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Re: Luke Gale

Post by lurcher » 15 Feb 2019, 15:48

Burratha wrote:I assume by not exercising our newly-acquired allowance for salary-cap relief, with respect to LG, we retain the option of him playing later in the season? (should he amazingly get better before season end)
good thinking and he did make a miraculously quick recovery from the appendix operation.
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Post by derbystiger » 15 Feb 2019, 16:22

It sounds like Luke is working really hard already, so it wouldn't surprise me one bit if we did try and retain the option of playing him later in the year. The 'flip side' though, is would that be rushing him back too soon and better off leaving him till next season to make sure he's 100%?

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Re: Luke Gale

Post by Mysterio » 15 Feb 2019, 22:36

There’s absolutely no chance, in my opinion, that he’ll be anywhere near a competitive game until the very start of next season at the eariest.

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Re: Luke Gale

Post by SREGITSAC » 19 Feb 2019, 22:51

Exercising without the boot today.

Light non weight exercise on ankle with physio band and more seated upper leg weights for the knee recovery!

Great to see him back in the environment even if he’s limited in what he can do

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Re: Luke Gale

Post by Nobody » 19 Mar 2019, 01:29

Exercise with no boot on now walking on treadmill. Slowly it surely.
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Re: Luke Gale

Post by Burratha » 19 Mar 2019, 13:36

We'll need to make a decision about him soon, I reckon. Do we keep up his rehab, and introduce him (slowly) back into the team as the season goes on, or do we write him off completely for this season and spend the dispensation money (assuming we have some to spend) on a centre/whichever position (delete and replace with whichever position is flavour of the month, as applicable)...?

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Post by derbystiger » 19 Mar 2019, 13:39

Burratha wrote:We'll need to make a decision about him soon, I reckon. Do we keep up his rehab, and introduce him (slowly) back into the team as the season goes on, or do we write him off completely for this season and spend the dispensation money (assuming we have some to spend) on a centre/whichever position (delete and replace with whichever position is flavour of the month, as applicable)...?
Big decision that, although I'd be tempted to write him off for the season and make sure he's 100% ready to go next year. Bringing back players from serious injury early can be a big risk. However, the only people that can make that decision are the player, medical staff and coaching staff.

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Post by fords » 19 Mar 2019, 14:07

Burratha wrote:We'll need to make a decision about him soon, I reckon. Do we keep up his rehab, and introduce him (slowly) back into the team as the season goes on, or do we write him off completely for this season and spend the dispensation money (assuming we have some to spend) on a centre/whichever position (delete and replace with whichever position is flavour of the month, as applicable)...?
Why do we ? We have Trueman and Rankin in the halves. Macca can play there and we may or may not Roberts at some point this year. Ellis will also be back in June/July i think.

No need to use it if you ask me unless some of the above get injured

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Post by HuddsTigers » 19 Mar 2019, 14:29

I wouldn't rush Gale back. It's not just about his actual fitness but his match fitness and sharpness too.

He hasn't played in how long? And won't be able to play for another 4/5 months potentially. 12 months out without a game isn't the best preparation for a high intensity play-off comp.

Personally, I agree in leaving him out for the rest of the season and get him a pre-season under his belt. I'd also the club aren't using it because they want to see what transpires in terms of clubs trying to free up cap space either before the end of the transfer window shutting Round 27 ish, or they'll try and get a player across they're looking at for next season across earlier.
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Re: Luke Gale

Post by SREGITSAC » 19 Mar 2019, 23:09

Nobody wrote:Exercise with no boot on now walking on treadmill. Slowly it surely.
Zero gravity / weight treadmill, still wearing boot day to day

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Re: Luke Gale

Post by flow » 20 Mar 2019, 01:41

fords wrote:
Burratha wrote:We'll need to make a decision about him soon, I reckon. Do we keep up his rehab, and introduce him (slowly) back into the team as the season goes on, or do we write him off completely for this season and spend the dispensation money (assuming we have some to spend) on a centre/whichever position (delete and replace with whichever position is flavour of the month, as applicable)...?
Why do we ? We have Trueman and Rankin in the halves. Macca can play there and we may or may not Roberts at some point this year. Ellis will also be back in June/July i think.

No need to use it if you ask me unless some of the above get injured
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Re: Luke Gale

Post by StevieTheTV » 20 Mar 2019, 08:37

IMO leave him til next year, as many have stated next year is THE big year, we are looking to make 2 / 3 real good signings (1 might happen this season), Gale will be fit, there will be no deadwood in the squad.

If we do not capitalize on next seasons squad by winning one of the 3 trophys available, it will be a travesty.


**** I am not saying we shouldnt be going for trophys this season....I am talking in terms of LGs fitness etc. ****
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Re: Luke Gale

Post by Tigersbarmy » 12 Apr 2019, 21:33

Rumoured to be 3 month away

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Post by RonnieGibbs'forearm » 12 Apr 2019, 21:46

Tigersbarmy wrote:Rumoured to be 3 month away
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But to be honest he will be miles off where we need him to be.
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Re: Luke Gale

Post by HuddsTigers » 12 Apr 2019, 21:53

The best case scenario was always 6 months and July. Worst case scenario was 9-12 months (Oct-Jan).

Don’t think we should put pressure on him. Long term career far more important than trying to get him back for any big games.
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Re: Luke Gale

Post by lurcher » 12 Apr 2019, 23:42

you never know, luke proved what an exceptionally quick healer he is with the appendix op. 6 to 8 weeks were quoted and he was back in 16 days i think. when you look at the incredible advances they are making in treating these sort of injuries it could happen.
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Re: Luke Gale

Post by Fumper27 » 13 Apr 2019, 02:03

Tigersbarmy wrote:Rumoured to be 3 month away
Where’s rumour from Tigersbarmy???

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Re: Luke Gale

Post by Tigersbarmy » 04 May 2019, 22:12

Does anyone think we will see him play for us this year ?

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Re: Luke Gale

Post by Swagger » 05 May 2019, 07:22

Tigersbarmy wrote:Does anyone think we will see him play for us this year ?
I wouldn't bother. Even if he is fit for last few games. (Unless we make play offs)

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Re: Luke Gale

Post by Fumper27 » 05 May 2019, 08:17

Swagger wrote:
Tigersbarmy wrote:Does anyone think we will see him play for us this year ?
I wouldn't bother. Even if he is fit for last few games. (Unless we make play offs)
This. Give him to the start of 2020 to complete a very thorough rehabilitation so he can hit the ground running next time round.

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