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          Mallee57 > LB June 10, 2026 at 9:37pm

          

          Crichton's risk is probably much higher him playing against the Dogs. A severe AC joint injury (initially graded as severe as Grade 5). Is worse than a hamstring strain according to Google 
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            LB > Mallee57 June 10, 2026 at 10:50pm

            

            That’s not really a valid comparison. Different injuries, different demands, and different risk profiles.

            That’s not really accurate because “risk” depends on what you’re measuring. A Grade 5 AC joint has higher structural shoulder risk in contact situations, but a hamstring strain carries a very high reinjury risk under sprinting and kicking loads which is exactly what a halfback does all game. So it’s not valid to just say one is higher risk overall; they fail in completely different ways depending on position and demands.

            An AC joint injury is mainly about contact tolerance and can sometimes be managed with strapping depending on role. A hamstring issue directly affects sprinting, acceleration, and kicking, which is exactly what a halfback relies on every set.

            Also, we only see the cases where someone plays through it, not the cases where players are ruled out to avoid turning a minor strain into a 4–6 week injury. That’s survivorship bias, not a consistent standard.
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          Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve > LB June 10, 2026 at 10:20pm

          

           We will never , ever , ever , know.  But there's a bit of stench with him and his Origin injuries , so in my opinion fans have every right to question his Eels commitment. You don't have to be Marty McFly with a Delorian and sport's almanac to know Moses sitting out with injuries due to Origin is part of our upcoming season.  Yet he still refuses to commit himself exclusively to Parramatta . 
          
          

          Which hey , that's his right and prerogative, but it comes with criticisms when the injury happens.  
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            LB > Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve June 10, 2026 at 10:38pm

            

            He’s being unfairly questioned on commitment here. The broader evidence doesn’t support that narrative he’s consistently played through pain and injury when medically cleared, which is exactly what you expect from a committed club player.

            And if the argument is really “he’s not committed to Parramatta,” then it also doesn’t line up with reality, if 

            The Bulldogs situation is a medical call around a hamstring, not a behavioural choice. The commitment narrative just isn’t supported by the facts we actually have.
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      Parra_Greg > LB June 10, 2026 at 8:37pm

      Sorry LB the stench around this situation. I dint like what's been presented 
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        Vasily Arkhipov > Parra_Greg June 10, 2026 at 11:10pm

        

        I have been working on my new project - compost bin.  It is coming along just fine, and I look forward to the stench , which will conform the preparation is complete and the veggie patch will be delighted. I will keep you updated.