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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.

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

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

Why all the long faces?

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

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!!

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.

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....

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.

It was reported that its definitely an ACL.

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

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).

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.

Maybe he can be our skills coach?

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!

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

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