AFL Player #26: Kaine Baldwin - Further setback with ankle soreness - 18/6

[Lore]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2024
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 33, Zach Package

 

[Foxx]

The airport surface strikes again.

 

[Godzke]

Gutted
Hopefully not long before Gary Busey is back on track

 

[Happyskeret]

I do feel for him. The way we acquired him felt like we had another Courtney John’s situation on our hands. He overcame that and I don’t think there was anything more he could have done to push for selection last year. A bit unlucky not to play more senior games than he did.

This summer it looks like he has done everything right and pushed himself to the absolute limit and then this to happen now. It such a shame and it shows how cruel this sport can be sometimes. I just hope it doesn’t put him out for a whole season.

 

[ghostdog]

"Return to play can take several weeks and even months with either type of treatment. Determined by the degree of injury, return to play after tarsal navicular stress fractures is typically a minimum of 12 weeks, and can be longer."

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Maybe plays after the bye...​

 

[TheGrizz]

The Sofronidis bloke being invited to train with us makes a lot more sense now.

 

[Hamez]

Some slightly good news

 

[boncer34]

If he doesn't get on the park he's delist material.

 

[fairbump_playon]

Not far from a return

I personally reckon this unlucky bstard is the second coming of Michael Hurley

18

Michael Hurley

Age

34

Ht

193cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

6.4

5star

T

0.9

3star

MG

389.3

5star

D

16.5

4star

K

11.8

5star

HB

4.7

3star

M

6.3

5star

T

0.3

1star

MG

301.2

4star

D

15.0

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.4

5star

M

5.0

5star

T

2.0

4star

But he finds himself coming off injury, and double parked behind Reid who is also waiting for a game

I would be watching closely if I was North. Big if, but if Kaine stays fit he will be a star.

 

[Chief Hopper]

But he finds himself coming off injury, and double parked behind Reid who is also waiting for a game

I would be watching closely if I was North. Big if, but if Kaine stays fit he will be a star.

If ever there was an injured player to persist with, Kaine would be it.

 

[IHurley]

Not far from a return

I personally reckon this unlucky bstard is the second coming of Michael Hurley

But he finds himself coming off injury, and double parked behind Reid who is also waiting for a game

I would be watching closely if I was North. Big if, but if Kaine stays fit he will be a star.

I like him too but he's not going to be on our list next year given how much depth we have in his position (unless he starts playing forward in VFL and dominating). Other clubs may want him but we won't get anything more than a token pick for him.

 

[Ants]

If ever there was an injured player to persist with, Kaine would be it.

I actually like all three of our perennially injured talls. Reid, Hunter and Baldwin. All three have the talent IMO. But can’t get a run at it.

 

[Yoda_]

I actually like all three of our perennially injured talls. Reid, Hunter and Baldwin. All three have the talent IMO. But can’t get a run at it.

Its the Essington way,

will join illuminates like Scott Gumbleton, Courtneyy Johns, Keplar Bradley

 

[bombreys]

I actually like all three of our perennially injured talls. Reid, Hunter and Baldwin. All three have the talent IMO. But can’t get a run at it.

I think Baldwin’s half a chance to stay on. Maybe just under.

Hunter is almost certainly gone sadly. Will be 24 by the time he next plays a game of footy and has had season ending injuries the past 4 (or 5?) years running. Unfortunately doesn’t seem built for it

 

[Milanista28]

Main training today apparently, probably VFL in the next couple of weeks.

 

[ant555]

Would not mind if he stays as I think he is a good defender. May get stuck in the que with us so maybe it would be better for him to find a new home where he can get games.

 

[Ants]

Its the Essington way,

will join illuminates like Scott Gumbleton, Courtneyy Johns, Keplar Bradley

Don’t forget Darcy Daniher and Pears!

 

[Ants]

I think Baldwin’s half a chance to stay on. Maybe just under.

Hunter is almost certainly gone sadly. Will be 24 by the time he next plays a game of footy and has had season ending injuries the past 4 (or 5?) years running. Unfortunately doesn’t seem built for it

I’d love to keep both, but list spots are a premium. Only one or two obvious delistees and many of the “maybe” candidates are rookie spot players. Saad if he shows something just makes the situation harder.

 

[Yoda_]

Would not mind if he stays as I think he is a good defender. May get stuck in the que with us so maybe it would be better for him to find a new home where he can get games.

I was under the impression hes fighting with Lav and Ridley more than Hayes and Reid for a spot in defence

 

[ant555]

I was under the impression hes fighting with Lav and Ridley more than Hayes and Reid for a spot in defence

He plays FB .

 

[Yoda_]

He plays FB .

fair enough. Undersized for a key back but here we are

 

[ant555]

fair enough. Undersized for a key back but here we are

That is where he played all his VFL in defense and he was good at it . He played on the resting rucks and the bigger KPF.

 

[Don Won]

I’d love to keep both, but list spots are a premium. Only one or two obvious delistees and many of the “maybe” candidates are rookie spot players. Saad if he shows something just makes the situation harder.

Hoping they start to expand the list sizes in preparation for Tas coming in, it would be the best way to ensure that there is enough talent developing properly, and soften the blow of losing a couple of senior players.

 

[Nicholas61]

Have missed watching this guy. Imposing figure with skill and smarts just not luck. And can actually take a strong mark. Surely plays next VFL match.

 

[Cold Sober]

True gun, lets hope.

 

[ghostdog]

"Return to play can take several weeks and even months with either type of treatment. Determined by the degree of injury, return to play after tarsal navicular stress fractures is typically a minimum of 12 weeks, and can be longer."
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Maybe plays after the bye...​

Well timed for his availability. Ironically, now probably has to wait for a player to get injured if he wants to play AFL.

fairbump_playon reckons a club like North might pick him up. I'd add the Bulldogs since they're too silly not to play the obvious Naughton switch to defence. He'd be silly to say no.