Campo?

jimmyc1985 · Post by **jimmyc1985** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 8:54 pm

What's the deal? I was at the game and saw him being carried off with a bad knee.

Is it an ACL, i.e. 12 month injury? If so, what a shitty way to end one's career. Everyone deserves better.

bomberdonnie · Post by **bomberdonnie** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:04 pm

Yeah they said it was an ACL and Sheeds basically said that he wont play again in the post disgrace conference.

Damn shame to go out like that

Mrs Mercuri · Post by **Mrs Mercuri** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:13 pm

so a reconstruction is needed then?? That is a tragedy for sure. the way campo had been playing he was getting pretty close to deserving a new contract next season.

I really feel for him tonight.

bombercol · Post by **bombercol** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:26 pm

I am gutted for him.

I said in another thread that although Campo played 220 odd games for the scum, he's now a bomber and one of us.

He has been pretty good for Essendon, some would disagree but I think he's pulled his weight.

He's out of contract, stated publicly he wants to play on and now he's facing a full knee reconstruction.

Unfortunatley, it will be career ending.

I feel really sad for him.

I hope some praise and tribute goes his way for what has been a fantastic career for him and he's not forgotton by the Essendon faithful.

He deserves it.

Not many boys play 250 games.

stryper · Post by **stryper** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:10 pm

Sorry to hear that News.
Thanks Campo for the effort you have put in with the club...
Certainly NOT 1 of the worst...
Good Luck for the future!!!

BenDoolan · Post by **BenDoolan** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:16 pm

He wasn't stretchered off. One would think it isn't an ACL. If it is, then I feel for the guy. He has been severely hampered by injury while at our club.....could almost say jinxed. I for one didn't expect him to get another contract, but no-one wishes this sort of thing to happen. Hope it's not a serious as predicted.

Boyler_Room · Post by **Boyler_Room** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:00 pm

He was carried off by two trainers, BD. I thought it was his ankle but after the game they were saying it seemed like an ACL... which would mean career over.

Windy_Hill · Post by **Windy_Hill** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:16 pm

Why all the long faces?

Even on one leg he should get a game for this rabble

bombers_rock · Post by **bombers_rock** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:30 pm

Poor Campo. He's done some good things this year, and I would've liked to see him go on for another year. If it is career ending.. see ya Campo and thanks!!

robbie67 · Post by **robbie67** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:35 pm

Bad luck for Campo. He had been ok at Essendon.

Can someone tell me why the fking stretcher was not brought out? We conceded a goal while we were a man down.

BenDoolan · Post by **BenDoolan** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:44 pm

robbie67 wrote:Bad luck for Campo. He had been ok at Essendon.

Can someone tell me why the fking stretcher was not brought out? We conceded a goal while we were a man down.

Yeah, exactly. It took them ages to get him off.

It seemed like we were playing a man down the whole night though. Maybe we should have brought a stretcher out and left it there....

F111 · Post by **F111** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:11 am

He walked across the ground after the game using crutches. His facial expression didn't look too forlorn, but he was heavily favouring one leg.

I guess the usual scans will supply the diagnosis on Monday.

Madden · Post by **Madden** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:33 am

It was reported that its definitely an ACL.

billyduckworth · Post by **billyduckworth** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 9:37 am

Extremely unlucky. Has had a bad run with injuries right from the moment he arrived at Windy Hill. Could have been great for us.

andrewb · Post by **andrewb** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:16 am

Probably worth a roll of the dice given the amount of pain he'd caused us over the years but the gamble didn't pay off. That said, I'd say he's been a good bloke to have around the footy club and I'm sure he imparted some skills and knowledge on the kids.

A hearty congratulations on your short bomber career, Campo, and an even more hearty "f*** you" for your long Carlton career (believe me - this is a compliment).

Post by **danstar84** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 10:47 am

Shitty way to bow out. Has been a great player for many years. A shame that when it seems as though he is starting to string together some form for us, he does his knee. Horrid luck.

Rossoneri · Post by **Rossoneri** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:13 am

Maybe he can be our skills coach?

merc_2 · Post by **merc_2** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 11:22 am

Potentially could have been a good recruit for us, but unfortunately has had a real bad run with injury. I hated him when he played for Carlton, but things quickly changed when he put on the red and black. Good luck Campo!

dodgey · Post by **dodgey** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 12:54 pm

Staggy wrote:It was reported that its definitely an ACL.

Yep...confirmed this morning he will need a reconstruction.