Current Injury Status

[Ludwig]

Naismith our 4th best ruckman? You've got to be kidding. You've even got Amartey ahead of him.

Naismith is a pure ruckman. He would certainly be our 1st ruck if he was fit. Sinclair would our fwd/ruck.

I'm afraid the pure ruckman is a thing of the past, unless the rules are changed to make it more favourable for the old style ruckman. It's probably a moot point regarding Naismith. Sadly, it seems that persistent injuries are likely to stifle his AFL career. If he does make it back, he will have to develop other parts of his game to succeed, and for that to happen he first needs a good run with injury.

I rate Amartey quite highly, and the club seems to as well, extending his contract another year. He has a good all around game which just needs time to develop and refine. He could be a true tall utility that can play all key positions. I can see him as a good tall defender option (even though I've never seen him play defence), if Melican turns out to be one of those injury prone players.

A possible future role for Naismith could be as a specialist Mason Cox Defender. If Mason Cox continues to improve, we may find a few more clubs playing super tall forwards that can just extend their arms while standing on the ground and take a mark. So there may be a need for a likewise tall agile player who can defend the vertical space around the Mason Cox type forward. Maybe he would only play when we play Collingwood or if all our other ruckmen are out injured.

[Blood Fever]

I'm afraid the pure ruckman is a thing of the past, unless the rules are changed to make it more favourable for the old style ruckman. It's probably a moot point regarding Naismith. Sadly, it seems that persistent injuries are likely to stifle his AFL career. If he does make it back, he will have to develop other parts of his game to succeed, and for that to happen he first needs a good run with injury.

I rate Amartey quite highly, and the club seems to as well, extending his contract another year. He has a good all around game which just needs time to develop and refine. He could be a true tall utility that can play all key positions. I can see him as a good tall defender option (even though I've never seen him play defence), if Melican turns out to be one of those injury prone players.

A possible future role for Naismith could be as a specialist Mason Cox Defender. If Mason Cox continues to improve, we may find a few more clubs playing super tall forwards that can just extend their arms while standing on the ground and take a mark. So there may be a need for a likewise tall agile player who can defend the vertical space around the Mason Cox type forward. Maybe he would only play when we play Collingwood or if all our other ruckmen are out injured.

Naismith was crucial for centre clearances and his agility is under rated. He is still our best option if he can come back fit. Sinclair has been great but gets monstered by heavier blokes.

[barry]

I see Cameron filling the mason Cox specialist defenders role. Expect his debut when we play Collingwood next.

[Markwebbos]

I see Cameron filling the mason Cox specialist defenders role. Expect his debut when we play Collingwood next.

I like the idea of Cameron getting his debut soon

[aguy]

I’ve just gotten back from holidays so I’m watching the replay of the north Melbourne game ( yes I know the result )

I know it’s been said before but I think we’ve seen the last of Mills playing as a defender. By the time he comes back next year the transformation of our defence into a running defence will be just about complete with only a few minor tweaks ( eg as smith gets older).

Mills will come back into the midfield and should run amok with Heeney, Florent aided by the experience of Kennedy and Parker. No room for jack or hanners unless hanners has a dramatic recovery

[S.S. Bleeder]

Nick Smith as been ruled out for 6 weeks, I.e. the season, with his hammy.

[S.S. Bleeder]

Alex Johnson Knee Season
Matthew Ling Toe Season
Jack Maibaum Knee 3-4 weeks
Harry Marsh Hamstring 2 weeks
Lewis Melican Hamstring 4-5 weeks
Callum Mills Foot Season
Sam Reid Achilles 2-3 weeks
Gary Rohan Hand Test
Nick Smith Hamstring 6 weeks
Sam Naismith Knee Season
Kurt Tippett Season/Retired

[AnnieH]

Smooch being out for six weeks is bad, m'kay.

[Markwebbos]

Looking on the bright side, it’s a chance to try someone else in that role.

[Doctor]

The Giants currently have 16 on their injury list. Lots of good players between the two clubs will not be playing this week,

[707]

The Giants currently have 16 on their injury list. Lots of good players between the two clubs will not be playing this week,

I made it 8-9 best 22 players injured for GWS and they've won 9 of their last 10? with a similar injury list. Still a lot of depth at GWS.

[The Big Cat]

I made it 8-9 best 22 players injured for GWS and they've won 9 of their last 10? with a similar injury list. Still a lot of depth at GWS.

Yep, when things get tough with GWS they might have to resort to playing a second round draft pick!