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Deledio out for another fortnight: Hardwick

Matt Thompson 
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April 23, 2015 10:29 AM



BRETT Deledio won't play against Melbourne and will most likely miss Richmond's round five game against Geelong as well.

The midfielder has been battling a calf injury since the Tigers' round one win against Carlton, a game which led to his suspension for one match for a hit on Simon White.

Coach Damien Hardwick confirmed Deledio would not return when speaking before training on Thursday.

However, Hardwick insisted Deledio hadn't suffered a setback - rather his recovery from simply taking longer than expected.

The Tigers play the Demons on Friday night at the MCG in what both clubs hope will become an annual Anzac Day Eve clash.

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http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-04-23/deledio-out-for-at-least-another-fortnight-hardwick

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BRETT Deledio's calf injury is set to rule the influential Richmond midfielder out for another two matches.

Last week, coach Damien Hardwick said the Tigers were confident the durable Deledio would return for Friday night's meeting with Melbourne.

But without progress in his rehabilitation, Hardwick said Deledio would be watching on Friday night from the stands and was glum on his chances for the Tigers' round-five match with Geelong.

"He's probably unlikely next week also ... it's been a bit of a painful process for us," he said.

Deledio hasn't increased his training load since hobbling off in Richmond's round one win over Carlton.

Hardwick said his spirits hadn't dropped despite the prospect of missing a month of football.

"The good thing about Brett is he's probably flat on the inside [but] you wouldn't know on the outside," he said.

"He's got a bit of FOMO disease - fear of missing out.

"He's texting the players constantly on the weekend finding out what's going on, which just shows his love of the game, his love of the club."

Richmond's record without Deledio in the side is poor.

In six games missed since 2007, the Tigers have won just two - both against the Brisbane Lions - meaning they'll have to break new ground on Friday night.

Against Melbourne, Richmond is also keen to erase the memory of one of its worst losses of 2014.

The Tigers were pitiful in their 17-point loss to Paul Roos' side last year, which came in their tribute match to coaching legend Tom Hafey.

Hardwick said the team knew what to expect against Roos - a "12 goals to 10" style slog.

"We know it's going to be a high-tackle, high-stoppage, high-contested game," he said.

"They're a really good opposition that is coming forward in leaps and bounds.

"We're just looking forward to making sure we match their intensity early ... and then get the game on our terms after that."

Hardwick said he wasn't among the critics of Demons tagger Bernie Vince's role on Patrick Dangerfield last week.

"I enjoyed it," he said.

"Bernie's a hard tough player, he plays his footy the way I like it to be played."

Vince is almost certain to get the job on Tigers skipper Trent Cotchin, who was best afield in the big win over the Lions.

By Matt Thompson

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-04-23/deledio-out-for-at-least-another-fortnight-hardwick

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Typical Richmond injury. Will probably only miss a week, ends up being four.

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Word is lids will be out for around a month  :-[
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Great prep lids.
Caracella and Balmey.

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“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Achilies related injury.
Career defining injury.
Caracella and Balmey.

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Achilies related injury.
Career defining injury.

Isn't it his calf on the other leg?

Yeah we're already going to vote for him mate, you don't need to keep selling it.....

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Achilies related injury.
Career defining injury.
Career defining , what's that supposed to mean, his illustrious and  decorated career will be remembered for his achilles  ::)
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