Nathan Foley [merged]

[Coach]

Cotchin added that Foley was back running and making steady progress.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/rioli-out-of-allstars-20130204-2duj8.html#ixzz2JwFpD871

[Yeahright]

Foley also said he admires Shane Edwards and reckons his a future star of the game. It's true if you don't believe me look for yourself

[Judge Roughneck]

Shane Edwards goes alright.

He has smooth hands. Its hard to be a good small forward. If our mids give it to him alot he'll be a handful.

With Knights and our resting mids he will play on a lesser defender.

[one-eyed]

Foley still a factor for Tigers
By Jennifer Phelan
afl.com.au
2:32pm AEDT Friday, February 15, 2013


THE TIGERS admit they don't know when midfielder Nathan Foley will return to the field but are confident his career is not over.

The 27-year-old hasn't played since round 10 last year after he partially tore his achilles tendon at training when he pressing for a return from a stuff hip injury. 

He underwent surgery and spent three months in a moon boot.

Recently, Foley ramped up his workload and showed encouraging signs when he ran 20 short sprints at full pace and recorded times similar to those he posted pre-injury.

Coach Damien Hardwick said the club would not be rushed trying to get the ball winner back on the field.

"He's going well. Obviously with the achilles, it does take some time," Hardwick said.

"Whether it's round one or four, we're not quite sure.

"We're in no rush with Nathan, he's an important player for us and we've just got to make sure he gets the stability back in his lower calf and we'll work from there.

"We've got no doubt he'll come back and be a fine contributor for us."

Jake King (knee) and Dylan Grimes (hamstring) are the two other longer-term propositions but both are aiming for the round one clash with Carlton on March 28 at the MCG.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-02-15/foley-still-a-factor?utm_medium=RSS

[JVT]

Will say it again, leave him out until after the bye round. Need him to get right and stay right. Would be a great addition to the side after the break, especially if we start the season as we are expected to.

[Stripes]

Conca needs to step up with Ellis through the middle to cover the loss. It's unrealistic to think they can make anywhere near the same impact but Conca is progressing nicely. Vlaustin should not be rushed.

[RedanTiger]

a stuff hip injury. 

Here I was convinced that they told us it was a "bruised heel" all last year.
They don't even bother to remember the lies they tell, they just tell a new one.
How's Jack's "unhindered pre-season" gone, boys.   

[Penelope]

they do say you need to have a good memory to be a good liar, whoever they are.

i cant see the point on the BS they feed us regarding injuries

[eliminator]

Cant afford to rush him back. Agree should err on the side of caution. Agree Conca needs to step up and I believe he can

[Yeahright]

Saints have an alter g machine, in case anyone was curious 

[Judge Roughneck]

Conca needs to step up with Ellis through the middle to cover the loss. It's unrealistic to think they can make anywhere near the same impact but Conca is progressing nicely. Vlaustin should not be rushed.

Helbig

[one-eyed]

From Newy:

“There’s only Nathan Foley who is still running laps, but making a lot of progression with his rehab.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-02-27/spots-up-for-grabs

[eliminator]

Good

[Phil Mrakov]

From Newy:

“There’s only Nathan Foley who is still running laps, but making a lot of progression with his rehab.”

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2013-02-27/spots-up-for-grabs

Grimes is in full training ?

[one-eyed]

Richmond midfielder Nathan Foley not far away from return, says teammate Brett Deledio

    Matthew Johnson
    From: Herald Sun
    March 07, 2013 1:40PM


RICHMOND could receive a big early-season boost, with Nathan Foley close to a return to the main stage.

Foley, who has been sidelined since the middle of last season with an Achilles injury, has undergone intense rehabilitation and strengthening of the injury site during the pre-season.

Tigers teammate Brett Deledio said that despite not having trained with the main group during the pre-season, Foley is confident of an early return in 2013.

"He’s telling me that he’d be right to play very soon. I think it’s Round 2 or 3 that he’s pushing for," Deledio told SEN.

"He’s still in rehab just getting strength back into his calf and Achilles. He hasn’t done any training with us (main training group) as of yet.

"He’s hoping to join us not too far away."

Foley has been sidelined since mid-July 2012 following a promising start to the year, after suffering a partial tear of his Achilles tendon at training.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/teams/richmond-midfielder-nathan-foley-not-far-away-from-return-says-teammate-brett-deledio/story-e6frf9mx-1226592427200