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Bombers take cautious approach with Hurley

Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Staff writers for essendonfc.com.au
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Essendon key forward Michael Hurley has been put on a modified training program as a precaution after experiencing tightness in his hamstring last week.

High performance manager Dean Robinson said the club is monitoring Hurley closely in order to have him in his best possible condition for the 2012 season.

"He pulled up a bit sore during a testing drill when he returned to pre-season training after the Christmas break," Robinson said.

"He was feeling fine and everything was going along nicely until he felt tightness in his hamstring so we pulled him out of training and had a look at him because we don’t want to take any risks."

Robinson said he expects Hurley to be back in full training at the start of February and fully fit for the start of the home and away season.

"We've given him the time off and putting him through all the proper rehab,” Robinson said.

“We are probably being a little bit more cautious than we need to but for someone so valuable we are going to take the time and make sure we get him right."

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Last paragraph says the most. Be cautious and get him right as he is valuable. Possibly our next marquee player, if he's not that already (with respect to Watson, Fletcher and Zaharakis).

- Wesley Hull (posted 11/01/2012 10:20:56 AM)

.. yes these hammys are a worry. I felt a twing about 15 years ago and am still resting up. Good luck Mick

- mozza mozza (posted 11/01/2012 10:27:47 AM)

HAMSTRINGS!!!! The running then kicking aspect of our game really tests the range of the hamstrings.(hope I'm not being arrogant here).. A technique called Active Tissue Release is extremely effective, especially with hammies. I will pray to the injury Gods to give us a good injury-free year.

- Gail Taylor (posted 11/01/2012 10:32:48 AM)

Take as much time as you like Hurley,we need you on the park.Diane

- Diane Trask (posted 11/01/2012 10:44:45 AM)

The impressive upper bodies we have noticed on Hurs and others must be balance with improved lower frame (core and legs) to carry them. For example, as much as you might WANT to put fuelie heads on a ’69 Chevy with a 396, actually you can’t, Hurs(t) notwithstanding. Drop it down to a 327 - now ya talkin’. ‘The Weapon’ and others will have him up on the blocks and still be tickering, but when they get Hurs right: out of his way, Mister, you best keep!

- Kris Bayne (posted 11/01/2012 11:22:17 AM)

Not something we would like to hear really but its good that the club are taking the necessary precautions and being over cautious with our gun.

- Alan De Menezes (posted 11/01/2012 1:46:13 PM)

We sure don't want more frustration with good players having hamstring problems , so no doubt the people concerned will be as sensible as possible with Mick's hammy.

- Gordon Moss snr (posted 11/01/2012 3:44:42 PM)

Hope u get right soon Hurls! U r an Important part of the best AFL team ever!!! Go DONS 2012!!!!!!!!!

- Rolf Buchner (posted 11/01/2012 6:26:22 PM)

In the NFL they call them 'Franchise players', and hells yea they need looking after!

- Duncan Eastey (posted 12/01/2012 8:09:58 AM)

Why do essendon always have alot of injuries every year bar 2000

- adam daly (posted 12/01/2012 10:03:00 AM)

Great to hear... make sure he's 100%, anyone know how Gumby is going?

- Andy Pinto (posted 12/01/2012 12:08:39 PM)

Take ya time with Hurls. He is a gun! I am not going to be happy until the Bombers have signed him up for the next few years!!! Come on Dons get the deal done already!

- rick hynes (posted 12/01/2012 5:59:46 PM)

What about the contract extension????

- Andrew Michajlow (posted 12/01/2012 7:59:23 PM)

Hurls, make sure you feel right before any serious manoeuvrs, we want you in top shape mate, for 2012.

- Graeme Coad (posted 13/01/2012 10:57:03 AM)

Can someone please tell me, how come the Bombers seem to have heaps of Hammy problems?? Is it our training regime? or lack of warming up? before stretching? etc. This is a serious issue which must be addressed, & solved. Think tank needed?

- Graeme Coad (posted 13/01/2012 11:03:15 AM)