AJ Watch

[707]

Best of luck to AJ, really deserves a good outcome. If it works this time he will have missed nearly five seasons without pulling on a boot. Was on track to become a star.

Glad the club have stuck by him.

[YvonneH]

You guys must have been reading my mind as I was about to post regarding AJ's progress (or lack of reporting for same).
That is a worry for you as it is sometimes very muddled.

[liz]

Last time they announced it had been successful immediately after the operation, and then it was about a fortnight later that it was reported otherwise. I think it's been nearly a month now since the most recent one, so let's hope that no news is good news.

[Auntie.Gerald]

Wonderful news

Can't wait to hear the next updates !!!

[goswannies]

I'm typically quite optimistic about everything Swans and most things medical.

I am going to be extremely cautious here, however. I'm afraid I've seen too many incidences where post op infections rear their ugly heads months or even years down the track, without rhyme or reason. When I say too many, it's not necessarily a lot, but enough, and any occurrence (reoccurrence) of postop infection is too many!

The doctors are undoubtedly doing everything in their power.
If you're religious, spare a kind thought on AJs behalf to whichever deity you revere. If you're not, just well wishes.

I hope he gets back - if anyone deserves a break its AJ. But I really just want a delightful young man to get his life back on track ... whereever that track might lead.

Best of luck AJ ????

[Ludwig]

AJ has been sent to recuperate in a bacteria free environment. (PS: I like the new away jumper, but could use just a bit more red).

[Mug Punter]

I'm typically quite optimistic about everything Swans and most things medical.

I am going to be extremely cautious here, however. I'm afraid I've seen too many incidences where post op infections rear their ugly heads months or even years down the track, without rhyme or reason. When I say too many, it's not necessarily a lot, but enough, and any occurrence (reoccurrence) of postop infection is too many!

The doctors are undoubtedly doing everything in their power.
If you're religious, spare a kind thought on AJs behalf to whichever deity you revere. If you're not, just well wishes.

I hope he gets back - if anyone deserves a break its AJ. But I really just want a delightful young man to get his life back on track ... whereever that track might lead.

Best of luck AJ ??

If he plays senior football again I suspect I won't be the only one with tears in their eyes. Good luck champ!

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I'm typically quite optimistic about everything Swans and most things medical.

I am going to be extremely cautious here, however. I'm afraid I've seen too many incidences where post op infections rear their ugly heads months or even years down the track, without rhyme or reason. When I say too many, it's not necessarily a lot, but enough, and any occurrence (reoccurrence) of postop infection is too many!

The doctors are undoubtedly doing everything in their power.
If you're religious, spare a kind thought on AJs behalf to whichever deity you revere. If you're not, just well wishes.

I hope he gets back - if anyone deserves a break its AJ. But I really just want a delightful young man to get his life back on track ... whereever that track might lead.

Best of luck AJ ????

If he plays senior football again I suspect I won't be the only one with tears in their eyes. Good luck champ!

[swansrob]

Last time they announced it had been successful immediately after the operation, and then it was about a fortnight later that it was reported otherwise. I think it's been nearly a month now since the most recent one, so let's hope that no news is good news.

The last op was on May 30 according to this
AJ "happy and well" - sydneyswans.com.au

[aardvark]

If he plays senior football again I suspect I won't be the only one with tears in their eyes. Good luck champ!

That will be one game I won't miss........no matter which stadium it's at!

[Untamed Snark]

AJ has been sent to recuperate in a bacteria free environment. (PS: I like the new away jumper, but could use just a bit more red).

Bet Buddy could kick a goal from there!

[dimelb]

I was fortunate enough to be at the SCG when Gary Rohan ran out to join the seconds on field. I cheered and applauded wildly along with the hundreds who had made sure to be there for the occasion. I do hope (as we all do) that AJ will be as fortunate this time around, and that his great courage in adversity will be rewarded. And if it comes to that (fingers and toes crossed) I look forward to going bonkers again.

[chalbilto]

I was fortunate enough to be at the SCG when Gary Rohan ran out to join the seconds on field. I cheered and applauded wildly along with the hundreds who had made sure to be there for the occasion. I do hope (as we all do) that AJ will be as fortunate this time around, and that his great courage in adversity will be rewarded. And if it comes to that (fingers and toes crossed) I look forward to going bonkers again.

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[stevoswan]

This is the latest from the Swans website: 'After undergoing a fifth knee reconstruction, Alex Johnson is preparing to begin his rehab.

Harley says Johnson is optimistic about the future.

?Alex is, as we know, an unbelievably resilient character and he?s extremely buoyed by the recent appointment with the doctor,? Harley said.

?He will be back in Sydney next week where he can get back in amongst the playing group and back in amongst the NEAFL team, where he was acting as an assistant coach.

?So he?s buoyed, we?re buoyed and we?ve got everything crossed for AJ ? but all things are tracking in a positive direction at the moment.? ' .......Fingers (and toes) definitely crossed!!

[liz]

I was fortunate enough to be at the SCG when Gary Rohan ran out to join the seconds on field. I cheered and applauded wildly along with the hundreds who had made sure to be there for the occasion. I do hope (as we all do) that AJ will be as fortunate this time around, and that his great courage in adversity will be rewarded. And if it comes to that (fingers and toes crossed) I look forward to going bonkers again.

I half agree. I was at the reserves game when AJ returned after his 2nd (or was it 3rd?) reco. We were treated to ten minutes when he bounded up and down the wing looking fantastic and like he'd never been injured before, only to then witness him crumpled in a heap after an innocuous marking contest. It was heart breaking. I'm looking forward to his return but it will be with trepidation, at least until he's gotten all the way through a game or two.

[Crusty]

AJ latest

I can't see that this has been covered elsewhere. Apologies if it has.

I heard AJ's knee surgery has gone very well, with no sign of infection. This time he underwent a regular reconstruction using a graft from another ligament. The other times involved an artificial graft, and the thinking is that the infections were really his body rejecting the artificial graft.

If correct, terrific news.