Lloyd out with a hammy?

Rem · Post by **Rem** » Fri May 04, 2007 8:43 am

Reading on the net at work, that Lloyd is out with a hamstring?

I f***** hope not.

Rem · Post by **Rem** » Fri May 04, 2007 8:50 am

Ahh.. I just read the story, it's true.
That's a BIG loss. We all know the weight of that loss.

I reckon Houli will come in and Johns will be able to do the job, he's kicking abilities are better.

robrulz5 · Post by **robrulz5** » Fri May 04, 2007 8:56 am

Big challenge for Johns.

Which hamstring has Lloydy hurt?

Rem · Post by **Rem** » Fri May 04, 2007 9:05 am

Same hamstring he did last year. It's strained. Nothing too major, I personally think if he's fit to play on the weekend, they won't play him.

I think Houli and Johns could do the job..

robrulz5 · Post by **robrulz5** » Fri May 04, 2007 9:12 am

If there is any doubt he should be rested.

lozza89 · Post by **lozza89** » Fri May 04, 2007 10:18 am

Yeah agree, don't risk him actually tearing it. If it's a strain, give him one more week to completely get over it. We don't want ANOTHER hammy going this year! It's only round 6 and we've had about 5 or 6 this year

Lloyd is King · Post by **Lloyd is King** » Fri May 04, 2007 11:45 am

Not the news I wanted to wake up to. Hammy - 2 weeks.

He has to be rested, or we'll lose him for the year again.

I'm tipping Hawthorn.

Mrs Mercuri · Post by **Mrs Mercuri** » Fri May 04, 2007 3:12 pm

Disapppointing if Lloydy is out... i didn't even know he had tweaked his hammy. Lucas and Johns will really need to step up in front of goals as will Davey, Gus and Lovey if we are to win tomorrow. Lets just hope that it isn't serious and that he will be back asap!

bueller · Post by **bueller** » Fri May 04, 2007 6:57 pm

I'm really worried about Lloyd missing, we seemed to "lose a leg" last year from the moment he tore the hammy - and his absence seems to have a deflating affect on the whole team.

I think we're capable of winning without him, its up to the rest of them to believe they can.

Leadership is the issue and others must step up to the plate ie Johns, J.J, Winderlich, M.J, Laycock are a few that i'm thinking of..

I'm guessing Jobe will play, Sheedy wouldve known Lloyd would miss and he seems to do that to players by technically "dropping them" on Thursday night, but bringing them in after a wake up call.
Lets hope he can step up too.

Ramanama · Post by **Ramanama** » Fri May 04, 2007 7:03 pm

Johns MUST step up and kick at least 3. Maybe Croad will play on him?

bueller · Post by **bueller** » Fri May 04, 2007 7:05 pm

I hope Croad plays on him, that would be a great test for Johns and would be interesting to see how he goes.

I personally think Croad will play on Lucas as i can't see anyone else taking our best forward besides maybe Roughhead if he plays in defence.

Ramanama · Post by **Ramanama** » Fri May 04, 2007 7:07 pm

I thought Roughhead played pritty well on Lucas last year? Should shape up too be a good game? Also who is Mal going to play on?

bueller · Post by **bueller** » Fri May 04, 2007 7:22 pm

Well, by the looks of it.. Roughhead.

I think Fletcher or Ryder will go with Franklin and whoever doesn't will go with Dixon.

Mal may be too slow for those two and i think Roughhead will play up forward as they need him to replace Williams there.