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bulldogtragic
06-01-2009, 10:07 PM
From the HUN:

WESTERN Bulldogs youngster Andrejs Everitt has had a setback in pre-season training after suffering a bout of glandular fever. The defender was diagnosed with the energy-sapping illness two weeks before Christmas, but test results yesterday showed he was on the mend.

Bulldogs football manager James Fantasia said the illness had put Everitt, 19, behind in his pre-season schedule and he would remain on a light training program until the end of the month.

"His (test) levels yesterday showed he was pretty much over it," Fantasia said.

"It has definitely slowed him down and put him back by three or four weeks. We'll probably keep him on a lighter load for the next two or three weeks."

Everitt, the younger brother of former AFL ruckman Peter, played nine games in 2008 after making his debut in 2007.

Fantasia said Brownlow medallist Adam Cooney was ahead of schedule after a post-season clean-out on his knee.

He said the midfielder was expected to be back to a full training load in the next three weeks.

Forwards Robert Murphy (knee) and Daniel Giansiracusa (elbow), and defenders Tom Williams (shoulder) and Brian Lake (hip) also remain on modified programs.

"Tommy has got to see the surgeon at the end of the week and that should give him the all-clear to go full steam ahead," Fantasia said.

"Daniel and Robert Murphy are probably a little bit behind that, but they are on track for where we think they should be.

"They are progressing well, but neither of those guys would be considered for the opening NAB Cup game, I would say. Brian's also in that category."

The Bulldogs play Essendon in the first round of the NAB Cup on February 13 in Darwin.

LostDoggy
06-01-2009, 10:17 PM
Thanks for that

Good to hear we are resting some older players in Murphy & Guido...should rest up Johnno, Aker and Hudson aswell

The Coon Dog
06-01-2009, 10:24 PM
Thanks for that

Good to hear we are resting some older players in Murphy & Guido...should rest up Johnno, Aker and Hudson aswell

Alexxx, I posted it a while back, but that's exactly what we're doing in the NAB Cup. We have 2 of our forst 4 games in Perth & the season proper is the priority, not the NAB Cup.

A few things (http://www.woof.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=3996)

MrMahatma
08-01-2009, 05:55 AM
Interesting in an article about Buddy today, he says this is the first years he's not done an entire pre-season.

If we compare that to our young guys - Williams, Everitt, Grant, even Cooney - how many full pre-seasons would they have combined? 2?

We need some luck!

Go_Dogs
08-01-2009, 09:49 AM
Interesting in an article about Buddy today, he says this is the first years he's not done an entire pre-season.

If we compare that to our young guys - Williams, Everitt, Grant, even Cooney - how many full pre-seasons would they have combined? 2?

We need some luck!

Yes, also noted that point with interest. The importance of getting a decent pre-season under the belt is crucial. We finally saw the benefits with Cooney last year.

The Bulldogs Bite
08-01-2009, 05:47 PM
Yes, also noted that point with interest. The importance of getting a decent pre-season under the belt is crucial. We finally saw the benefits with Cooney last year.

I hope Cooney doesn't fall back again though, as he's barely had a pre-season again this year. Hopefully it doesn't set him back like it has in the past. He's (obviously) crucial to our september hopes.

The Underdog
09-01-2009, 10:36 AM
I hope Cooney doesn't fall back again though, as he's barely had a pre-season again this year. Hopefully it doesn't set him back like it has in the past. He's (obviously) crucial to our september hopes.

Word is he's been super professional in his rehab. He knows that as the brownlow medallist he'll be a target and knows he has to be prepared for that. Hopefully Griff with a full pre-season will be able to benefit from the extra attention to Cooney.