Injury list atm

[Stewbojevic]

Some word on Lawton, he may be fit for round 9.

Interesting, where did you hear that?

 

[The better Robbo]

Some word on Lawton, he may be fit for round 9.

I just hope Des uses Lawton and Cust at drops Croker! But with Des, who knows

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

My theory on why there are so many injuries, compared to yesteryear, is this:
Tacklers these days are intent on hurting their opponent, not simply bringing them to the ground. They go high to wrap up the ball, so collisions are greater. And there is much more gang tackling these days. Have you noticed the number of head clashes this year?
When I was playing my aim was to tackle around the legs and allow the momentum of my opponent to do the rest, toppling over like a tree without its roots. The great exponents of this technique included Ima Martian, Alan Thompson and Beaver Menzies.
There will always be leg injures (knees, ankles hammies, groin strains) because at pace these limbs are not created to be suddenly stopped or twisted.
I also believe that being muscle-bound, rather than lithe, leads to more impact injuries.

yes there is more gang tackling - more muscly body types and yes back in the day leg tackles were gold. Still think you can chop today's players down pretty quickly with a great grass cutting legs tackle. I also still think that with the tall guys you could still put a shot on into the midriff/ball and drive up into the chest if any of them had any idea how to do that. Jake and Victor Radley about the only two who can do it. A lost art sadly but I am certain still viable in today's game.

 

[The Who]

Can anyone work out how many matches/percentage that Dylan Walker has missed during his well-paid stint with us? I'm expecting it to be just as alarming as Turbo's absences.

 

[Red Pill]

Can anyone work out how many matches/percentage that Dylan Walker has missed during his well-paid stint with us? I'm expecting it to be just as alarming as Turbo's absences.

If he is found guilty next month I doubt this will even matter as he will be gonnnne! Apparently the prosecution has 17 witnesses to support their case while Dylan has only 3.

 

[southsideeagle]

Can anyone work out how many matches/percentage that Dylan Walker has missed during his well-paid stint with us? I'm expecting it to be just as alarming as Turbo's absences.

ok roughly 66% 86 matches out of 130.

 

[40 years an eagle]

Thi

If he is found guilty next month I doubt this will even matter as he will be gonnnne! Apparently the prosecution has 17 witnesses to support their case while Dylan has only 3.

This plus injuries to a few that don't really deserve their spot and will force Des to give some youngsters a go. Things are looking up all of a sudden.

 

[The Who]

ok roughly 66% 86 matches out of 130.

Just to clarify: Walker has played just 34% of potential matches for Manly?
Wow. And he is set to miss a whole bunch more.
What a dud recruitment. He never has been the quality player some posters on here maintain, imo.

 

[madmax]

So it’s back to pick on Walker again I see.... yawn zzzzzzzzzzzzz. The guy has played out of position for the past 3 years, has given his all, gets injured playing for us & he gets bagged. Makes me laugh to be honest. Can’t wait for the announcement that he’s re-signed long term. It’ll give me much reading enjoyment at comments from those that dislike him....comments that bag him in reaction to the announcement & get stuck right up their collective ar$es lololol..... & I don’t give a $hit whoever disagrees Lolol.

 

[The Who]

If he is found guilty next month I doubt this will even matter as he will be gonnnne! Apparently the prosecution has 17 witnesses to support their case while Dylan has only 3.

at least the prosecution didn't invoke the 18th person in case of a concussion.

 

[The Who]

So it’s back to pick on Walker again I see.... yawn zzzzzzzzzzzzz. The guy has played out of position for the past 3 years, has given his all, gets injured playing for us & he gets bagged. Makes laugh to be honest. Can’t wait for the announcement that he’s re-signed long term. It’ll give me much reading enjoyment as it gets stuck right up some people’s ar$es lololol!

I can't see any upside to Walker, and I never have. He came to us as a budding champion but I can count on one hand the number of outstanding games he's played.
The fact that he only plays one game in three, and has brought shame on himself and the club on at least three separate occasions, compounds my opinion of him.
But I respect your opinion, so I'd love you to remind me of occasions when he starred for Manly.

 

[madmax]

I can't see any upside to Walker, and I never have. He came to us as a budding champion but I can count on one hand the number of outstanding games he's played.
The fact that he only plays one game in three, and has brought shame on himself and the club on at least three separate occasions, compounds my opinion of him.
But I respect your opinion, so I'd love you to remind me of occasions when he starred for Manly.

He’s done pretty well under circumstances & he was great when he joined. Not saying he’s an angel but when people take to him like he’s a disease I’ll stand up for him. His injuries haven’t helped as has his selection out of position. 2019 he showed what he’s capable. But hey Tom & his brother are worth every cent for doing SFA in Jakes instance & Tom who’s our most injury prone player & has had a handful of good games. But yeah agree everyone has an opinion.

 

[Waz13]

I can't see any upside to Walker, and I never have. He came to us as a budding champion but I can count on one hand the number of outstanding games he's played.
The fact that he only plays one game in three, and has brought shame on himself and the club on at least three separate occasions, compounds my opinion of him.
But I respect your opinion, so I'd love you to remind me of occasions when he starred for Manly.

I remember a win against Easts on the bell. I think Kelly put him through a hole right at the end. I’m sure there are other good moments. I just can’t think of any.

 

[CBreeagles]

Walker needs to play centre on the right with DCE when he’s back. It’s where he was Dally M Centre of the Year with us.

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

So it’s back to pick on Walker again I see.... yawn zzzzzzzzzzzzz. The guy has played out of position for the past 3 years, has given his all, gets injured playing for us & he gets bagged. Makes me laugh to be honest. Can’t wait for the announcement that he’s re-signed long term. It’ll give me much reading enjoyment at comments from those that dislike him....comments that bag him in reaction to the announcement & get stuck right up their collective ar$es lololol..... & I don’t give a $hit whoever disagrees Lolol.

I think they will resign him as well. But the injury means they will get him now at a bargain basement price.

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

I think they will resign him as well. But the injury means they will get him now at a bargain basement price.

So it’s back to pick on Walker again I see.... yawn zzzzzzzzzzzzz. The guy has played out of position for the past 3 years, has given his all, gets injured playing for us & he gets bagged. Makes me laugh to be honest. Can’t wait for the announcement that he’s re-signed long term. It’ll give me much reading enjoyment at comments from those that dislike him....comments that bag him in reaction to the announcement & get stuck right up their collective ar$es lololol..... & I don’t give a $hit whoever disagrees Lolol.

Also agree he is a dill off the field and if that will be an ongoing issue - get rid of him. BUT - he is a quality centre who has been constantly played out of position because he is versatile and out of need. If we could just leave him at centre - he is by far our best centre. Light and day between him and the next best in the club.

 

[The Who]

I remember a win against Easts on the bell. I think Kelly put him through a hole right at the end. I’m sure there are other good moments. I just can’t think of any.

Yep. I remember that try to. A beauty. But like you I can't remember many other highlights, except he did kick a goal once to win a match with Canberra.
For me though, too little memorable moments for a players so highly thought after.

 

[40 years an eagle]

I think they will resign him as well.

If he is found guilty in court? Shirley you must be joking.

 

[manlyfan76]

In walks advantage is the lack of good centre's on the market.
But on the other hand I don't feel play breaker centres are that important in the new game.

 

[BOZO]

FORGET ABOUT THE INJURY LIST
AS IT IS ONLY A DISTRACTION TO WHAT REALLY COUNTS IN WINNING A GAME

THE GREATEST INJURY AND LOSS TO A TEAM IS

LOSS OF HEART AND PRIDE IN THEIR CLUBS JUMPER