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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: mightytiges on May 18, 2007, 10:57:20 PM
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Polo's shoulder popped out but they put it back in again. They are hoping he'll be okay for next week. Apparently Polo demanded to go back on again. Gutsy stuff :clapping.
Richo might have some concussion as well as a blood nose and cut head.
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Richo going off cost us any decent chance of winning.
He was causing them big problems.
Shultz was Fu&*ing crap, he has to be dropped along with Pettifer.
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drop Tuck and Jackson before those two.
Another unfit performance by the captain.
His CV rate is a joke.
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Agree Ox,
Johnson was a disgrace.
Jackson is no good and Tuck is also has no idea. Too many turn overs.
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Plough and Ch7 said Richo has a suspected fractured eye socket. X-rays tonight. At least 4-6 weeks or more if he does :(
Polo had a dislocated shoulder. He's had shoulder instability before so he knew what to do and they popped it in. Scans this week to see if there's any damage.
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Suspected fracture of the eye socket for Richo.
Cant buy a trick :banghead :banghead
Jack and Hughes certainty to come back in next week.
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Richos gone for 6 weeks.
Schulzy,your on son.....
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It was friendly fire too :-\.
Losing Richo will ironically hurt us more in the ruck and defence than up forward. Polak will have to ruck again to help out Patto when we need him down back against Lloyd, Lucas, Johns and either Hille or Laycock when they are resting. Robbing Peter to pay Paul again :-\.
McGuane will have to come in or we move Sarge to defence. Jack and Cleve up forward. Kingsley could even get a game despite the outcries.
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Injury curse claims Richardson
19 May 2007 Herald-Sun
Mark Robinson
RICHMOND'S season plunged to new depths last night when it lost key forward Matthew Richardson for up to eight weeks with a suspected fractured eye socket.
Richardson was forced from the field at AAMI Stadium during a tense last quarter in which the winless Tigers levelled the scores before Adelaide hit back to register a nine-point win.
Richardson, who was rushed to hospital at the end of the game, was injured in the 14th minute. He dropped a mark and then had teammate Andrew Krakouer accidentally rake a boot across his face.
He left the field with blood pouring from his eye and nose.
Coach Terry Wallace remained upbeat despite another injury to his talls, but acknowledged Richardson's exit had swung the momentum of the game.
"Obviously Matthew going down hurt us and it had a big impact, and credit to them, they were able to steady and win the game," Wallace said.
"We think it's a fractured eye socket, so you'd say it's a 6-8 week injury. I'm not the surgeon, so we'll wait for what the reports says.
"But it's another tall, and another senior player, and that's been our lot this year.
"I don't know what we've done to deserve that lot, but that's where it is.
"The other thing is that we're losing senior players but it's allowing us to play other players within the structure."
Richardson joins other experienced players such as Trent Simmonds, Nathan Brown, Mark Coughlan, Ray Hall and Trent Knobel on the sidelines.
His expected two-month layoff soured what was a statement game from the Tigers last night.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,21757910%255E19742,00.html
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Richardson joins other experienced players such as Trent Simmonds, Nathan Brown, Mark Coughlan, Ray Hall and Trent Knobel on the sidelines.
Two Trents ,a Nathan,a Raymondd,a Marcus and a Matthew
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Richo's injury looked bad with all that blood gushing down his face. Good on Polo for coming back. Should put Schultz in defence to help out when Polak is helping Patto in the ruck. Riewoldt and Hughes to come in the forward line. Wonder if Nathan Brown would be fit to play? Or Kingsley?
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Regarding Richo's injury, that will put back his 250th for a while. Here I was umming and ahhing about whether to go on a ladies retreat the weekend that up until last night would have been Richo's 250th or fly down to Melb. Now I know.
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Oh no Richo injured :'( :'( :'( :'( get well soon big fella
blood the new boy Rewoldt the time to test whos better him or shultz even chuck Hughes in
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Richardson joins other experienced players such as Trent Simmonds, Nathan Brown, Mark Coughlan, Ray Hall and Trent Knobel on the sidelines.
Two Trents ,a Nathan,a Raymondd,a Marcus and a Matthew
Thats random ox lol or am i missing something??? :-\
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Not a criticism of Richo but we've often played better without him in the past. I reckon we'll cope okay.
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Not a criticism of Richo but we've often played better without him in the past. I reckon we'll cope okay.
better team wothout a spoilt fool screaming for the ball and then screaming when he doesn't get it or drops the mark.
I'm glad he smashed his face in.
Good Vibe.
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Doc Larkins said on MMM this afternoon that Richo only has a minor fracture in his eye socket and should only miss 1-2 weeks. Not as bad as initially thought.
Polo will need scans but they will wait and see how it fairs. He may be able to play the season out but if its no good he will need to have his shoulder done.
Maybe its better for him to get it done now and then set himself for next season.
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I'm glad he smashed his face in.
He didn't - Krakouer did it for him.
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I thought Richo had his eye taken out the way blood was piszing out of him. Showed great heart in wanting to come back on too. I've never been a fan, but one thing about the man, he has a huge ticker.
Unfortunately for us, he doesn't have a brain. :banghead
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(http://realfooty.com.au/ffximage/2007/05/19/richo_250,0.jpg)
Tiger spearhead Matthew Richardson was still sporting a nasty bruise last night.
Photo: Channel Seven
Richardson set for quick return
Sarah-Jane Collins and Lyall Johnson | May 20, 2007 | The Age
INITIAL fears that Richmond forward Matthew Richardson would be sidelined for eight weeks with an eye-socket fracture proved premature when scans yesterday showed the fracture would probably keep him out only for two weeks.
Richardson sustained several injuries to his face and skull in the final quarter of Friday night's loss to the Crows, when he was accidentally kicked by teammate Andrew Krakouer.
Richmond football operations manager Paul Armstrong said the collision could have sidelined Richardson for much longer but . now it appeared to be a hairline fracture that doesn't require surgery.
"He's also got a broken nose, which will require minor surgery, and 13 stitches in a gash near his eyebrow, so the prognosis is somewhere between two and three weeks."
Melbourne University associate professor in sports medicine Dr Peter Brukner said Richardson was very lucky.
"I'd say he got out of it pretty lightly, really. A hairline fracture to the eye socket is not too bad," he said. "Hairline means that it's not displaced, and the problem is if it is displaced, they have to put the bones back together again and it needs surgery and a plate."
Brukner said he saw no reason why Richardson should not be back on the field within three weeks.
He said the Tigers would want to take it easy on Richardson to ensure a smooth recovery and a quick return. "If he got another knock on the fracture, it might cause it to be displaced, so you want to wait a couple of weeks to make sure it's reasonably strong and solid," Brukner said.
Richardson's was not the only injury sustained by the Tigers in the tight final quarter against the Crows. Teammate Dean Polo dislocated a shoulder, but was back on the ground before the end of the game and is not expected to miss next week.
Armstrong said Richmond had not yet had the opportunity to gauge the extent of the injury. The same shoulder caused problems for Polo earlier in the season, and the club will be keeping a close eye on his recovery.
http://realfooty.com.au/news/news/richo-set-stuff-return/2007/05/19/1179497343194.html
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Docs have good news for Richardson
20 May 2007 Sunday Herald Sun
Jon Ralph
RICHMOND yesterday received an improved injury report on full-forward Matthew Richardson - then turned its attention to who of Jack Riewoldt, Cleve Hughes or Kent Kingsley would replace him.
It was feared Richardson might need surgery for a fractured eye socket and maybe even a broken cheekbone after being hit by a stray boot from teammate Andrew Krakouer in the Tigers' loss to Port Adelaide.
But yesterday, a specialist told him he would miss 3-4 weeks after receiving 13 stitches on a cut above the fractured eye socket, as well as a broken nose.
"It's just a small crack, so I don't need an operation," Richardson told Channel 7 yesterday. "I won't play this week, but once the swelling goes down, I should be able to get back quickly."
Richardson will miss a stretch of games that starts with the Dreamtime at the 'G game against Essendon, and the Tigers seem likely to reward young Tasmanian forward Jack Riewoldt, who kicked two goals for Coburg yesterday.
But developing centre half-forward Cleve Hughes (two goals), dropped last week, and former Cat Kent Kingsley (five goals) are other options.
The Tigers will also need to determine whether promising on-baller Dean Polo needs surgery on his dislocated shoulder, after it popped out on Friday night.
Coach Terry Wallace said post-match he was unsure whether Polo could play on with the injury.
"He's got one of those shoulders that slips in and slips out," Wallace said.
"The problem with that type of injury is that he'll probably be feeling OK again by Wednesday or Thursday. If it's causing him irreparable damage, he'll go in and have it done. I think it could work out either way."
Richardson has missed 20 games in five years, and encouragingly the Tigers have won nine of them.
Assistant coach David King said yesterday the club would in coming days consider whether it was time to play Riewoldt.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,21762227%255E19742,00.html
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No brainer that one - Jack Riewoldt by the stretch of the field :thumbsup
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Richardson has missed 20 games in five years, and encouragingly the Tigers have won nine of them.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,21762227%255E19742,00.html
So do we really play better without him? :-X
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Richardson has missed 20 games in five years, and encouragingly the Tigers have won nine of them.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,21762227%255E19742,00.html
So do we really play better without him? :-X
That's a 45% winning record. What's our record with him playing in the past 5 years?
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Tigers decide on Polo, Richo replacement
May 20, 2007 - 4:24PM
Richmond will decide this week whether to book young midfielder Dean Polo in for surgery after he suffered a second dislocated shoulder this AFL season.
Polo had his right shoulder pop out in a tackle in Friday night's loss to Adelaide but was able to return soon after and play the game out.
That sort of recovery would normally clear the 20-year-old to play Essendon on Saturday night, however the fact Polo also dislocated his shoulder in the pre-season indicates there could be a long-term problem.
Tigers coach Terry Wallace said Polo had the sort of joint which could pop out easily, however the Tigers will this week decide whether to address the problem through surgery.
That would rule the onballer out for at least a month.
"Hopefully he can continue playing but he will meet with a specialist who will tell him if he can keep playing with it," said Richmond football manager Paul Armstrong.
Richmond face another big decision this week, as Wallace must decide how best to replace Matthew Richardson, either in the forward line or in the ruck.
Richardson will miss at least two games after suffering a hairline fracture to his eye socket in a collision at AAMI Stadium.
Richardson, who also required 13 stitches to close a cut above his left eye, was actually lucky the injury was not significantly worse.
The Tigers must now decide who to replace Richardson with, ex-Geelong forward Kent Kingsley, youngster Cleve Hughes or the untried Jack Riewoldt all in the mix.
Kingsley booted five goals in the VFL while Riewoldt and Hughes both kicked two and are longer-term options.
Richardson's absence will also deny Richmond a rucking option, as Troy Simmonds, Trent Knobel and Ray Hall are all yet to return from injury.
The Tigers at least received some good news from the weekend, as defender Luke McGuane was cleared of a shoulder injury while playing in the VFL, after the Bellerive Oval goalpost snapped and fell on him.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Sport/Tigers-decide-on-Polo-Richo-replacement/2007/05/20/1179601228726.html
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Dr Brukner on SEN says Richo will miss 2 weeks and be back by round 11.
On Polo, Brukner said he has a loose lax shoulder. If he had a "normal" shoulder then popping it out could cause a fair bit of damage. Bit if it pops in and out all the time like Polo's shoulder does then you don't do much damage. He will need shoulder tightening and a reconstruction at sometime down the track. Up to the RFC if he has surgery now or we get him through the season and do it at the end of the year.
IMO given the year is a write off already they might as well do it now so he is ready to go for preseason training.
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The injury report
Dr Peter Brukner | May 21, 2007 | The Age
Matthew Richardson (Rich) face
Richo's facial injury is not as bad as first thought. Undisplaced fractures of the eye socket and nasal fractures will not require surgery but he will miss 2-3 weeks.
Dean Polo (Richmond) shoulder
Had problems with looseness in his right shoulder all year. Full dislocation on Friday night but may continue playing and delay surgery until the end of the season.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/the-injury-report/2007/05/20/1179601238195.html
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well...as the season is a write off already,as MT says and i agree,we may as well play Kingsley.
Maybe he will respond to the need for seniority ? either way,now is the time to give him a run
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Well said Ox.
Any news on what's happening with Polo?
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Any news on what's happening with Polo?
Specialist this arvo or tomorrow for assessment :thumbsup
He's played with this problem all season so ....
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Can tell you all, Richo WILL miss 3-4 weeks ;)
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More time for the youngsters :thumbsup
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Can tell you all, Richo WILL miss 3-4 weeks ;)
:pray
Averaging 15/22 a year ???
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22 May 2007 Herald-Sun
Michael Horan
Tigers full-forward Matthew Richardson hopes to be out for only two or three weeks after he fractured an eye socket against Adelaide on Friday night.
Looking like someone who had been hit by a bus, Richardson is keen to get back as soon as possible.
"He's got a cracked eye socket, two black eyes and a broken nose, so he probably looks a lot worse than he feels," Armstrong said.
"He's a bit hard on himself because he's taking the blame for the injury. He said if he'd held the mark, he wouldn't have been in a position to get his face broken."
Dean Polo, who dislocated a shoulder against the Crows, will have scans today and the Tigers hope he will be able to defer any surgery until after the season.
"He's a chance. Sometimes you can play with a shoulder and get it fixed at the end of the year," Armstrong said.
"But if it shows it needs surgery now, that will be it for the majority of the season."
Richmond is desperate to get its stars back on the field as it seeks to stop its worst start to a season.
The nine-point loss to the Crows took its record to 0-8 as it prepares for the "Dreamtime" clash against Essendon at the MCG on Saturday night.
http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,21772312%255E20322,00.html
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Can tell you it will be 3-4 weeks ;)
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Any confirmation on what's happening with Polo?
BF seem to think he got the okay to play on with his shoulder as he can't do any more damage to it.
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As mentioned in the training thread, Polo was at training and did the whole session so we've obviously leaving the shoulder surgery until the end of the season.
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Polo will keep playing, has plenty of guts
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As mentioned in the training thread, Polo was at training and did the whole session so we've obviously leaving the shoulder surgery until the end of the season.
Although he didnt participate in the tackling drills that the melbourne storm took first.
And he didnt attempt to put his arms above his head ;)
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As mentioned in the training thread, Polo was at training and did the whole session so we've obviously leaving the shoulder surgery until the end of the season.
Although he didnt participate in the tackling drills that the melbourne storm took first.
And he didnt attempt to put his arms above his head ;)
Thanks Jack. I got there late :-\ so I only saw the running and "skill" drills.
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Will Polo be back next week?
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Will Polo be back next week?
I think, like Tambo, Polo will miss just the one week although Tambo hasn't done much since he returned.
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Will Polo be back next week?
I think, like Tambo, Polo will miss just the one week although Tambo hasn't done much since he returned.
Has tambo ever done much?
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Will Polo be back next week?
I think, like Tambo, Polo will miss just the one week although Tambo hasn't done much since he returned.
Has tambo ever done much?
A touch harsh Mopsy lol
Before Tambo got crunched early in the Geelong game I thought his previous couple of weeks were a significant step up in his output and value to the team. He got 16 possies this week but I hardly noticed him out there last night apart from his two shots on goal and a couple of cheap possies in a back pocket/stuff.
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Will Polo be back next week?
According to the Australian, Plough said Polo will be available this week.