Goodes' season on the line

Ricochet · August 22, 2013, 03:31:31 PM

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-08-22/no-goodes

IF THE Sydney Swans are to defend their premiership this year, it is becoming increasingly likely it will have to be without their superstar veteran Adam Goodes.

Goodes hasn't played since round 13 after undergoing knee surgery and is still listed as one to weeks away from returning to fitness, with just two games remaining in the home-and-away season.

While the perception from the outside has been Goodes will slot back into the team just before or even during the finals, Swans coach John Longmire admitted on Thursday that time was running out for the dual Brownlow medallist.

The 33-year-old is still getting pain from his knee and if he doesn't show significant improvement in the coming week, it is likely his 2013 campaign will be over.

Capper · August 22, 2013, 04:42:44 PM

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/video/2013-08-20/swanstv-injury-update-r22

Goodes wont start training with the team till maybe next week. Even then i wouldnt want to risk him. We have made the top 4 give him the Cats, Hawks and first final off and then maybe get him back

My Chumps · August 22, 2013, 04:50:39 PM

Goodesy :(

Nige · August 22, 2013, 06:46:44 PM

Quote from: My Chumps on August 22, 2013, 04:50:39 PM
Goodesy :(

Justin Bieber · August 30, 2013, 08:56:09 PM

Is he coming back?

My Chumps · August 30, 2013, 09:14:12 PM

It's looking extremely doubtful.

Nige · August 31, 2013, 11:13:46 AM

To be honest, I rather him just sit out the rest of the year and be right to go around again next year.

However, I'm not a Swannies supporter so you guys may think differently.

SydneyRox · September 02, 2013, 02:19:56 PM

He wont play this week, but he should train. Best case scenario is we beat the Hawks and he gets 2 weeks to come up for a home final.

Capper · September 02, 2013, 03:42:11 PM

He has pulled up from his run last week better than expected but i still dont think he will play this Friday either

Ricochet · September 02, 2013, 04:30:21 PM

So if he doesn't play any games in the next few weeks but says he's ready to go for the GF... do you play him :P

SydneyRox · September 02, 2013, 05:08:13 PM

I think if he can get up for the Prelim then you would be brave to risk him in the GF.

The swans would also be loathe to drop someone who may have played a large role in getting us there...

I would say no. If he doesnt play next week his year may be done.

Capper · September 02, 2013, 05:19:05 PM

I agree, but how can you not put Goodes into a Swans team during finals

Ricochet · September 02, 2013, 05:19:54 PM

Its going to be a very tough call

SydneyRox · September 02, 2013, 05:42:48 PM

Quote from: Ricochet on September 02, 2013, 05:19:54 PM
Its going to be a very tough call

hell yeah.

Last GF showed a 60% Goodes is still a matchwinner

Ziplock · September 02, 2013, 07:21:34 PM

Quote from: SydneyRox on September 02, 2013, 05:42:48 PM
Quote from: Ricochet on September 02, 2013, 05:19:54 PM
Its going to be a very tough call

hell yeah.

Last GF showed a 60% Goodes is still a matchwinner

he carried in the GF with a ruptured pcl...