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CibbuanoCats won't risk Chapman
July 26th 2008 00:12
GEELONG forward Paul Chapman could miss the next fortnight after injuring his hamstring during the Cats' 11-point win over Hawthorn at the MCG on Friday night, according to coach Mark Thompson.
Chapman suffered the injury during the second quarter and played no further part in the match.
Thompson said the Cats will most likely err on the side of caution and not rush Chapman back with the finals just around the corner.
"We were toying with the idea of bringing him back so it's not a big one. It is there and we just didn't want to risk him," Thompson said.
"It's not worth it this time of year so he'll be away in ice for a couple of weeks, maybe one or two weeks, and hopefully have a good run at the finals."
Meanwhile, Thompson said late withdrawal Darren Milburn (virus) was on Friday afternoon still a possibility to face the Hawks despite receiving three litres of fluid via a drip the previous night.
It was not until 3pm on Friday that the Cats finally ruled out the All-Australian defender, who was well enough to watch the game from the stands.
Chapman suffered the injury during the second quarter and played no further part in the match.
Thompson said the Cats will most likely err on the side of caution and not rush Chapman back with the finals just around the corner.
"We were toying with the idea of bringing him back so it's not a big one. It is there and we just didn't want to risk him," Thompson said.
"It's not worth it this time of year so he'll be away in ice for a couple of weeks, maybe one or two weeks, and hopefully have a good run at the finals."
Meanwhile, Thompson said late withdrawal Darren Milburn (virus) was on Friday afternoon still a possibility to face the Hawks despite receiving three litres of fluid via a drip the previous night.
It was not until 3pm on Friday that the Cats finally ruled out the All-Australian defender, who was well enough to watch the game from the stands.
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