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February 13, 2007
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Geelong suffered a set back this week when it was revealed new father son recruit Tom Hawkins had incurred an injury in pre-season training and has been forced on to a modified program:
First year Geelong forward Tom Hawkins will be on a modified training program after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right fibula.“We have picked up the issue early and that has minimized the level of the injury,” Geelong’s general manager of football operations Neil Balme said.
“He felt some soreness and alerted our medical staff, and the scans today showed the stress reaction. We’re pleased that this was picked up early by both Tom and the medical team.
“Tom will wear a protective boot for the next week and his training will be modified to a non weight bearing program.”
Hawkins is expected to be on a modified training program for four to eight weeks.
Hawkins is expected to be on a modified program for four to eight weeks. He was selected by Geelong under the father-son rule in last year’s draft. He earned All Australian under 18 honours and the Larke medal as the best player at the national under 18 championship in 2006.
The 18 year old Hawkins is the son of former Cats’ defender Jack Hawkins who played 182 games with the club.
Posted by Sammy D at February 13, 2007 07:34 PM