Injury Stevens out for season.

[Saint Shags]

Bad news just gets worse...

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/saint-to-miss-2018-due-to-concussion-20180525-p4zhhi.html

 

[George]

There is real worry at the club about Koby's health right now. There is talk he will hang the boots up at the end of this year if things persist.

Hope he makes a full recovery. So sad.

 

[theprospect]

There is real worry at the club about Koby's health right now. There is talk he will hang the boots up at the end of this year if things persist.

Hope he makes a full recovery. So sad.

It doesn't look good. Such disappointment in his failure to report these problems earlier, continuing to put his hand up to play has only made things worse. I posted this in another thread a few weeks ago but nothing has changed since, he can't even spend much time around the club because of the symptoms he's been having - very similar to the Liam Picken situation at the Dogs in the sense that he can't even do basic things like run a lap without feeling dizzy. He's spent most of his time away from the club, at this stage no one is concerned whether or not he plays again, it's his long term health because he's really struggling.

 

[The Punter]

Real chance both Stevens and Roberton are finished, with the sword of Damocles hanging over McCartin.

And Jake Niall is advocating a priority pick for ... Carlton.

Get well soon Koby.

 

[George]

It doesn't look good. Such disappointment in his failure to report these problems earlier, continuing to put his hand up to play has only made things worse. I posted this in another thread a few weeks ago but nothing has changed since, he can't even spend much time around the club because of the symptoms he's been having - very similar to the Liam Picken situation at the Dogs in the sense that he can't even do basic things like run a lap without feeling dizzy. He's spent most of his time away from the club, at this stage no one is concerned whether or not he plays again, it's his long term health because he's really struggling.

Yep I agree mate a real worry for him & his family.

 

[Joffaboy]

Health first. Always

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[Sab22]

Koby could've been something after having a good full preaseason. Unlucky but speedy recovery

 

[BrutThough]

Fingers crossed that Koby can return to full health soon. A long, healthy life is the most important thing here.

 

[kernelT]

Poor bugger, no job or sport is worth this kind of health issue.

 

[Saint Watto]

Bad news just gets worse...

I factored Koby into last weeks bad news bundle.

 

[Saint Watto]

There is real worry at the club about Koby's health right now. There is talk he will hang the boots up at the end of this year if things persist.

Hope he makes a full recovery. So sad.

Ditto for me George...….it does sound pretty damn bad for him...… hope he makes a full recovery.

If the medics say quit...… his health is always first.

Admired him at the Dogs and he had a few good ones for us.

The concussion gods have certainly frowned down at the club since the start of 2017.

 

[Saint Watto]

Real chance both Stevens and Roberton are finished, with the sword of Damocles hanging over McCartin.

And Jake Niall is advocating a priority pick for ... Carlton.

I'm thinking the same Punter re Robbo and Stevens………….Paddy's hanging by a thread IOM.

I saw that this morning re Carlton...…….a triple Lllllooooollll.

 

[The Punter]

I'm thinking the same Punter re Robbo and Stevens………….Paddy's hanging by a thread IOM.

I saw that this morning re Carlton...…….a triple Lllllooooollll.

It just really annoys me. We fell in a hole in the second year of Watters, and after one noncompetitive year under Richo, we essentially bounced straight back. We didn't collect the top end talent because we wanted to start winning straight away. We've never cheated like Essendon or Carlton have. And we get sent into the corner for being in debt to the AFL because they lived with a dodgy deal at Marvel Stadium.

If we have three career ending injuries in 2018, all arguably best 22, with Robbo 2nd in the B&F last year and in the AA squad, then we should demand compensation.

 

[JG22]

Real chance both Stevens and Roberton are finished, with the sword of Damocles hanging over McCartin.

And Jake Niall is advocating a priority pick for ... Carlton.

Get well soon Koby.

Yep, unbelievable really we've got three young men in those situations.

 

[Sab22]

Let's say Koby, Robbo, Paddy all retire by seasons end, I really do hope not. Would we really get priority pick for them?

 

[The Punter]

Paddy was pick 1 four years ago. Roberton was in the AA squad last year. As of right now all three are under 27 years old.

Yes, we should be strongly advocating for a priority pick if none of them play another game after 2018.

 

[PoppedCorn]

Sad to hear

s**t is Robbo really that bad?

 

[Diehard Saint]

We've never cheated like Essendon or Carlton have. And we get sent into the corner for being in debt to the AFL because they lived with a dodgy deal at Marvel Stadium.

...or the Dees who apparently didn't tank but still got fined $500 000 for "not tanking" and then got Pick number 3 compensation for Frawley, as a poorly disguised priority pick

 

[Quixote]

Wow. I really hope Koby pulls through. He was a warrior for us anytime he pulled on the jumper.

I can't help but think we're a little bit cursed. The Red Sox had the Curse of the Bambino. I wonder what ours is...

 

[st_trav_ofWA]

footy is just a small part of this .. Koby has many many more years ahead of him in life after footy to think this not only could end his footy career but could potentially change his life forever ... its things like this that annoy me when people call players soft these guys put everything on the line week after week

 

[VDS66]

Wow. I really hope Koby pulls through. He was a warrior for us anytime he pulled on the jumper.

I can't help but think we're a little bit cursed. The Red Sox had the Curse of the Bambino. I wonder what ours is...

That last Saturday in September?

 

[borderbarry]

I hope that Koby makes a speedy recovery, and that Robbo is not as bad as thought at this stage, and that Paddy turns the corner in his helmet.

 

[Impatient Saint]

All the best Koby hopefully there is no long term effects and you can get back to full health and playing again next year!

 

[Joffaboy]

Let's say Koby, Robbo, Paddy all retire by seasons end, I really do hope not. Would we really get priority pick for them?

Nope. Just the way it is. But Carlton will get one because they have recruited the rubbish busts from GWS.

YUP

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[lewdogs]

From the sound of Richo's press conference, sad to say it but I don't think Koby will play again. Richo said "He might be able to play some football again in the future." That is a very worrying comment.

A shocking year for freak injuries. All the best to Koby, he must be devastated..