Author Topic: Chris Knights does his ACL at training [update]  (Read 102063 times)

Offline WA Tiger

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 14257
  • For We're From Tigerland
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #375 on: November 26, 2013, 08:36:52 PM »
Very good pick up this kid.... :thumbsup
DIMMA - You will be held ACCOUNTABLE...

“We are really excited about what we have brought in. We have got great depth of players that can take us where we need to go. We are just putting some cream on the top at the moment,” he said.

"Rucks:
Shaun Hampson is the No.1 man"

the claw

  • Guest
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #376 on: November 26, 2013, 09:51:15 PM »
Very good pick up this kid.... :thumbsup
how long will he last ????? my moneys on 9 to 10 weeks. is he another known risk that goes the wrong way. in saying it i like him as a player and really hope he can string some yrs together.

Offline Judge Roughneck

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 11132
  • Sir
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #377 on: November 26, 2013, 09:54:19 PM »
Almost everyone got the same chance of doing a knee

Bit stiff to hold that against him

the claw

  • Guest
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #378 on: November 26, 2013, 10:15:36 PM »
Almost everyone got the same chance of doing a knee

Bit stiff to hold that against him
mate its not just his knee his history of injury is depressing. the risk was durability. there are players like knights whos bodies just dont seem to ever hold up hence the risk. geez we as a club have been thru it kel moore or how about trav casserly.  id be tempted to add grimes there his body type just spells trouble.

Rampstar

  • Guest
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #379 on: November 27, 2013, 10:04:45 AM »
maybe clubs need to start conditioning players for say 16 week seasons instead of full seasons. I would rather have Knights play 16 games a year for us for the next 5 or 6 years rather than having him go down with injury coz they have trained him too hard and the rigors of footy take their toll.

Offline Judge Roughneck

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 11132
  • Sir
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #380 on: November 27, 2013, 12:42:04 PM »
seems logical

in soccer no one plays every game

rotation in the logical future

the best teams have two world class players for every position

Offline Loui Tufga

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 4849
  • Beaver BLT
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #381 on: November 27, 2013, 12:48:28 PM »
seems logical

in soccer no one plays every game

rotation in the logical future

the best teams have two world class players for every position

With the riches of talent we now have on our list were going to have to divide into two teams where one played one week and the other the next. RFC leading the way again!

Offline Judge Roughneck

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 11132
  • Sir
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #382 on: November 27, 2013, 12:49:36 PM »
I hear Brendon Gale has lodged the paper work to officially change the name of the club to Fußball-Club Bayern München e.V.

Online Francois Jackson

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 14021
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #383 on: November 27, 2013, 01:17:28 PM »
Almost everyone got the same chance of doing a knee

Bit stiff to hold that against him
mate its not just his knee his history of injury is depressing. the risk was durability. there are players like knights whos bodies just dont seem to ever hold up hence the risk. geez we as a club have been thru it kel moore or how about trav casserly.  id be tempted to add grimes there his body type just spells trouble.

Higgins, Buldogs
Currently a member of the Roupies, and employed by the great man Roup.

Offline WA Tiger

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 14257
  • For We're From Tigerland
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #384 on: November 27, 2013, 01:24:22 PM »
Will be fine...get on board the Knights train!!!! ;D
DIMMA - You will be held ACCOUNTABLE...

“We are really excited about what we have brought in. We have got great depth of players that can take us where we need to go. We are just putting some cream on the top at the moment,” he said.

"Rucks:
Shaun Hampson is the No.1 man"

Offline WilliamPowell

  • Administrator
  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 40205
  • Better to ignore a fool than encourage one
    • One Eyed Richmond
Knights takes it easy as Tigers hit the track (AFL Site)
« Reply #385 on: November 27, 2013, 01:42:12 PM »
Knights takes it easy as Tigers hit the track
Nathan Schmook 
November 27, 2013 12:58 PM

RICHMOND half-forward Chris Knights is easing into pre-season training as he looks to make a successful return from a serious knee injury in 2014.
 
Knights, who tore his right patella tendon in May, joined the Tigers' full list at the ME Bank Centre on Wednesday, but his workload was carefully managed.
 
The 27-year-old completed a handful of light drills with the main group before doing his own kicking work with assistant coach Danny Daly and then moving inside after 40 minutes.
 
Entering his second season at Punt Road, Knights is ahead of schedule in his recovery, according to the Tigers, and appears in good condition after completing his own off-season running program.
 
Other players on light duties during Wednesday's two-hour session included Ty Vickery, Liam McBean, Shane Edwards, Dylan Grimes and Reece Con`ca, who continues his recovery from hamstring surgery.
 
Jack Riewoldt, Ivan Maric and Jake King also did a lot of their own running away from the main group at different stages of the session.
 
The Tigers' three recruits from last week's NAB AFL Draft – Ben Lennon, Nathan Gordon and Sam Lloyd – all trained with the main group.
 
Lennon, who was selected with pick No.12, was already impressing with his clean foot skills, while mature-age recruit Gordon ran well.
 
Midfielder Brandon Ellis continued to lead the hard-running drills, while Daniel Jackson, Steven Morris, Ricky Petterd and Alex Rance impressed in their groups.
 
After returning early but making a slow start to the running program, Dustin Martin picked up the pace.
 
VFL midfielder Nathan Batsanis had impressed in his training stint with the Tigers, but he was overlooked for a spot on the club's rookie list on Wednesday.
 
List manager Blair Hartley delivered the news halfway through Wednesday's session, with the Tigers opting for recycled players Todd Banfield (Brisbane Lions), Anthony Miles (Greater Western Sydney) and Matt Thomas (Port Adelaide).
 
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-27/knights-on-light-duties
"Oh yes I am a dreamer, I still see us flying high!"

from the song "Don't Walk Away" by Pat Benatar 1988 (Wide Awake In Dreamland)

Offline Coach

  • Hardly A Prude
  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 8719
  • Depend on Schulzy
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #386 on: November 27, 2013, 02:55:31 PM »
Good lord. There's a bit of Kel Moore, Nate Foley etc about this guy. With every passing week he becomes a better player. I must have missed his brownlow year

Offline Judge Roughneck

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 11132
  • Sir
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #387 on: November 27, 2013, 03:03:10 PM »
07  24 touches per game
09  43 goals

 :shh


Offline Coach

  • Hardly A Prude
  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 8719
  • Depend on Schulzy
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #388 on: November 27, 2013, 03:06:31 PM »
2 Brownlow years?

Offline Judge Roughneck

  • RFC Hall of Fame
  • *****
  • Posts: 11132
  • Sir
Re: Chris Knights [merged]
« Reply #389 on: November 27, 2013, 03:08:37 PM »
x2 Rundle Mall medal winner

 :bow