OT: Wade

[Gronk]

Warriors fret over McKinnon

By staff writers
February 20, 2008
WARRIORS full-back Wade McKinnon could miss the entire 2008 National Rugby League season after scans revealed damage to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
McKinnon, a revelation in his first season for the Auckland-based club in 2007, left the field with a knee injury midway through the first half of last Friday night's pre-season fixture against Newcastle in Auckland.
Club doctor John Mayhew said the problem had not appeared to be serious at the time or during a medical check the following day.
"Our assessment was that Wade would be ready to play again in three or four weeks,'' he said.
"But the results of the scans took us by surprise. On the basis of what we've seen now, it's almost certain Wade will need a knee reconstruction and that would put him out for the season.''
Mayhew said knee specialist Barry Tietjens would operate on McKinnon next week.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,23245174-23214,00.html

Bad luck buddy !

 

[Nikki]

Poor bugger. I had a quick chat with him on Fan Day and he seemed really hyped for the season.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

Shocking news, don't wish that upon any club.

 

[tollgateadzy]

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its a shame for him personally ... but really who cares he doesnt play for us anymore so its really a bonus for us... harsh but true !
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[Hellsy]

Poor bugga... he was soo excited about this season.
I feel so bad for him

 

[Parra2006]

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its a shame for him personally ... but really who cares he doesnt play for us anymore so its really a bonus for us... harsh but true !
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i care, even if he doesnt play for us anymore he didnt do anything wrong by the club.

It very sad news. his a good guy. i hope he comes back bigger and better

 

[Nikki]

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its a shame for him personally ... but really who cares he doesnt play for us anymore so its really a bonus for us... harsh but true !
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I think that if very harsh. You always wanna play against the best squad a team can offer. The Warriors will loose a bit of direction this year with Wade missing IMO.

 

[spiderdan]

ouch. been through two knee recons and wouldn't wish a torn acl on anyone.

it will impact upon the warriors and jayjay immensely.

 

[fish eel]

Rather Wade go down than one of ours.

 

[tollgateadzy]

I think that if very harsh. You always wanna play against the best squad a team can offer. The Warriors will loose a bit of direction this year with Wade missing IMO.

wow thats a high horse your on.. i bet you would be saying that if it was Willie Mason or Sonny Bill etc...!
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[fish eel]

I think that if very harsh. You always wanna play against the best squad a team can offer.

I'd quite happily play an injury ravaged side in a grand final. Tight comp, take every advantage you can.

The Warriors will loose a bit of direction this year with Wade missing IMO.

Better them than us. ;-)

 

[tollgateadzy]

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Nice wave length Fish !!!
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[The Colonel]

Disappointing for Wade on a personal level however it lessens their impact against all teams, including us. Most teams will breath a sigh of relief that the main threat is now just Price at the Warriors. (Sure they have others but Price and McKinnon were fantastic for them last year).

Most teams would feel sorry for the player but if we were to lose Hindmarsh, Hayne or Inu for a long time they wouldn't be too upset and offer to play us when they were fit.

 

[hineyrulz]

Massive loss for the Warrior's, as someone mentioned besides Price he was easily their best player last yr. Hopefully he will make a complete recovery.

 

[eelaholic]

Poor bugger!!

Looks like we wont be seeing those grey undies of his this year!! ;-)

 

[Stagger eel]

I genuinely feel for the bloke but at the same time I'm sorta with fish, better them than us...

 

[Twizzle]

devastating blow for Wade, feel sorry for the guy

 

[dazeely]

Isn't that Ah Vahn that dude that has always had pathetic hands. If so, fullback will really test him.

Unlucky for Wade.

 

[Stagger eel]

Isn't that Ah Vahn that dude that has always had pathetic hands. If so, fullback will really test him.

Unlucky for Wade.

you're thinking of Manu Vatavai.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

ah van is terrible as well with his hands.