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Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Matthew Leuenberger vs West Coast, R7 of 2013 Sat 11/5, 5:10PM
NEWS: 33 hit outs and 16 disposals with 5 marks and 1.0

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Matthew Leuenberger vs Sydney, R6 of 2013 Sun 5/5, 4:10PM
NEWS: 22 hit outs and 13 disposals		Leuenberger added 2 grabs and managed 1.1.

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Matthew Leuenberger vs Melbourne, R5 of 2013 Sun 28/4, 6:15PM
NEWS: Started forward... 16 possessions and 4 marks plus 3.0... also 23 hit outs

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Matthew Leuenberger vs North Melb., R4 of 2013 Sun 21/4, 7:40PM
NEWS: 21 hit outs and 19 disposals with 6 marks and 0.1

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Matthew Leuenberger vs Gold Coast, R3 of 2013 Sat 13/4, 10:40PM
NEWS: 30 hit outs and 11 possessions with 4 tackles... also 4 FA		Leuenberger also had booted 1.0.

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Matthew Leuenberger vs Adelaide, R2 of 2013 Sat 6/4, 7:40PM
NEWS: 32 hit outs and 11 disposals wiht 3 tackles and 2 marks

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Matthew Leuenberger vs W. Sydney, W2 of 2013 Sat 2/3, 10:00PM
NEWS: On in Q3 for Longer. Started as a sub.		Leuenberger contributed with 6 possessions, 5 hit outs and booted 0.1.

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Leuenberger steps up at Lions training ESN - Mon 4/2, 10:23PM
NEWS: Matthew Leuenberger has completed his first full training session since tearing his achilles last April. "I'm rapt. It's been a long time coming," Leuenberger said. "My heart rate was pumping a bit before (the session) just thinking about it. It's a bit exciting for me, it's been a while." Leuenberger has been building over the pre-season, incorporating more running, more agility and more jumping as the weeks have passed. He is adamant he will be right for the season-opener against the Western Bulldogs.

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Leuenberger on the comeback trail ESN - Wed 23/1, 9:55PM
NEWS: Leuenberger completed a series of 40-metre sprints and jumping drills at Lions training this week and is planning to play in Brisbane's last two NAB Cup pre-season matches. Leuenberger said sprints and jumping were testing his leg, but it was "holding up". "I'm feeling no pain at all," he said.

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Leuenberger shutdown for the season ESN - Tue 7/8, 5:18PM
NEWS: Leuenberger will take no further part in season 2012 after Brisbane made a decision not to risk the Ruck option. General manager of football operations Dean Warren said "Matthew has been slow in his rehabilitation throughout the year, so we will not be taking any risks in trying to bring him back before he's ready. While it's obviously disappointing for Matthew, his welfare and long-term fitness is first and foremost. This is the best course of action to ensure that he is fully fit and ready to go in 2013."

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Leuenberger session ESN - Thu 5/7, 11:50AM
NEWS: According to afl.com.au "Leuenberger did a skills session at the Gabba on Monday and completed three quarters of the Lions' main training session on Wednesday and said he now just needed to regain fitness." Leuenberger believes Round 18-19 is a realistic return date although he has not comfirmed this with the coaches saying "That's my goal. I haven't talked about it with the coaches, it's more about just getting back fit enough ready to play again but my goal is to get back in the senior side and re-establish myself in there. It's awesome. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel, it's all coming to an end now. The next month will hopefully go really quick and I'll be out there and playing before I know it."

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Leuenberger sets sights on Round 18 ESN - Wed 20/6, 2:03PM
NEWS: Leuenberger completed his first running session this week and is looking at a Round 18-19 return to AFL football. Brisbane football manager Dean Warren said "We anticipate his return at approximately round 18 or 19. We're being quite cautious and want to make sure that he is absolutely 100 per cent."

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Leuenberger progressing well ESN - Wed 23/5, 5:17PM
NEWS: Leuenberger is progressing well from his Achilles injury but is still a long way from returning. Physical Performance Manager Brett Burton said "Leuey's injury is obviously very disappointing for him, however his attitude to his rehabilitation has been fantastic. We won't be taking any risks with his rehab progressions, given the severity of the injury, the position he plays and the tasks involved with that (i.e. Jumping) and the load a player of his size (204cm) puts through his Achilles. At this stage we won't be putting an exact return to play date as it is more of a progression-based rehabilitation than a time-based one. So for now he will be listed as 'indefinite' and when he is back running again we will have a clearer idea of when he is likely to be available to play."

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Leuenberger on track in recovery ESN - Wed 9/5, 9:30AM
NEWS: Brisbane Lions Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Matt Hass said "Leuey's tracking along nicely. He's out of the boot now, so he can start to do some strength work on his Achilles. He is following his injury timeline perfectly and should be back in the 10 weeks estimated."

Matthew Leuenberger, Essendon Ruck

Leuenberger injury worse than first thought ESN - Wed 18/4, 5:54PM
NEWS: Leuenberger's injury has been reevaluated and the news is not good. He has been placed on the long term injury list and will miss a minimum of 8 weeks now. The earliest return date for the big Ruck option will now be Round 12.