FREEMAN OFF TO GERMANY FOR HAMSTRING FIX

[damienc]

I think you will find the guys in the top 5 are running 3kms in 10 to 10.30 mins. Which in most cases is pretty bloody close to sprinting!!! Yes, agree not stop, start sprinting however they are flying whichever way you want to cut up.

Glass half empty to those pessimists. It's a great result, he has a long way to go. Awesome platform going forward for a guy who hasn't had much to smile about for a long time. Certainly made me smile when I read results.

Well said. Great comment.

[kosifantutti]

Was running 3 km ever his problem?

I'd be more impressed if he was winning sprints.

You have absolutely no idea about running 3k flat chat.

I'm no expert, so I'll just leave it to you to explain in depth.

Yep that's right. Save the stupid comments to yourself

Tell me why I'm wrong. Don't just take pot shots.

[saintspremiers]

Bet his hammies were pretty warm after that run

it was a hot day so derrrr

[MC Gusto]

Pretty stoked for the bloke! Couldn't have asked for a better start really

[fugazi]

Was running 3 km ever his problem?

I'd be more impressed if he was winning sprints.

You have absolutely no idea about running 3k flat chat.

I'm no expert, so I'll just leave it to you to explain in depth.

Yep that's right. Save the stupid comments to yourself

Tell me why I'm wrong. Don't just take pot shots.

Hamstring strain is all.about stride length and the swing phase speed in the stride.

Even a 3km run at a good clip does not bring you into the range of stride length for hammy injury most of the time.

So while I'm stoked for his fitness and very positive signs...we can't take it as a real test for his chronic issue.

Just being realistic.

[To the top]

I would imagine that Freeman did not just drive to the venue, get out of his car and go for a 3km run in heat and wind conditions.

A 3km run would only be a component of the training regime of these players - and a public part given the media release which gives publicity to the Club.

[Spud]

Was running 3 km ever his problem?

I'd be more impressed if he was winning sprints.

You've got to be going at a really decent clip for the entire run of 3km to finish 2nd at an AFL level time trial. It's a pretty good sign. Let's hope he doesn't miss a beat all pre-season and gets to play in the NAB challenge as well. I'll have a smile from ear to ear.

Touche!

[White Winmar]

Let's not forget he won the 2km time trial upon his return to his second preseason at the filth in 2015. The rest of the year was a write-off. The boy is a fantastic athlete. That's why we've taken the risk. I have to admit, I'm excited as this is a massive step in the right direction. I'm cautiously optimistic. One step at a time, pun intended. As Nick Maxwell said. If he gets himself he'll be Dangerfield-like.

[White Winmar]

That should've been if he get himself right! If he gets himself, he'll also have greater self awareness.

[SaintPav]

Let's not forget he won the 2km time trial upon his return to his second preseason at the filth in 2015. The rest of the year was a write-off. The boy is a fantastic athlete. That's why we've taken the risk. I have to admit, I'm excited as this is a massive step in the right direction. I'm cautiously optimistic. One step at a time, pun intended. As Nick Maxwell said. If he gets himself he'll be Dangerfield-like.

Great minds WW; was thinking the same.

Sounds like he is killing at training which is obviously better than him not.

Wonder how he has pulled up?

Would rather see him play 6-8 consecutive senior games without any issues whatsoever but wouldn't we all!