Using cricket and fast bowlers as a comparison, it is estimated that somewhere between 5-9 times the body weight of a fast bowler goes through their front leg when they land. Mitch at 199cm & around 100kgs, it is little wonder that his knee gave way, given that he was in a totally vulnerable position following the marking clash.
If HIs can remember back to when Impey did his knee in a marking contest (again against the Cats from memory) that was even more innocuous, it is an unfortunate outcome for Mitch. History shows that there are some players who do just have a run of bad luck.
Mitch will be 26 in October, he has time on his side. Wishing him a successful recovery in order to be back as the Hawks hit their sweet spot for a Premiership tilt over the next few years.
Using cricket and fast bowlers as a comparison, it is estimated that somewhere between 5-9 times the body weight of a fast bowler goes through their front leg when they land. Mitch at 199cm & around 100kgs, it is little wonder that his knee gave way, given that he was in a totally vulnerable position following the marking clash.
If HIs can remember back to when Impey did his knee in a marking contest (again against the Cats from memory) that was even more innocuous, it is an unfortunate outcome for Mitch. History shows that there are some players who do just have a run of bad luck.
Mitch will be 26 in October, he has time on his side. Wishing him a successful recovery in order to be back as the Hawks hit their sweet spot for a Premiership tilt over the next few years.