07-16-2019, 12:09 AM
I said in pre-season we wouldn't see the best of McGovern this year after hearing about the stress fractures in his back. VINDICATED.
Russell or no Russell. You cannot replace a solid pre season, even with blocks of heavy training, because these days the players focus more on recovery during the week than they do actual strength and conditioning.
Look at Tom Williamson and how badly they have effected his career over the last 2 years. Bloke can barely get on the park. McGovern has done well to get out there, and its worth noting that he plays with a fair amount of aggression (some of his tackles have been rippers).
Its a credit to him we have gotten what we have gotten out of him this year where he is still in a top few on the goal kicking table.
Lets not get all high and mighty here. We are talking about a minor set back causing even the most profesional of players real difficulty with getting on the park and performing consistently. Have a look at Matty Krezuer's career. Bloke has been nothing but the consumate proffessional. I see him often enough to know that he is meticulous with his preparation and diet, and even he has been someone who has struggled to get on the park consistently.
Russell or no Russell. You cannot replace a solid pre season, even with blocks of heavy training, because these days the players focus more on recovery during the week than they do actual strength and conditioning.
Look at Tom Williamson and how badly they have effected his career over the last 2 years. Bloke can barely get on the park. McGovern has done well to get out there, and its worth noting that he plays with a fair amount of aggression (some of his tackles have been rippers).
Its a credit to him we have gotten what we have gotten out of him this year where he is still in a top few on the goal kicking table.
Lets not get all high and mighty here. We are talking about a minor set back causing even the most profesional of players real difficulty with getting on the park and performing consistently. Have a look at Matty Krezuer's career. Bloke has been nothing but the consumate proffessional. I see him often enough to know that he is meticulous with his preparation and diet, and even he has been someone who has struggled to get on the park consistently.
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