Tom Ledger possible tear in tendon

[stkildathunda]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/s ... 6087451333

ST KILDA could lose another first-year draftee for an extended spell with Tom Ledger facing hamstring surgery.

The club's third-round pick again damaged a hamstring at training last week, and could have a slight tear in the tendon.

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon told 3AW he was hoping Ledger would avoid surgery.

"There may be a really slight tendon issue but I am driving in to consult with the surgeon," he said.

"Hopefully it's good news."

[St Ick]

Can't take a trick... if true hope the kid makes a full recovery and fingers crossed he and Cripps have a massive preseason and are raring to go round 1 2012!!

[Teflon]

just **** saick of this.

**** u footy gods.

[Bernard Shakey]

If so, the timing is not so bad, because he'll be right for next year, when we'll need him.

[Teflon]

If so, the timing is not so bad, because he'll be right for next year, when we'll need him.

be nice to get some games into the kid..

[saintbrat]

not quite what Ross said
listen here =- Tom Ledger question about 6 min in
http://www.3aw.com.au/displayPopUpPlaye ... s_Lyon.mp3

[Munga]

What is it with our kids over the years always getting long term injuries?

[Junction Oval]

Must be very disappointing for Tommy. It is a worrying occurence - 2nd time he has strained/torn his hamstring - on the last kick at training according to Ross on radio.

They need to manage this very carefully, for his long term future with us.

[QuestionOfAccuracy]

Players stress time and time again how critical it is to get a full pre-season under you belt, so I just hope that the surgery decision is made as quickly as possible so he has a clear run at having an injury-free pre-season.

[plugger66]

Just proves how hard it is for the young guys to get through a year. We have lost 4 first year players for the rest of the year already and people here get angry when these young guys arent played. There could be plenty of reasons like mentally and physically tired and also injury but it doesnt stop people thinking the selectors have no idea.

[skeptic]

maybe we're just bad at how we manage young players

[bobmurray]

Just proves how hard it is for the young guys to get through a year. We have lost 4 first year players for the rest of the year already and people here get angry when these young guys arent played. There could be plenty of reasons like mentally and physically tired and also injury but it doesnt stop people thinking the selectors have no idea.

I wouldn't narrow it down to the selectors

[plugger66]

maybe we're just bad at how we manage young players

We know our players very well. You will probably find a lot of first year players get injuries at all clubs.

[PJ]

maybe we're just bad at how we manage young players

I would think the evidence suggests the opposite. We, being the current management, seem to have a very conservative approach to injuries and considerable knowledge inthis area.

[RW&B]

I remember hearing something about Ledge having a ongoing hammy issue last year playing for Claremont in the Colts. Something about him having issues and playing with it until getting to the Saints and realising what it actually was just after his first NAB game. Anyone else recall this?

[Teflon]

any news on Ledgers hammy?

[Verdun66]

Tom Ledger - Hamstring
"Scans show he has a damaged tendon, he will have surgery to allow him to have a full pre-season."

Pity, but if they come back fit and well, do the full pre-season, can only be good.

[Thinline]

Just proves how hard it is for the young guys to get through a year. We have lost 4 first year players for the rest of the year already and people here get angry when these young guys arent played. There could be plenty of reasons like mentally and physically tired and also injury but it doesnt stop people thinking the selectors have no idea.

Exactly right Plugger.

The 'play the kids' brigade often ignore the rigours involved in favour of a 'well, they should simply be strong enough in the head so injurioes will pass them by'.

It really s***s me.

GC - top heavy with first year kids of the kind plenty on here are advocating regular use of - are usually making five changes a week to keep their list at least semi-fit and to balance things up. ATM they are down a bundle of young fellas to predominantly soft tissue stuff. Gorringe, Lynch, Day, Caddy, etc... Some didn't even make it past pre-season thanks to running demands...

The game is so, so hard to play and player fitness plans are set over years rather than just a single preseason. It's little surprise that there's an attrition rate.

Nor should it come as a surprise that we lose a few along the way.

[stkildathunda]

Just proves how hard it is for the young guys to get through a year. We have lost 4 first year players for the rest of the year already and people here get angry when these young guys arent played. There could be plenty of reasons like mentally and physically tired and also injury but it doesnt stop people thinking the selectors have no idea.

Exactly right Plugger.

The 'play the kids' brigade often ignore the rigours involved in favour of a 'well, they should simply be strong enough in the head so injurioes will pass them by'.

It really s***s me.

GC - top heavy with first year kids of the kind plenty on here are advocating regular use of - are usually making five changes a week to keep their list at least semi-fit and to balance things up. ATM they are down a bundle of young fellas to predominantly soft tissue stuff. Gorringe, Lynch, Day, Caddy, etc... Some didn't even make it past pre-season thanks to running demands...

The game is so, so hard to play and player fitness plans are set over years rather than just a single preseason. It's little surprise that there's an attrition rate.

Nor should it come as a surprise that we lose a few along the way.

The Gold Coast also have like a 3 game rotation policy with all their kids. To try and stop this exact thing happening.

[Thinline]

Just proves how hard it is for the young guys to get through a year. We have lost 4 first year players for the rest of the year already and people here get angry when these young guys arent played. There could be plenty of reasons like mentally and physically tired and also injury but it doesnt stop people thinking the selectors have no idea.

Exactly right Plugger.

The 'play the kids' brigade often ignore the rigours involved in favour of a 'well, they should simply be strong enough in the head so injurioes will pass them by'.

It really s***s me.

GC - top heavy with first year kids of the kind plenty on here are advocating regular use of - are usually making five changes a week to keep their list at least semi-fit and to balance things up. ATM they are down a bundle of young fellas to predominantly soft tissue stuff. Gorringe, Lynch, Day, Caddy, etc... Some didn't even make it past pre-season thanks to running demands...

The game is so, so hard to play and player fitness plans are set over years rather than just a single preseason. It's little surprise that there's an attrition rate.

Nor should it come as a surprise that we lose a few along the way.

The Gold Coast also have like a 3 game rotation policy with all their kids. To try and stop this exact thing happening.

No they don't.

If they did, Trent McKenzie, David Swallow, Zac Smith (and others) obviously don't qualify then...

They balance needs with risks, just like everyone else.

Still doesn't stop plenty of them breaking down.

[stkildathunda]

Just proves how hard it is for the young guys to get through a year. We have lost 4 first year players for the rest of the year already and people here get angry when these young guys arent played. There could be plenty of reasons like mentally and physically tired and also injury but it doesnt stop people thinking the selectors have no idea.

Exactly right Plugger.

The 'play the kids' brigade often ignore the rigours involved in favour of a 'well, they should simply be strong enough in the head so injurioes will pass them by'.

It really s***s me.

GC - top heavy with first year kids of the kind plenty on here are advocating regular use of - are usually making five changes a week to keep their list at least semi-fit and to balance things up. ATM they are down a bundle of young fellas to predominantly soft tissue stuff. Gorringe, Lynch, Day, Caddy, etc... Some didn't even make it past pre-season thanks to running demands...

The game is so, so hard to play and player fitness plans are set over years rather than just a single preseason. It's little surprise that there's an attrition rate.

Nor should it come as a surprise that we lose a few along the way.

The Gold Coast also have like a 3 game rotation policy with all their kids. To try and stop this exact thing happening.

No they don't.

If they did, Trent McKenzie, David Swallow, Zac Smith (and others) obviously don't qualify then...

They balance needs with risks, just like everyone else.

Still doesn't stop plenty of them breaking down.

For alot of their first year players they do.. McKenna has openly said that they will only play a few games and be rested to ensure they dont get burnt out and lessen risk of injury.... Just remember alot of the kids have actually had a full year in VFL so have bigger bodies... The Smiths, Swallows..
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[mordi]

heard today it was torn off the bone.....despite the apparent innocuous circumstances (ie just low level kicking) ...it was quite badly torn. Next season, with big rehab required.

[Junction Oval]

It's very disappointing for him.

Sounds as though he will miss the pre-season. This is his second serious hammy, so he will need to take a very conservative recovery road.

The positive - lots of gym time.

[gringo]

It is disappointing that his injury occurred but worse that I have to agree with Plugger, playing the kids early stuffed guys like X Clarke and kosi IMO. We demanded to see a result for our patience and got the kids played early, but the down side is the long term scar tissue build up and joint damage that can occur when guys who's bodies are still growing get smashed to hard too early.

It is better to get 10 years of good footy than a bit of an early glimmer.

[BigMart]

Hamstring tendon.....bad injury.

Stuffed cripps and leigh fisher.