Isaac
Years ago

Ben Knight likely out for the season

Very poor luck for the Tigers - what seemed like barely a bump from Pero Cameron (cue jokes) in the Blaze-Tigers game last night has ended in a major injury to Melbourne's journeyman forward Ben Knight. The NBL are reporting that this is likely to see him out for the duration of this season:

Knight's injury occurred during the first quarter of the game as he jumped to get the ball alongside Blaze big man Pero Cameron. On his return to Melbourne on Thursday Knight received specialist advice that he has ruptured his quad tendon in his right knee. He will see the surgeon on Friday to repair the tendon, however it is likely he will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2009/10 NBL season.

Knight said that although it is worse than he originally thought he is staying positive.

"It is a lost opportunity for me, I started last night and was looking forward to a great season, but I am trying to stay positive. It is the first major injury I have had in my career and all I am looking at is just getting back."

Full article

Do they persist with the all-Aussie thing, or just get an import and be done with it?

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joshuapending
Years ago

just saw that, i think they will go for an import.

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paul
Years ago

If they want to be anything resembling competitive they need a good import.

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Camel 31
Years ago

Don't think I'd like to get a bump from Pero.

Means - they'll go with an Import sooner.

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orbit
Years ago

Unlucky for Ben but it will wet Westovers appetite to make a crucial move...

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XztatiK
Years ago

orbit, the word is "whet".

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ritz
Years ago

i think they miss barlow more now...

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Confused
Years ago

Hmmm Julius Hodge???? Fatty McPeake has always been linked to him, not sure of Julius's situation atm though

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mystro
Years ago

a Pero bump is similar to a commy wagon hitting you at 70

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Anonymous
Years ago

even worse for Ben is that if he does get fit but Anstey is already back in the team he can not play again anyway due to the rules.

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LC
Years ago

The Age: http://linky.com.au/zbapt

MELBOURNE Tigers forward Ben Knight will undergo surgery today after suffering a season-ending quad injury in Wednesday night's 98-86 loss to the Gold Coast.

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LC
Years ago

And this in today's Herald-Sun: http://linky.com.au/swhqx

MELBOURNE Tigers may be forced into the import market after a serious injury to big man Ben Knight.

Tigers coach Al Westover is resigned to being without the veteran forward for the rest of the season, perhaps prompting the signing of an American to the all-Australian roster. "We're going to have to talk about it. I don't think we'll be able to do anything before the next game and we've got a busy schedule with four games in 10 days so we might have to get through that and then make a decision."

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Anonymous
Years ago

Anon, are you sure the Tigers couldnt have delisted Lang and played Anstey and Knight together?

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