With the NAB Cup only one month away there are a few players who will out of action, due to some injuries that have prevented them from having a full pre-season.
Ben Reid (Collingwood) - Reid injured his right shoulder when he fell awkwardly on the beach, while on holiday in Thailand over New Years. Scans confirmed that Reid suffered a grad three strain to his shoulder and the defender would go through a restrictive pre-season schedule.
Reid should be available for selection in the Pies first NAB Cup match on February 18th.
Chris Judd (Carlton) – Judd had surgery on his sore shoulder last December, and got back into training with the rest of the boys when Carlton resumed for 2012.
He did not however participate in any contact drills, as the Blues didn’t want to risk it.
Michael Hurley (Essendon) – Hurley injured his hamstring during pre-season training. Hurley will undertake a modified program, as the Bombers don’t want to risk further damage.
He is likely to return to full training in February and should be free for play in the Bombers first NAB Cup game on February 19th.
James Podsiadly (Geelong) – Podsiadly dislocated his right shoulder in the 2011 Grand Final, which was operated on post season.
He has been rehabilitating it since and will miss the opening rounds of the Cats NAB Cup. The good news for Cats fans is that he should be completely recovered by the start of the season.
Dawson Simpson (Geelong) – Simpson injured his back and will have surgery later this week to remove a disc from his lower back.
Unfortunately he will miss the entirety of the Cats NAB Cup, however it is likely that he will be available for selection early in the season.
Jonathon Patton (Greater Western Sydney) - Patton was diagnosed with patellar tendiopathy in his left knee joint and will travel to Sweden later this month, to meet with a specialist.
Patton will either have a minor operation or further rehabilitation on his knee, and is likely to be available for GWS’ in May.
Alipate Carlile (Port Adelaide) – Carlile strained his left hamstring during pre-season training.
He will be unable to train for a few weeks, however is likely to be ready to go for the Power’s first NAB Cup game on February 26th.
Daniel Hannebery (Sydney) – Hannebery injured his knee during pre-season training and underwent minor knee surgery last week, to remove a piece of loose cartilage.
The good news for Swans supporters is that he’ll be running in about 2 weeks and should be back to full training within 4 weeks.
If all rehabilitation goes smoothly he may be up for selection in the Swans first NAB Cup march on February 24th.
Tags: Alipate Carlile, Ben Reid, Chris Judd, Daniel Hannebery, Dawson Simpson, James Podsiadly, Jonathon Patton, Michael Hurley
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Good luck Daniel Hannebery
Can’t wait for the season to start….. even the pre season