AFL Fantasy Player Notes – Cameron Bruce Injured
Melbourne need to have all their stars firing if they are to bounce back from a disappointing 2007. Cameron Bruce is in doubt for round 1, and without him the Demons would be in a bit of trouble.
From the Melbourne site: Bruce "ready for round one"
From the Herald Sun: Bruce injury a blow for Dees
AFL Fantasy Impact:
Cameron Bruce was often a favourite of fantasy coaches, especially when he had position eligibility as a forward, but with an injury cloud over his round 1 availability he may be avoided by fantasy coaches until he has proved he is fit. Even if he does miss an early game or two he would still be a good player to sign later in the season.
The article above also seems to mention John Meesen, maybe he is close to securing the job as White’s backup.
From the Melbourne site: Bruce "ready for round one"
Bruce, sidelined from training after damaging the medial ligament in his right knee, had a “50-50 chance” of playing in the pre-season NAB Cup competition, Connolly said.
Bruce’s injury was “just some soreness”, and the pre-season competition would take a back seat to ensuring Bruce was properly recovered before taking the field.
Bruce’s injury was “just some soreness”, and the pre-season competition would take a back seat to ensuring Bruce was properly recovered before taking the field.
From the Herald Sun: Bruce injury a blow for Dees
While the Demons put a positive spin on Bruce's injury and said he would be fit for Round 1, it is terrible timing.
Ruck recruit John Meeson has starred on the track, while Adem Yze, Clint Bartram and Brent Moloney are on target after struggling with injury last season.
Ruck recruit John Meeson has starred on the track, while Adem Yze, Clint Bartram and Brent Moloney are on target after struggling with injury last season.
AFL Fantasy Impact:
Cameron Bruce was often a favourite of fantasy coaches, especially when he had position eligibility as a forward, but with an injury cloud over his round 1 availability he may be avoided by fantasy coaches until he has proved he is fit. Even if he does miss an early game or two he would still be a good player to sign later in the season.
The article above also seems to mention John Meesen, maybe he is close to securing the job as White’s backup.
It does seem that the Crows and Meesen had problems with each other, and a trade was what both needed. With the news that Meesen has "has starred on the track", he might be a chance for playing time at full forward as well as their number 2 ruckman.