AJ Watch

[mcs]

I was already looking forward to getting out to Manuka tomorrow to watch our high flying ressies go around, but now I am REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY looking forward to heading out there, to see AJ take his next baby steps towards a miracle return!

I feel like I will barely be able to look every time the ball goes near him - I couldn't care less if the boys were to get flogged (unlikely of course) as long as AJ gets through ok!

Just hoping we get a beautiful sunny day down here like it is today (despite being mighty chilly)!

Welcome back AJ - by god we've all missed you!

[aardvark]

I'm more nervous about this than tonight's game. All the best AJ.

[707]

Good luck AJ, the whole footy world is with you.

[royboy42]

Not sure where "running water" came from. They were both acting as proper runners. AA, in particular, looked dashing decked out in baby pink. AJ looked a bit hampered in his running. I suspect we'll be waiting a couple of months yet before we see him ready to play.

I saw the same as you, Liz. He seemed to be hesitant with his stride, and, in fact, did very little of the running. Left most to Aliir. I actually made this comment after the game somewhere in RWO. I'm surprised at his return. Guess that's why I'm not a coach! Welcome back AJ.

[mcs]

I saw the same as you, Liz. He seemed to be hesitant with his stride, and, in fact, did very little of the running. Left most to Aliir. I actually made this comment after the game somewhere in RWO. I'm surprised at his return. Guess that's why I'm not a coach! Welcome back AJ.

I don't expect he will play a lot of game time tomorrow - maybe a half at most. I expect they'll try to put him in the back pocket or something similar - where he can get involved a bit, but not too much, and probably won't need to do a lot of running either. It will take some serious time for him to get confidence back in his body, even in simple things like running.... baby steps is what it is, absolute baby steps. I still think season 2018 is the targeted aim for a return to senior footy, but would be fantastic if he can get a few games in over the rest of the season, and help the Ressies on the way towards hopefully a Premiership!

[Aaron]

No live stream of this but hopefully the club will have some footage.

How difficult will it be for the club to organise a live stream. Many of us would like to witness this! The least they can do is having a Facebook Live Feed!

[Aaron]

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[S.S. Bleeder]

Good luck AJ. Given what you have been through you deserve nothing but success from here on.

[KTigers]

I think the Canberra boys need to be spoken to before the game, and warned that there is a 5M Exclusion Zone
around AJ at all times. Just let him do whatever he wants, and regard it as a selfless contribution to the general well being
and happiness of Sydney Swans fans all over the world.

[ugg]

How difficult will it be for the club to organise a live stream. Many of us would like to witness this! The least they can do is having a Facebook Live Feed!

I wouldn't hold my breath.

[ugg]

Actually I think he might play forward, then he can have the freedom to run when and where he wants to.

[Swanny40519]

Fantastic news AJ.

All the best and I hope there is a big crowd there to cheer you on.

[mcs]

Actually I think he might play forward, then he can have the freedom to run when and where he wants to.

You may well be right Ugg - I don't care where he plays, as long as he plays and gets through ok, that'll be the highlight of my weekend by far!

[jono2707]

I expect the club will release some footage of his return after the game. No doubt the broader AFL world will pick it up too. Kind of glad it's in Canberra as it'll take some pressure off him slightly, and I'd probably be too nervous to watch live anyway.
Although I'll definitely go early next Sat if he backs up ok.

[barry]

I wonder what his best case scenario is. I guess it depends on how fit he is, but assuming he is at full fitness, would a four week run in the reserves give him enough match fitness for a seniors call up?.
Baring injury, he would be an automatic selection in best 22.... Our does he have to prove his worth again like a new footballer.?