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ACL & Chronic Injuries

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I'm not physio or a doctor.But does the rate of very serious injury including ACL seem extremely high?

Is it purely down to excessive load , S&C or luck!

County squad has four lads out now with ACLs last count. I know pitch 6 in Dunganny is developing a sinister reputation for injuries, yet its like a carpet and incredibly well maintained. So whats the common trend?

Intercounty/club player's probably playing upwards of 35-40 games depending on how deep season goes.

For me load must be a root cause.

Meathooooo (Meath) - Posts: 104 - 12/08/2026 18:17:25    2689617

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Replying To Meathooooo:  "I'm not physio or a doctor.But does the rate of very serious injury including ACL seem extremely high?

Is it purely down to excessive load , S&C or luck!

County squad has four lads out now with ACLs last count. I know pitch 6 in Dunganny is developing a sinister reputation for injuries, yet its like a carpet and incredibly well maintained. So whats the common trend?

Intercounty/club player's probably playing upwards of 35-40 games depending on how deep season goes.

For me load must be a root cause."
I think it's primarily the extreme load upon players, particularly county players. It's also the nature of the game now - in the modern game you need to be fast, strong and learn to bring intensity to matches, which takes its toll overtime.

What you need is a top class S&C coaching team to keep them fully fit. Luck (or rather unluckiness) can take a part to be fair, as some things are out of their hands.

It's mounting up for us though. Coffey, Kinsella…It's getting tricky.

RoyalStalwart24 (Meath) - Posts: 88 - 13/08/2026 11:07:47    2689667

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The difference between teams winning a Leinster title or all Ireland and not can be these type injury. Although Westmeath won Leinster without Luke Laughlin, you'd get some odds of them winning a Leinster snd him playing nearly no part

dickie10 (UK) - Posts: 978 - 13/08/2026 16:06:04    2689732

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