury (plantar fascia).

There are others. A clear pattern is occurring here. Could be coincidence, but I would be putting the footwear on the scrutiny list.

A typical player runs the equivalent of a third of a marathon during a game, and maybe two marathons a week. Most of this running is done in football boots. If the football boots aren't well padded like a running shoe, there will be stress injuries in the feet.

I don't know a lot about football boots, so this theory could be rubbish. However, I am very good at spotting patterns, and I have noticed this. Injuries to the foot, heel, ankle, all coming up a lot this year. This is something that warrants closer scrutiny.

Certainly should be looked into. Who would be able to do this at the club? It is critical that their boots are the best possible for ultimate protection.