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Michael Hurley
2021 Stats
Clearances
4
Disposals
220
Kicks
154
Marks
86
Tackles
5
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Out for season
Hurley (hip) was placed on the inactive list by Essendon on Monday and will miss the rest of the season.
ANALYSIS
Hurley had been making improvements from an offseason hip infection, but the chance to pick up an extra player at the mid-season draft meant a decision on his return had to be made sooner rather than later.
Hurley had been making improvements from an offseason hip infection, but the chance to pick up an extra player at the mid-season draft meant a decision on his return had to be made sooner rather than later.
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No timetable for return
Hurley faces an unclear timetable to retake the field following a severe hip infection, the AFL's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hurley reportedly lost a significant amount of weight while he was in the hospital, leading to the extended recovery ahead. The team should provide more information on his status when he's ready to rejoin the action.
Hurley reportedly lost a significant amount of weight while he was in the hospital, leading to the extended recovery ahead. The team should provide more information on his status when he's ready to rejoin the action.
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Back for finale
Hurley (ankle) will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's season finale versus Melbourne.
ANALYSIS
Hurley had been hobbled by an ankle issue on a couple of occasions, most recently costing him the Round 17 match versus the Power. He will aim to close the season out on a high note Friday as the Bombers look to play spoiler for the Demons' chances of making the postseason.
Hurley had been hobbled by an ankle issue on a couple of occasions, most recently costing him the Round 17 match versus the Power. He will aim to close the season out on a high note Friday as the Bombers look to play spoiler for the Demons' chances of making the postseason.
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Out for Round 17
Hurley will not play Saturday versus the Power due to ankle joint inflammation.
ANALYSIS
The expected length of Hurley's absence is unclear, but it would likely take a return next week for him to see action again in 2020, given the team's current placement in the ladder.
The expected length of Hurley's absence is unclear, but it would likely take a return next week for him to see action again in 2020, given the team's current placement in the ladder.
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Returning Tuesday
Hurley (ankle) will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's clash with the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Hurley missed last week due to an ankle complaint but has recovered quickly and is set to retake his spot in the back line. Hurley has some decent games under his belt as a defender and is averaging 15.3 disposals and 5.8 marks per contest entering Tuesday's tilt.
Hurley missed last week due to an ankle complaint but has recovered quickly and is set to retake his spot in the back line. Hurley has some decent games under his belt as a defender and is averaging 15.3 disposals and 5.8 marks per contest entering Tuesday's tilt.
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Out with ankle issue
Hurley will not play in Thursday's match versus the Hawks due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Hurley was announced in the team's initial 22 but has pulled out late due to the issue. Brandon Zerk-Thatcher will replace him.
Hurley was announced in the team's initial 22 but has pulled out late due to the issue. Brandon Zerk-Thatcher will replace him.