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Hawks Media Update;

Shaun Burgoyne will miss between 3-6 weeks having sustained a fracture to his jaw in Sunday’s VFL match against Geelong.

Scans last night revealed a fracture to his jaw following a head clash with Geelong’s Max Rooke in the second quarter.

A specialist today confirmed that the injury will sideline Burgoyne for at least 3 weeks.

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Injury Lists

In a press release from the Blues today, this is their injury list;

Injuries
Mark Austin – Groin –Test
Paul Bower – Leg – Test
Brad Fisher – Knee – 7-8 weeks
Brock McLean – Hip – Test
Rhys O’Keeffe – Hip – 1-2 weeks

In a press release from Adelaide, this is their injury list;

Injuries
Nathan Bock (hamstring): 1-2 weeks
Trent Hentschel (knee): TBC
Nathan van Berlo (hamstring/back): Test
Rory Sloane (ankle): 3-4 weeks
James Sellar (hamstring) 2 weeks
Scott Stevens (concussion): Test
Sam Shaw (shin): 2-3 weeks
Brad Symes (knee): indefinite
Brad Moran (knee): indefinite
Brodie Martin (knee): indefinite
Andy Otten (knee): season

Same applies for the Dogs below;

Injuries
Tim Callan- Knee- To be assessed
Ayce Cordy- Shoulder- 3 weeks
Christian Howard- Hip- 4 weeks
James Mulligan- Hamstring- 1 week
Liam Picken- Ankle- 5-6 weeks
Shane Thorne- Knee- 12 weeks
Callan Ward- Groin- 5 weeks
Easton Wood- Knee- Test

And again for Port Adelaide;

Injuries
John Butcher, back – indefinite
Daniel Motlop, hamstring – 1-2 weeks
Marlon Motlop, fractured foot – indefinite
Jay Schulz, knee bruising - test
Matthew Westhoff, groin - 2-3 weeks

And for Essendon;

Injury update
Leroy Jetta – Thumb - Available
Mark McVeigh – Elbow – Test
Angus Monfries – Quad – Test
Brent Stanton – Back - Test
John Williams – Ankle – Test
Mark Williams – Ankle – Test
Darcy Daniher – Quad – Test
Michael Quinn – Quad – 1 week
Ben Howlett – Ankle - 1-2 weeks

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Josh Gibson Gone For A Dozen

Press release from Hawthorn:

Hawks defender Josh Gibson will undergo surgery later this afternoon to repair a damaged hamstring tendon injured in last Sunday’s match against the Western Bulldogs.

The surgery will see Gibson sidelined for up to 12 weeks.

Hawks General Manger Football Operations Mark Evans confirmed the news today.

“Josh has a high-grade hamstring tendon injury,” said Evans.

“After consultation last night and this morning with our Club medical staff and surgeon it was determined that a surgical procedure will deliver a better outcome than non-surgical options. Josh will have surgery later this evening.”

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Fremantle Not Interested In F-Word

The Fremantle Dockers are pretty hot right now. But they've been hot in the past and let the fans down. So will they do it again?

After observing them first-hand on Sunday, I'm convinced they won't. This seems a team on a mission. Have a read.
http://www.theroar.com.au/2010/04/13/fantastic-that-freo-arent-interested-in-f-word/

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Cousins, Polo, McGuane Out, Connors Gone For 8

RICHMOND FOOTBALL CLUB STATEMENT:
Monday April 12, 2010

As a result of the investigation undertaken today by the Richmond Football Club into player misbehaviour at the team hotel in Sydney on Sunday morning, the following sanctions and penalties have been handed down by the Club, in consultation with the leadership group.

Daniel Connors has been suspended for eight weeks for unsociable behaviour, which included being intoxicated. Connors will not be permitted to train at the club for the first six weeks of his suspension. As part of this sanction he will be attending alcohol counselling once a week for an indefinite period.

Luke McGuane, Dean Polo and Ben Cousins have all been suspended for one week. While not intoxicated, these players were deemed to have not acted responsibly or in a manner expected of them by the Club.

“The Richmond Football Club will not tolerate the behaviour shown by these players, and has acted accordingly,” Richmond General Manager of Football Craig Cameron said.

“These actions go against all the values that we set for ourselves as a club,” Cameron said.

Richmond CEO Brendon Gale said: “Every player at this club needs to fully understand the responsibility that goes with pulling on the yellow and black jumper.”

Daniel Connors said: “I am extremely disappointed in my actions and I regret the stupid decisions I made on the night. I apologise to all Richmond members and supporters, my team mates, club officials and the guests at the Intercontinental Hotel, who were subjected to my behaviour.”

“Over the next few weeks I will be doing everything I can to win back the respect of those who I have let down,” he said.

“This has been a massive wake up call for me and I accept that I have a problem with alcohol which I need to address,” Connors said.

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Riewoldt Update

Official press release from St Kilda:

St Kilda Football Club medical officer Dr Tim Barbour has confirmed that Nick Riewoldt has undergone surgery today to repair the damaged hamstring tendon sustained during St Kilda’s Rd 3 match.

The tendon repair was performed by Mr Julian Feller and went according to plan.

Nick is expected to return to football in the later part of the season.

Both Nick and Dr Tim Barbour will be available to speak with the media later in the week.

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Ottens Pulls Out

Geelong ruckman Brad Ottens has pulled out the side to play Fremantle this weekend.

Ottens will miss with soreness from Monday's crunching clash with Hawthorn according to Geelong footy operations manager Neil Balme.

Balme also confirmed the big man will be replaced by youngster Dawson Simpson in the 22 to face Freo.

Ottens is expected to be okay for Round Four.

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Is It Worth Bumping Anymore?

I've written a story on The Roar today, about the death of 'the bump'. Is it worth the trouble anymore with five players getting suspended in 2 rounds of footy?
http://www.theroar.com.au/2010/04/09/is-it-worth-bumping-anymore/

What do you think?

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