Dylan Walker Injury
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HappilyManly
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HappilyManly
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It's some secret Society 1969 - Facebook Closed Group Account😛
Haha, yes, well I guess.... I had to give a pint each of Maroon and White blood before I was accepted!
1969
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O'Oh.... kinda weird someone would post the original pic, I feel deflated again now, bugger! Sorry for the bum steer... It was on his Instagram dwalkz_3, fooled me good...
HappilyManly
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That's what happens in Closed Societies - FAKE News 😛
I'm sure that the operation will commence once the swelling is down.
Walks will be up and about in no time
1969
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Supreme Leader
Uber L77T playa
I hope the very nice looking lady is his sister, if so can we get her to date my son? Hey Dylan, batting way overs.....
1969
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So, the Dally M "Centre of the Year" did have the operation on his ankle, has a plate and screws holding it together, and has a fantastic attitude to his long road ahead, and determined to join us in Round 1.
http://m.nrl.com/i-thought-my-career-was-over-walker/tabid/10874/newsid/112567/default.aspx
http://m.nrl.com/i-thought-my-career-was-over-walker/tabid/10874/newsid/112567/default.aspx
The Indian
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I fractured fibula/dislocated ankle sounds similar. Didn't have a team of experts & went to a public hospital. I was walking gingerly after 3 months, walking OK in 4 months but a good 5-6 months before jogging/running.
I'm a bit of a sook and did not do much proper physio...but it took ages before it felt like a "real leg" again. Dylan might be back earlyish in season 2018 but I wonder how much speed he'll lose and what 2018 holds.
I'm a bit of a sook and did not do much proper physio...but it took ages before it felt like a "real leg" again. Dylan might be back earlyish in season 2018 but I wonder how much speed he'll lose and what 2018 holds.
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I thought my career was over: Walker
Sea Eagles star Dylan Walker thought his career was over when he broke his fibula and dislocated his right ankle during the Prime Minister's 48-8 win over Papua New Guinea on Saturday.
The star centre had made a break early in the second half but was tackled awkwardly with one of the Kumuls landing heavily on his ankle.
The game was stopped for several minutes as he was stretchered from the field in obvious discomfort, and it didn't take long for the medical staff to deliver the devastating news.
It was a cruel blow for the gifted Sea Eagle who was a genuine chance of returning to the Kangaroos side for the first time since 2014 for Australia's World Cup campaign.
Instead of being bitter about the injury, Walker is aiming for a Round 1 return and is keen to tackle the rehab process head-on in a bid to come back better than ever before.
Speaking to NRL.com at the Dally M Awards, Walker relived the moment he thought his young yet glittering career was over.
"I got tackled from behind and I think someone just landed on my ankle and it just snapped," he said.
"I heard it and I could feel it; it just went all numb. I had a quick look at it and it was facing the other way so I knew straight away that I was in a bit of trouble.
"I was thinking the worst at the time and thought my career might have been over. Thankfully it wasn't that bad and I've got some plates and screws in there now so it's going to be a long five months.
"I saw the surgeon three days ago and he was confident that he could get me back. That gave me a lot of confidence and my thoughts went straight to rehab and what I could do to get right for next year."
Given the nature of the injury, the last thing Walker needed was to be crammed onto a flight with little leg room. Thankfully, it wasn't an issue.
"They looked after me and bumped me up to Business Class so it wasn't all bad," he said.
"That was probably the upside to come out of the trip and I was grateful that they could have looked after me."
Agony and ecstasy are rarely too far apart in rugby league, and despite the setback, there was reason to celebrate for Walker who was named the 2017 Dally M Centre of the Year on Wednesday night; the perfect 23rd birthday present.
He might have hobbled onto the stage on crutches but that doesn't do justice to what he achieved in 2017.
Walker had a standout season for the Sea Eagles with 13 tries, 10 try assists, 12 line breaks and 80 tackle breaks to go with a couple of match-winning plays against the Roosters and Raiders.
His ability to get under the skin of opponents was only bettered by his speed and flashy footwork, and had he still been fit Walker would have been a genuine chance of working his way into Mal Meninga's World Cup squad.
"Mal spoke to everyone and said that if we were in the PM's XIII side then we were a good chance of playing in the World Cup," he said.
"I took that into consideration so I wanted to play as well as I could over there and be as professional in camp as possible to impress the coach. I believe I did all those things but the injury kind of put an end to that.
"He's got a lot of players to choose from – Tom Trbojevic was outstanding in that game – and there are a few guys still playing this weekend who are in contention so Mal has a big headache."
I thought my career was over: Walker
Sea Eagles star Dylan Walker thought his career was over when he broke his fibula and dislocated his right ankle during the Prime Minister's 48-8 win over Papua New Guinea on Saturday.
The star centre had made a break early in the second half but was tackled awkwardly with one of the Kumuls landing heavily on his ankle.
The game was stopped for several minutes as he was stretchered from the field in obvious discomfort, and it didn't take long for the medical staff to deliver the devastating news.
It was a cruel blow for the gifted Sea Eagle who was a genuine chance of returning to the Kangaroos side for the first time since 2014 for Australia's World Cup campaign.
Instead of being bitter about the injury, Walker is aiming for a Round 1 return and is keen to tackle the rehab process head-on in a bid to come back better than ever before.
Speaking to NRL.com at the Dally M Awards, Walker relived the moment he thought his young yet glittering career was over.
"I got tackled from behind and I think someone just landed on my ankle and it just snapped," he said.
"I heard it and I could feel it; it just went all numb. I had a quick look at it and it was facing the other way so I knew straight away that I was in a bit of trouble.
"I was thinking the worst at the time and thought my career might have been over. Thankfully it wasn't that bad and I've got some plates and screws in there now so it's going to be a long five months.
"I saw the surgeon three days ago and he was confident that he could get me back. That gave me a lot of confidence and my thoughts went straight to rehab and what I could do to get right for next year."
Given the nature of the injury, the last thing Walker needed was to be crammed onto a flight with little leg room. Thankfully, it wasn't an issue.
"They looked after me and bumped me up to Business Class so it wasn't all bad," he said.
"That was probably the upside to come out of the trip and I was grateful that they could have looked after me."
Agony and ecstasy are rarely too far apart in rugby league, and despite the setback, there was reason to celebrate for Walker who was named the 2017 Dally M Centre of the Year on Wednesday night; the perfect 23rd birthday present.
He might have hobbled onto the stage on crutches but that doesn't do justice to what he achieved in 2017.
Walker had a standout season for the Sea Eagles with 13 tries, 10 try assists, 12 line breaks and 80 tackle breaks to go with a couple of match-winning plays against the Roosters and Raiders.
His ability to get under the skin of opponents was only bettered by his speed and flashy footwork, and had he still been fit Walker would have been a genuine chance of working his way into Mal Meninga's World Cup squad.
"Mal spoke to everyone and said that if we were in the PM's XIII side then we were a good chance of playing in the World Cup," he said.
"I took that into consideration so I wanted to play as well as I could over there and be as professional in camp as possible to impress the coach. I believe I did all those things but the injury kind of put an end to that.
"He's got a lot of players to choose from – Tom Trbojevic was outstanding in that game – and there are a few guys still playing this weekend who are in contention so Mal has a big headache."
HappilyManly
Journey Man
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...y/news-story/4b59e5451860e5dc120c473bc0316186
SEA EAGLES: DYLAN WALKER FACES MORE SURGERY
Jon Geddes, Manly Daily
an hour ago
SEA Eagles star Dylan Walker faces further surgery and could miss the first two rounds of next season’s NRL season.
The dynamic back, who was named Dally Centre of the Year on Wednesday night, went under the knife on Monday after dislocating his ankle and breaking his leg while playing for the Prime Minister’s XIII against Papua New Guinea.
And Sea Eagles doctor Luke Inman has revealed that Walker also has to have an off-season shoulder reconstruction operation.
“He was actually meant to undergo that on Tuesday,” Dr Inman said.
“Basically he can’t really use crutches after he’s had a shoulder operation,” leading sports physician Dr Inman said
“So we’ve had to wait a bit of time and that is the real drama.’
“Dylan’s shoulder rehab will be delayed by six weeks due to his ankle fracture,” said sports physician Dr Inman.
He said that rehab will be approximately five or six months,
And he said an injury to both the upper body and the lower body does impact on a player’s fitness program.
“Assuming that the kick off time next season is March 10 2018, that’s 24 weeks away,” Dr Inman said.
“Dylan’s expected return to play time at present is 26 weeks minimum, so that’s possibly two weeks over.”
The setbacks came after Walker enjoyed a stand out season with Manly culminating in his Dally M win.
Manly coach Trent Barrett said: “It was a great effort from Dylan. He had a terrific season and I thought he was out and out the best centre all year.”
Barrett said Walker was shattered about his injury setbacks.
“He’s not going to have too much fun over the break,” he said.
SEA EAGLES: DYLAN WALKER FACES MORE SURGERY
Jon Geddes, Manly Daily
an hour ago
SEA Eagles star Dylan Walker faces further surgery and could miss the first two rounds of next season’s NRL season.
The dynamic back, who was named Dally Centre of the Year on Wednesday night, went under the knife on Monday after dislocating his ankle and breaking his leg while playing for the Prime Minister’s XIII against Papua New Guinea.
And Sea Eagles doctor Luke Inman has revealed that Walker also has to have an off-season shoulder reconstruction operation.
“He was actually meant to undergo that on Tuesday,” Dr Inman said.
“Basically he can’t really use crutches after he’s had a shoulder operation,” leading sports physician Dr Inman said
“So we’ve had to wait a bit of time and that is the real drama.’
“Dylan’s shoulder rehab will be delayed by six weeks due to his ankle fracture,” said sports physician Dr Inman.
He said that rehab will be approximately five or six months,
And he said an injury to both the upper body and the lower body does impact on a player’s fitness program.
“Assuming that the kick off time next season is March 10 2018, that’s 24 weeks away,” Dr Inman said.
“Dylan’s expected return to play time at present is 26 weeks minimum, so that’s possibly two weeks over.”
The setbacks came after Walker enjoyed a stand out season with Manly culminating in his Dally M win.
Manly coach Trent Barrett said: “It was a great effort from Dylan. He had a terrific season and I thought he was out and out the best centre all year.”
Barrett said Walker was shattered about his injury setbacks.
“He’s not going to have too much fun over the break,” he said.
I hope Dylan can keep his spirits up, he certainly faces a rehab ordeal that would seriously test anyone's resolve.
He seems upbeat and outgoing and he speaks quite directly when being interviewed. I like his competitive persona on field (I wish Shaun Lane would take on some of Dylan's combative approach!)
Here's hoping the club will be all over supporting him, realistically he's one of our most valuable assets now, up there with the Turbos, DCE and Taupau.
He seems upbeat and outgoing and he speaks quite directly when being interviewed. I like his competitive persona on field (I wish Shaun Lane would take on some of Dylan's combative approach!)
Here's hoping the club will be all over supporting him, realistically he's one of our most valuable assets now, up there with the Turbos, DCE and Taupau.
Hopefully yes Round 1, but we need him for the long haul to our next premiership, round 1 is not the priority!
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