Fraser Gehrig taken off LTI list

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Fraser Gehrig taken off LTI list

Post: # 612511Post RedWhiteBlack »

Just announced by the Saints...

It's been a tough year for Fraser but this is good news. I don't honestly expect he'll be back, but at the VERY least he's a great backup option just in case Roo and/or Kozi go down toward September (heaven forbid :D)

[quote]FRASER GEHRIG COMES OFF LONG TERM INJURY LIST

St Kilda Football Club today announced that Fraser Gehrig has been taken off the long term injury list.

The 32-year old spearhead is training strongly and has made good progress after succumbing to chronic arthritis in his right hand earlier in the year. While unlikely to play this season, Gehrig’s presence on the training ground has had a positive influence on the playing group as he continues to work hard under the watchful eyes of St Kilda’s medical and coaching staff.

Senior Coach Ross Lyon, said, “Obviously it’s been tough for Fraser to sit on the sidelines and watch the guys play for the majority of the year but it’s a really positive step for him to have resumed full training.â€
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Go the G...give him a run this week!


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degruch wrote:Go the G...give him a run this week!

Why?


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Post: # 612516Post degruch »

Why not!


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Fit and firing he is formidable... and he can kick straight!


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Re: Fraser Gehrig taken off LTI list

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[quote="fraser gehrig"]"I know where I fit in the current scope of the team and it will be really tough to get back ... I’ve worked hard to stay on track, remain focused and give the Saints everything that I can.â€
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Post: # 612522Post markp »

You'd think they wouldn't bother if he wasn't going to play again?

More comebacks than John Farnham if he does.....


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This doesn't mean we lose Eddy or Mini does it?

From memory these two came up for Goose and LJ...

Correct me if I'm wrong here...


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Post: # 612524Post RedWhiteBlack »

markp wrote:You'd think they wouldn't bother if he wasn't going to play again?

More comebacks than John Farnham if he does.....
What harm is done by taking him off the LTI list though? It's not as if we lose another player seeing we never promoted a rookie in the first place.


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Post: # 612525Post Otiman »

Quixote wrote:This doesn't mean we lose Eddy or Mini does it?

From memory these two came up for Goose and LJ...

Correct me if I'm wrong here...
You are correct. Either way, we can re-elevate for Goose or Eljay.

The main ramifications of this is that Luke Miles will not play this year. It was doubtful anyway due to his recovery from his calf injury.


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RedWhiteBlack wrote:
markp wrote:You'd think they wouldn't bother if he wasn't going to play again?

More comebacks than John Farnham if he does.....
What harm is done by taking him off the LTI list though? It's not as if we lose another player seeing we never promoted a rookie in the first place.
My reasoning is it must mean he's fit to play.


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Post: # 612529Post degruch »

markp wrote:
RedWhiteBlack wrote:
markp wrote:You'd think they wouldn't bother if he wasn't going to play again?

More comebacks than John Farnham if he does.....
What harm is done by taking him off the LTI list though? It's not as if we lose another player seeing we never promoted a rookie in the first place.
My reasoning is it must mean he's fit to play.
...and handy to have another big leading forward. I reckon he might just get a run before the season's out.


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can see him having a run in the finals, and before the end of the year!


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Go G hope he gets a couple of games!


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HE'S BACK... ... ... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

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Post: # 612533Post markp »

degruch wrote:
markp wrote:
RedWhiteBlack wrote:
markp wrote:You'd think they wouldn't bother if he wasn't going to play again?

More comebacks than John Farnham if he does.....
What harm is done by taking him off the LTI list though? It's not as if we lose another player seeing we never promoted a rookie in the first place.
My reasoning is it must mean he's fit to play.
...and handy to have another big leading forward. I reckon he might just get a run before the season's out.
If he is injury free it's massive news for us.....


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Post: # 612536Post degruch »

markp wrote:
degruch wrote:
markp wrote:
RedWhiteBlack wrote:
markp wrote:You'd think they wouldn't bother if he wasn't going to play again?

More comebacks than John Farnham if he does.....
What harm is done by taking him off the LTI list though? It's not as if we lose another player seeing we never promoted a rookie in the first place.
My reasoning is it must mean he's fit to play.
...and handy to have another big leading forward. I reckon he might just get a run before the season's out.
If he is injury free it's massive news for us.....
Agreed...I'll get the animal tranquilizers.


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Post: # 612538Post Quixote »

Hey where was this announced?


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Post: # 612539Post The Saintsational Man »

He could possibly boot 5+.....

I say give it 1 last chance.


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Quixote wrote:Hey where was this announced?
http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx? ... ntID=88264

beaten the eastern papers

Gehrig handed injury boost

31st July 2008, 12:45 WST 2.45 Vic time

St Kilda have taken enigmatic forward Fraser Gehrig off the long term injury list.

The former West Coast Eagle has trained strongly in recent weeks after falling victim to chronic arthritis in his right hand.

However Gehrig, who has played 260 AFL games, remains unlikely to return to senior ranks this season and remains under the eye of club medicos.

“The club has given me all of the support and medical treatment I need, however I know where I fit in the current scope of the team and it will be really tough to get back,â€


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Post: # 612550Post Eastern »

Methinks

Insurance purposes only or auditioning for a coaching job next yr !!
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http://saints.com.au/tabid/5315/Default ... wsid=64529
Gehrig off St Kilda’s long-term injury list
By Jason Phelan 3:23 PM Thu 31 July, 2008

ST KILDA has removed Fraser Gehrig from the long-term injury list with the club reporting the 32-year-old has trained strongly in recent weeks after recovering from hand surgery earlier in the year.

But in a statement released on Thursday the Saints said Gehrig was “unlikely to play this seasonâ€
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Thanks SB


IF Fraser is fit, IF his hands are ok, IF he can jump again, IF he can fit into the structure, IF...


He could be a SERIOUS WILDCARD for us. There's no doubt.


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Quixote wrote:HE'S BACK... ... ... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

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love this- maybe more like " I'm BAAACK" in true Arnie voice-- but don't ask BJ he's inpersonation is awful

I'd personally love to see him get to the 150 games for the Saints- But time is probably gone currently on 145

and only needs 10 goals to get to 400.

Good Luck Fraser

and I too think a coaching role of some form would be great 8-)


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Bring him in for Freo! He would kick a bag, and give me a chance to say farewell.


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