Rance to play again in 2019? Don't rule it out: Grimes (afl site)

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Rance to play again in 2019? Don't rule it out: Grimes

AFL.com.au
Sarah Black
May 8, 2019 5:00PM

THERE'S hope yet that Richmond defender Alex Rance may make an astonishing return this season, with teammate Dylan Grimes saying he is "shocked" at Rance's speedy recovery from a knee reconstruction.

The five-time All Australian ruptured the ACL in his right knee in round one against Carlton after landing awkwardly in a marking contest.

Speaking to AFL.com.au, Grimes said there was a chance Rance could be taking up his customary spot in defence by the end of the season.

"In terms of his actual physical process, he's coming on in leaps and bounds," Grimes said.

"He hasn't put a line through himself at all to play [again] this year. He's banging on the door for sure. His first three weeks, he's shown more improvement than we've seen in some ACLs in three months."

Grimes was full of praise for Rance's attitude, both in the immediate aftermath of the injury and in his rehabilitation.

"I'm so shocked at how well and … the professionalism he has shown in the early part of his injury and the recovery process," Grimes said.

"Even on the night of the injury, he was down on the bench, encouraging other players. Post-game, he was in [the rooms] making sure we were doing our recovery and getting the most out of ourselves.

"To be honest, the next day when we found out it was an ACL injury, he called me up to make sure I was okay. That's the sort of leader we're talking about."

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-05-08/rance-to-play-again-in-2019-dont-rule-it-out-grimes

[Andyy]

If Libba did it I don't see why Rance couldn't give it a shot, especially if we are in contention...

[Francois Jackson]

libba? did he return in the same timeframe

[wayne]

Goldsack was the guy who returned early

[WilliamPowell]

libba? did he return in the same timeframe

Libba came back in about 10 weeks. He did so to save his career. He was likely going to be delisted. All selfish reasons for Libba.

Personally I wouldn't take any risks with Rance. Take the full 12  months. He is far too valuable and important to us.

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Veteran Western Bulldogs defender Dale Morris could return to football in the next month after initial fears a knee injury could rule him out for the season.

Morris, who suffered an ACL tear at training in March, has targeted the bye rounds for his comeback – about three months after injuring his knee.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/afl-daily-live-rolling-footy-news-from-around-australia-for-may-9-2019/live-coverage/a7d8ef69975c4f8f3866fa326fc6e007#62128

[Andyy]

libba? did he return in the same timeframe

Libba came back in about 10 weeks. He did so to save his career. He was likely going to be delisted. All selfish reasons for Libba.

Personally I wouldn't take any risks with Rance. Take the full 12  months. He is far too valuable and important to us.

I believe it was 18 weeks.

If Rance was to do something so radical it would only be worthwhile if we were a genuine shot at the flag. Get a few games into him before finals...

[WilliamPowell]

libba? did he return in the same timeframe

Libba came back in about 10 weeks. He did so to save his career. He was likely going to be delisted. All selfish reasons for Libba.

Personally I wouldn't take any risks with Rance. Take the full 12  months. He is far too valuable and important to us.

I believe it was 18 weeks.

If Rance was to do something so radical it would only be worthwhile if we were a genuine shot at the flag. Get a few games into him before finals...

Looked it up Libba came back in 14 weeks. 

[Eat_em_Alive]

libba? did he return in the same timeframe

Libba came back in about 10 weeks. He did so to save his career. He was likely going to be delisted. All selfish reasons for Libba.

Personally I wouldn't take any risks with Rance. Take the full 12  months. He is far too valuable and important to us.

By round 23 we'll be in the top 4 and Rance will be training the house down
Bookmark it 

[Francois Jackson]

libba? did he return in the same timeframe

Libba came back in about 10 weeks. He did so to save his career. He was likely going to be delisted. All selfish reasons for Libba.

Personally I wouldn't take any risks with Rance. Take the full 12  months. He is far too valuable and important to us.

I believe it was 18 weeks.

If Rance was to do something so radical it would only be worthwhile if we were a genuine shot at the flag. Get a few games into him before finals...

Looked it up Libba came back in 14 weeks.

14 weeks are you sure that's right?

Not so sure about that to be honest. He missed all of last year. Maybe it's his old man

[WilliamPowell]

libba? did he return in the same timeframe

Libba came back in about 10 weeks. He did so to save his career. He was likely going to be delisted. All selfish reasons for Libba.

Personally I wouldn't take any risks with Rance. Take the full 12  months. He is far too valuable and important to us.

I believe it was 18 weeks.

If Rance was to do something so radical it would only be worthwhile if we were a genuine shot at the flag. Get a few games into him before finals...

Looked it up Libba came back in 14 weeks.

14 weeks are you sure that's right?

Not so sure about that to be honest. He missed all of last year. Maybe it's his old man

Are you talking about Tony the skipper or his son Tom, he of the bizarre tatts?

[Tiger Khosh]

If he comes back and reinjures himself people will say we rushed him back too soon.
If he comes back and dominates people will laid the decision.

I’m no doctor but if he’s given the all clear then him reinjuring himself will come down to bad luck rather than any medical reason.

He is that good and important to us that if he’s fully recovered and fit then he plays simple as that.

[Diocletian]

he or bizarre tarts?

 

[mat073]

We might not even make finals.

[Francois Jackson]

Exactly Matt.

WP yes old man libba did it not the son.

I only recall Goldsack returning in the same year of the current players, but I could be wrong