Sportsday Sportsday with Sam Edmund, Gerard Healy & Ken Hinkley - Monday Full Show (23.03.26)
Mar 23, 2026
Dr Brendan Soo, orthopaedic shoulder surgeon offering concise clinical expertise. He discusses shoulder anatomy, fracture risks and why early surgery can aid long-term stability. The conversation covers surgery timelines, recovery phases and realistic return windows. Short, clear medical perspective woven into a lively footy-focused discussion.
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Early Season Hamstrings Are Multifactorial
- Early-season hamstring spikes are likely routine and multifactorial, not solely caused by the new rules.
- Gerard Healy cited historical preseason injury lists and noted soft-tissue issues commonly appear as bodies re-adapt to match intensity.
Limit Rotations To Reduce Soft Tissue Risk
- If hamstring problems persist, consider limiting interchange rotations to reduce soft-tissue load.
- Gerard Healy suggested dropping the bench or restricting rotations to lower match intensity on players' bodies.
Prioritise First Nations And Mature Age Recruits
- Protect and develop First Nations players and recruit mature-age talent from lower leagues.
- Ken Hinkley highlighted Shai Bolton, Jason Horne-Francis and mature recruits like Jack Watkins as vital recruitment targets and retention priorities.