Alex Johnson - Is he due back in 2016?

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  • magic.merkin
    Senior Player
    • Jul 2008
    • 1199

    #31
    i'd go 99.9%

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    • Conor_Dillon
      On the Rookie List
      • Jun 2013
      • 1224

      #32
      Originally posted by magic.merkin
      i'd go 99.9%
      I'll go out on a limb and say 100%
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      • magic.merkin
        Senior Player
        • Jul 2008
        • 1199

        #33
        Now you are just being crazy!

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        • WauchopeAnalyst
          Regular in the Side
          • Sep 2008
          • 834

          #34
          A couple of great efforts by No.11, in blue, chasing down No.48 in front of goals with a great tackle and a spoil on the wing. A gritty left foot defender and I think it was Tyrone L.

          If it is him then look out. I love players that put their body on the line, they help win flags. I hate flapping scarecrows who only like good with the ball.

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          • 707
            Veterans List
            • Aug 2009
            • 6204

            #35
            Article on AJ just posted on the Swans website. Bloody sad that he can't get his knee right, seems like a super guy.

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            • chalbilto
              Senior Player
              • Oct 2007
              • 1139

              #36
              The optimist in me hopes that there is a medical cure for his infection and that he can make a recovery, for he deserves it for sheer determination he has shown.

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              • The Big Cat
                On the veteran's list
                • Apr 2006
                • 2355

                #37
                My daughter who's a doctor, says unfortunately in most cases these infections mean "good night nurse"
                Those who have the greatest power to hurt us are those we love.

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                • goswannies
                  Senior Player
                  • Sep 2007
                  • 3049

                  #38
                  Originally posted by The Big Cat
                  My daughter, who's a doctor, says unfortunately in most cases these infections mean "good night nurse"
                  Most cases, probably right as
                  one devistating problem with these infections is that they can be treated and the person might appear to be "cured" ... for a time ... then it might rear its nasty little head. Almost like remission & relapse. It really depends on the cause ... and the symptoms. My understanding in AJ's case is the cause is still essentially unknown. Unfortunately in AJ's case the recurring symptom seems to be graft failure, which for an ACL reconstruction is catastrophic. If he has it reconstructed again ... again ... he might get 10 months or 10 years out of it ... or 10 days.

                  But it ultimately comes down to player & club. The surgeon can say "I recommend that you give up"; the player can either agree or say "thanks, but this is my career & I'm going to keep going"; the club can then say "we'll persist as we know you've got the talent" or the Club can say "it's time". There comes a time when enough is enough, it's just a matter of realising when that time is ... by all parties. Good luck AJ, whichever way it goes ...

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                  • liz
                    Veteran
                    Site Admin
                    • Jan 2003
                    • 16763

                    #39
                    'Why can't I?': Swans defender Alex Johnson using Daniel Menzel's return as inspiration - AFL.com.au

                    Some news on Johnson. Nothing overly positive, other than the fact he still hasn't given up on his dream.

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                    • The Big Cat
                      On the veteran's list
                      • Apr 2006
                      • 2355

                      #40
                      Lengthy interview on SEN this afternoon with Tom Harley re AJ. Still chasing answers from specialists. Everything taken out of his knee again and it's settled down. The problem with these infections is they blossom when alien material is inserted. Could go with a natural graft, but you need screws and clips to attached stuff. Tough situation, but Harley says AJ is upbeat and looking forward to his next operation whenever they can find a positive avenue to pursue.

                      Last edited by The Big Cat; 9 February 2016, 05:19 PM.
                      Those who have the greatest power to hurt us are those we love.

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                      • YvonneH
                        Senior Player
                        • Sep 2011
                        • 1141

                        #41
                        Is there a possibility that if it doesn't work next time (heaven forbid) that Alex would stay on in a coaching role as he is doing that now?

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                        • swansrob
                          Senior Player
                          • May 2009
                          • 1265

                          #42
                          Originally posted by YvonneH
                          Is there a possibility that if it doesn't work next time (heaven forbid) that Alex would stay on in a coaching role as he is doing that now?
                          I'm assuming that's already on the coaching team's mind - and perhaps his - even if it hasn't been said out loud.

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                          • neilfws
                            Senior Player
                            • Aug 2009
                            • 1822

                            #43
                            Just saw this post from Dan Menzel suggesting that reconstruction 5 is on the cards!

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                            • dimelb
                              pr. dim-melb; m not f
                              • Jun 2003
                              • 6889

                              #44
                              Originally posted by neilfws
                              Just saw this post from Dan Menzel suggesting that reconstruction 5 is on the cards!

                              https://www.instagram.com/p/BCZbygbuKY_/
                              Just saw this. I hope it's true and I hope it works this time. Even with the little we've seen I think he could become a great player.

                              I wonder if a traditional operation would be less likely to precipitate infection?
                              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)

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                              • The Big Cat
                                On the veteran's list
                                • Apr 2006
                                • 2355

                                #45
                                Originally posted by dimelb
                                I wonder if a traditional operation would be less likely to precipitate infection?
                                Certainly the artificial stuff is a magnet for infections. It's common in people with replacement joints etc. A traditional Reco has a better chance, but the problem is that even traditional recos require pins and screws etc. Maybe the orthopods have new techniques that can circumvent this.
                                Those who have the greatest power to hurt us are those we love.

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