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When David Schwarz started at Melbourne he played like Buddy he could run with the ball, chase opponents and take marks in and over packs but after 4 knee reconstruction he was left to jostling full backs from the goal square to get the ball. I hope Johnno still has his pace and agility when he comes back cause I can't see him standing in the goal square at full forward unless it is in the NEAFL.Comment
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AJ's case was really unusual in that the recos were failing because of the infection. If that has genuinely gone, there's no reason why this one shouldn't be successful. Fingers crossed anyway.Today's a draft of your epitaphComment
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Both he and Moribitto from Freo must have yhe same problems with knees. He too is looking at another perhaps his 4th. Good for both to return to game.Comment
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I hope like hell it has a happy ending as I reckon AJ's story up to the conclusion of the GF in 2012 was one of my favourites in my time following the Swans, and one of the saddest since.
I fear four years out of the game - which is what it will effectively be by the time he'd really get back - is too much, but I've never wanted to be wrong so much.
I remember the roar Rohan got in his first game back. Imagine the reception AJ would get . . .'Delicious' is a fun word to sayComment
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I hope so. My kids want to go and see AJ play again in the red and white. They have asked lots of questions about his ability. In 2012 he was really good, with some improvement, the best rebound tall flanker in the comp.. A big statement but I could see it.Comment
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I don't think it's a first world problem. There are many ways to injure an ACL ... many aren't 1st world. Many defence personnel have suffered debilitating ACL injuries during service.
One recon wastes 9-12 months of your life in rehab. It's physically & emotionally (& potentially financially) demanding. 2 recons emotionally draining & devastating, as you just got through the last lot of rehab & you've got to do it all over again ... another 12 months gone. 3rd one? I didn't even bother when faced with it myself. 4 recons? At approximately (& conservatively) 12 months rehab per recon, & the average male living to just over 80 years old (3302.0 - Deaths, Australia, 2013), that's 5% of his life in ACL rehab. Average AFL career lifespan 6.2 years (http://hpeu.com.au/media/8963/afl-ca...st-players.pdf) ... 4 recons is 66% of your average AFL player's career in rehab.
For me, ACL injuries can't be trivialised. They impact on your current life & future life.Comment
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Goswannies, I didn't intend to trivialise the injury, and I'm sorry that it came across like that. My point was that Alex's situation - and I hope he continues to get all the support he needs - is better than it would be in many other places and circumstances as he is able to continue his study and possible career path for after football. In other situations it could be a shortened lifespan of pain and relative incapacity, as you point out.He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)Comment
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Actually, no, I'm sorry, I didn't think you did. Just wanted to point out that people, in general, can be a bit blas? about ACLs. But from both sides of the fence (as a patient & treating them) they are a fairly hefty injury. Having said that, I'd happily have had my 3 ACLs to avoid the broken leg! That one sucked big time - Gary Rohan is an inspiration and amazes me with every possession he gets. Having said that, there are way worse injuries sustained out there. Kudos to the Swans medical team!Comment
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Point about Rampe is a good one, although two very different players. A player like AJ will be needed by next season though.
I love watching the 2012 GF replay and seeing that 'wow, wtf' look on his face when the siren went. It was a look of pure, incredulous joy. It was rotten luck for AJ when he did that knee later.Captain, I am detecting large quantities of win in this sectorComment
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Reported on BF that AJ will have a Lars op the week after the Grand Final and could be back playing half way through next season.Comment
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"be tough, only when it gets tough"
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May all go well Alex - we're all behind you.He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)Comment
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