Hurley hammy blow
01/10/2012 11:39:33 PM
Essendon star Michael Hurley has been put on a modified training program after experiencing tightness in his hamstring last week.
This latest setback is bad news for the young Bomber, who has already had his fair share of injuries in his short career.
The 21-year-old played the second half of last year with a hotspot in his foot that threatened to end his season prematurely.
High performance manager Dean Robinson said the club will take a cautious approach with one of their most important players.
"He pulled up a bit sore during a testing drill when he returned to pre-season training after the Christmas break," Robinson said.
"He was feeling fine and everything was going along nicely until he felt tightness in his hamstring so we pulled him out of training and had a look at him because we don't want to take any risks."
Robinson said he expects Hurley to be back in full training at the start of February and fully fit for the start of the home and away season.
"We've given him the time off and putting him through all the proper rehab," Robinson said.
"We are probably being a little bit more cautious than we need to but for someone so valuable we are going to take the time and make sure we get him right."