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ACL & Chronic Injuries - 3 Like(s)
Replying To RoyalStalwart24: "That's definitely a possibility with Morris. We were all delighted at the time but he probably shouldn't have rushed back from such a nasty injury. He did become a huge player for us but when you're not 100% fit it takes its toll. He even said himself in his TG4 interview earlier this year that it could be a sore one after training. It might, as you suggested, be catching up to him.
That being said, apparently he came on for Kingscourt Stars at halftime against Ramor and had a monster game, apparently dragging Kingscourt out of the mud single handedly.
That makes me wonder if we should be utilizing Morris as an impact sub, maybe at halftime if we are chasing the game - similar to what Conlon was for us during the League. Maybe it wouldn't suit him, but we should give it a go and if he plays well while doing it he could earn his place back. Recently Morris has played in spurts, scoring a few points in quick succession and then going missing for the rest of the game." Starting our best forward on the bench - a brilliant idea.
contributingtoamelee (Meath) - 14/08/2026 11:46:27
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ACL & Chronic Injuries - 1 Like(s)
The GAA are doing some research on this. When ACL injuries do happen it seems one of the first questions from doctor or physio is 'do you have a big match coming up' and if the answer is yes then painkillers will get them through it but the injury will only get worse. As a neutral I would love to see a fit Jordan Morris in full flight bamboozling defences. Another player I love watchin Damien Comer, blighted by injuryies but would a longer rehab time have gotten him to full fitness? Has the ACL spike happened when more and more gym work, emphasis on nutrition but less game based scenarios in training? Speed and power over skills seems to be cool. Hard to fix a problem if you don't know what causes it.
https://www.gaa.ie/article/acl-research-survey-can-help-tackle-curse-of-the-cruciate
GreenandRed (Meath) - 14/08/2026 11:54:29
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ACL & Chronic Injuries - 1 Like(s)
This has been an epidemic in all sports professional and amateur. The GAA are unlikely to mitigate it as the S&C is fantastic, you think back 10 or 15 years ago we have developed so much in terms of our physical preparation for teams, but it creates huge force generation and speed but it doesn't increase the size of your ligaments.
Is it the training? Most ACL injuries are on deceleration are teams training that component enough we train to create force are we training to absorb it?.
Am sure I can speak for most clubs within the county, that we all know a couple of lads who's careers have been hindered or blunted through ACL injuries.
The woman's game is blighted far more then the mens.
CMAN1570 (Meath) - 14/08/2026 15:50:13
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ACL & Chronic Injuries - 1 Like(s)
Replying To GILES96: "Meath have lost the best version of Jordan Morris due to a ACL/MCL injury too i fear. He has remarkably played through the injuries which is a credit to himself and his determination to play, but the worry is its catching up on him now. He didn't have a good championship, didn't look to be moving great." That's definitely a possibility with Morris. We were all delighted at the time but he probably shouldn't have rushed back from such a nasty injury. He did become a huge player for us but when you're not 100% fit it takes its toll. He even said himself in his TG4 interview earlier this year that it could be a sore one after training. It might, as you suggested, be catching up to him.
That being said, apparently he came on for Kingscourt Stars at halftime against Ramor and had a monster game, apparently dragging Kingscourt out of the mud single handedly.
That makes me wonder if we should be utilizing Morris as an impact sub, maybe at halftime if we are chasing the game - similar to what Conlon was for us during the League. Maybe it wouldn't suit him, but we should give it a go and if he plays well while doing it he could earn his place back. Recently Morris has played in spurts, scoring a few points in quick succession and then going missing for the rest of the game.
RoyalStalwart24 (Meath) - 14/08/2026 11:06:16
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ACL & Chronic Injuries - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BigJoe14: "Meath have lost three players (Jack Kinlough, Ruari Kinnsella and Sean Coffey) in the past 12-18 months. We aren't the only ones though. Kerry have lost Sean O'Brien this week. Dublin lost a key midfielder during the championship. I don't believe it is down to load. It is just unfortunate and maybe the fact the game is so fast now especially at intercounty level and Senior Club football level, that is a factor. No offence, but there are not many players at Junior or even intermediate club level suffering ACL injuries, as the pace of the game is naturally not as high. Luck is a major part in this, and players are all well conditioned and are diligent with their injury prevention work. The speed of the game at the top level and the collisions that happen now in my opinion are a factor." Meath have lost the best version of Jordan Morris due to a ACL/MCL injury too i fear. He has remarkably played through the injuries which is a credit to himself and his determination to play, but the worry is its catching up on him now. He didn't have a good championship, didn't look to be moving great.
GILES96 (Meath) - 14/08/2026 09:21:32
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