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Richmond Rant / Re: Josh Smillie [merged]

« Last post by Simonator on Yesterday at 05:49:32 PM »

Ok I just read the clubs statement.

Reads like it’s a bunch of accumulated / recurring strains to the muscle that aren’t fully healing and restricting him for full range of movement so they’ve just decided to call out and go in for surgery to hopefully put an end to it.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1928444/injury-update-josh-smillie?fbclid=IwY2xjawN_io5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR40v91lRGY39wgw9cWzE8WR1MVZ6to49AXHaIf6_8LHOaorrtE7CKxltJlSuA_aem_s-gh7Eef47PAb-xa0hC0Kg

Agreed with that, just really disappointing it took this long to come to the conclusion where Lalor was done so quickly and is able to have a full pre season now.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Josh Smillie [merged]

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 04:05:00 PM »

Ok I just read the clubs statement.

Reads like it’s a bunch of accumulated / recurring strains to the muscle that aren’t fully healing and restricting him for full range of movement so they’ve just decided to call out and go in for surgery to hopefully put an end to it.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1928444/injury-update-josh-smillie?fbclid=IwY2xjawN_io5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR40v91lRGY39wgw9cWzE8WR1MVZ6to49AXHaIf6_8LHOaorrtE7CKxltJlSuA_aem_s-gh7Eef47PAb-xa0hC0Kg

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Richmond Rant / Re: Josh Smillie [merged]

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 03:48:41 PM »

How bizarre.

Haven’t all of his reported injuries today been listed as strains? I can’t remember anything mentioned about tears or tendon issues and you don’t get surgery over a strain.

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Fixture discussion

« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 03:38:10 PM »

How exactly does 2 extra games make such an extreme difference to servicing the game fans?
And don’t use the argument that it dilutes making the finals because that old chestnut has been getting wheeled out since they brought out a top 5 in the 70’s.

I said it’s just the latest example of the AFL making a decision to suit themselves and their broadcasters over what the fans want. I think the overwhelming response from the fans has been negative. Ditto the opening round, ditto the pre finals bye, ditto the bye rounds spread over a month of footy weekends.

I don’t especially dislike the wildcard round although the name is stupid because there is nothing different about it vs an elimination final. Assuming the number of teams will hit 20 sooner than later then this was coming regardless. I don’t like the concept in any sport where you play a lengthy season and at the end of it you haven’t even eliminated half the teams, which is what will be the case next year with 10/18 teams qualifying for finals.

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And once Taz comes in we should be aiming to remain at 18 teams IMO. Get rid of Aints and Norf.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Josh Smillie [merged]

« Last post by Hard Roar Tiger on Yesterday at 02:41:06 PM »

Here’s an excerpt from a newscorp article
“Smillie had completed a volume of running in the short off-season, but Richmond confirmed on Tuesday that he would need more surgery after scans revealed “little healing progress of his quad injury” despite it being classified as minor in nature.”

Link below if you want to read the entire article

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/injury-nightmare-continues-for-josh-smillie-with-top-pick-to-undergo-surgery/news-story/609774eb7ced8fc9b4f5bccda0fa336c

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Richmond Rant / Re: Josh Smillie [merged]

« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 01:28:53 PM »

Andy, they haven’t said he has a torn tendon, I think that would be far more severe, especially if torn at the insertion point like that text you’ve copied suggests

I don't know much about quad surgeries and just googled to try to see what the common ones are.

Do you know much about this topic?

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Richmond Rant / Re: 2026 Fixture discussion

« Last post by Tiger Khosh on Yesterday at 01:21:13 PM »

How exactly does 2 extra games make such an extreme difference to servicing the game fans?
And don’t use the argument that it dilutes making the finals because that old chestnut has been getting wheeled out since they brought out a top 5 in the 70’s.

I said it’s just the latest example of the AFL making a decision to suit themselves and their broadcasters over what the fans want. I think the overwhelming response from the fans has been negative. Ditto the opening round, ditto the pre finals bye, ditto the bye rounds spread over a month of footy weekends.

I don’t especially dislike the wildcard round although the name is stupid because there is nothing different about it vs an elimination final. Assuming the number of teams will hit 20 sooner than later then this was coming regardless. I don’t like the concept in any sport where you play a lengthy season and at the end of it you haven’t even eliminated half the teams, which is what will be the case next year with 10/18 teams qualifying for finals.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Josh Smillie [merged]

« Last post by Simonator on Yesterday at 01:01:29 PM »

Andy, they haven’t said he has a torn tendon, I think that would be far more severe, especially if torn at the insertion point like that text you’ve copied suggests

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Richmond Rant / Re: Josh Smillie [merged]

« Last post by Andyy on Yesterday at 12:51:39 PM »

Seems quite unusual to me? Don't see quad surgery often at all, especially so young.

Per Google AI:
Torn quadriceps tendon surgery is a procedure to reattach the torn tendon to the kneecap, often using sutures and anchors passed through holes in the patella. It is typically recommended for severe or complete tears and involves making an incision above the kneecap, cleaning the area, and then securely reattaching the tendon to the bone. Following surgery, the knee is immobilized in a brace, and a long period of recovery, including physical therapy, is necessary to regain function.

Recovery for a torn quad after surgery typically takes 6 to 12 months for a full return to high-impact sports, though the timeline can vary depending on the individual and the severity of the injury. The first 6 weeks focus on protecting the repair, while the subsequent months involve progressive rehabilitation to gradually regain strength, flexibility, and function.

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Richmond Rant / Re: Josh Smillie [merged]

« Last post by Simonator on Yesterday at 12:48:14 PM »

Quad surgery for Smillie. Baffling to me this conclusion has been reached 4? Months after the season has finished. So quick to pull the trigger on surgery for Lalor but not Smillie. I know we don’t know all the details but just can’t help but feel like the managing of this has been nothing short of massive failure