Cotchin out with a broken jaw.

[one-eyed]

Fractured cheekbone to sideline Cotchin

AFL.com.au
May 1, 2016

RICHMOND captain Trent Cotchin will miss at least two weeks after suffering a fractured cheekbone in the Tigers' 35-point loss to Port Adelaide at the MCG on Saturday night.

The 26-year-old picked up the injury in the opening minutes of the first quarter, but managed to play out the game.

A Richmond spokesperson confirmed to AFL.com.au on Sunday that Cotchin would have surgery on Monday to repair the damage.

Tigers football manager Dan Richardson said the club was only made aware of Cotchin's fracture after the game, and he praised the skipper's leadership qualities.

"We didn't know about it until after the game, so that shows how courageous it was," Richardson told Triple M on Sunday.

"He didn't put his hand up to come off the ground and we all know how much criticism, at times, Trent's copped from the footy world but … what he did last night shows the courage of the man and shows what a great leader he is for this footy club."

Despite the injury, Cotchin finished the match against the Power with 19 disposals and two tackles.

Cotchin assumed the captaincy duties at the Tigers in 2013, but his on-field leadership has sometimes come under scrutiny.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-05-01/fractured-cheekbone-to-sideline-richmond-captain-trent-cotchin

[WilliamPowell]

3 weeks, ha, make it 8 weeks and you might be close if the clubs previous injury estimates are anything to go by. Interested who will made captain next week with no Rance either.

We have 2 vice captains Deledio and Maric

Will be one of those

[Andyy]

I've been a tough critic of Cotchin's this year and those gone by.

But two things I will give him credit for are that he is trying to play more attacking/damaging football by kicking longer and yeah it takes a lot of character and toughness to play with a broken cheekbone.

Still not convinced of his ability to captain the team however. But he's doing better...

[camboon]

What a disgrace the media are , not one has picked Hartlet reached over bodies in a pack and King hit Cotchin is just one player in the team but no one can accuse him of giving up.

[Andyy]

^

I didn't see the/any incident - is that what actually happened?

[camboon]

That's what it looked like to me.Showed a replay on the 7 news

[Jackstar 1960]

3 weeks, ha, make it 8 weeks and you might be close if the clubs previous injury estimates are anything to go by. Interested who will made captain next week with no Rance either.

We have vice captains Deledio and Maric

Will be one of those

Surely they couldn't play Ivan next week

[Go Richo 12]

3 weeks, ha, make it 8 weeks and you might be close if the clubs previous injury estimates are anything to go by. Interested who will made captain next week with no Rance either.

We have vice captains Deledio and Maric

Will be one of those

Surely they couldn't play Ivan next week

Why not, Jack?

[Penelope]

because ivan has never patted his head in a friendly manner while having his boots cleaned.

[🏅Dooks]

 

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Neither deserve to play on yesterday's performance.

If Maric was a thoroughbred, he would be put down by the owners.

Hampson wouldn't be because he isn't close to a thoroughbred.....

[Hard Roar Tiger]

At a guess it's because Stephen Hawking would currently beat him in a race for a loose ball get

[one-eyed]

Tiger injury woes grow as Cotchin surgery successful

AFL.com.au
May 3, 2016


RICHMOND captain Trent Cotchin has undergone successful surgery on his broken cheekbone but is still expected to miss at least two matches.

Cotchin underwent surgery on Monday after playing through the majority of Saturday night's clash against Port Adelaide with the minor fracture.

His absence against Hawthorn on Friday night adds to a growing injury toll, with midfielder Kane Lambert now back at the club after suffering a cracked rub and punctured lung.

The club is hopeful Lambert could return in under three weeks.

Vice-captain Brett Deledio has pulled up well from his first match of the season as the Tigers manage their way through a six-day break, and he could be in line to captain the club this week.

The club is likely to choose one of Deledio or ruckman Ivan Maric to step in for Cotchin and lead the team.

The absence of suspended defender Alex Rance could be partly offset by the return of defenders Nick Vlastuin (knee) and Dylan Grimes (hamstring), who will need to pass fitness tests this week.

Both trained on Tuesday and are expected to face the Hawks at the MCG on Friday night.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-05-03/tiger-injury-woes-grow-as-cotchin-surgery-successful

[Stalin]

Neither deserve to play on yesterday's performance.

If Maric was a thoroughbred, he would be put down by the owners.

Hampson wouldn't be because he isn't close to a thoroughbred.....

Maric is more like boxer, the work horse from Orwells  animal farm

" I will work harder"

Until he breaks down

[WA Tiger]