Lenny

[MC Gusto]

Sen1116 reckon lenny hayes has played his last game due to a weakened sternum after his heart operation...

[MC Gusto]

Wtf anyone hear this???

[Sobraz]

what?!

[MC Gusto]

My mate just text me supposedly sen are saying that

[saint75]

Don't exaggerate. That was not what was said. A caller rang for clarification on a rumour.

The rumour was from a caller that 'claimed' he had a friend close to the club that said because Lenny had to have his sternum cut during his heart operation, the sternum was weakened and he wouldn't be able to play again.

Expect the club to clarify that this is rubbish.

Bartlett and Balmy had heard no rumours of this and are going to contact the club.

[savatage]

Seemed pretty happy cooking barbeque for Steven Baker yesterday. Sounds like typical bulls***.

[saint75]

My mate just text me supposedly sen are saying that

Your mate is not an Essendon supporter by any chance?

[saintlee]

Noooo....hope that is bs

[stkildathunda]

It's an unconfirmed rumour that SEN should never allow go to air.

[saintbrat]

Don't exaggerate. That was not what was said. A caller rang for clarification on a rumour.

The rumour was from a caller that 'claimed' he had a friend close to the club that said because Lenny had to have his sternum cut during his heart operation, the sternum was weakened and he wouldn't be able to play again.

Expect the club to clarify that this is rubbish.

Bartlett and Balmy had heard no rumours of this and are going to contact the club.

wasn't it corrected weeks ago that he had Keyhole surgery- not ' open heart' ?

[saint75]

Don't exaggerate. That was not what was said. A caller rang for clarification on a rumour.

The rumour was from a caller that 'claimed' he had a friend close to the club that said because Lenny had to have his sternum cut during his heart operation, the sternum was weakened and he wouldn't be able to play again.

Expect the club to clarify that this is rubbish.

Bartlett and Balmy had heard no rumours of this and are going to contact the club.

wasn't it corrected weeks ago that he had Keyhole surgery- not ' open heart' ?

Don't let the facts get in the way of a good rumour/story Saintbrat!!!!!!! LOL

[Dr Spaceman]

Where's plugger?

He'd know

[matrix]

if anyone has pluggsies mobile number he could prob chuck lenny on the blower to clear this bullshite up, straight from the horses mouth

[elvis lives]

Hilarious. Almost a year to the day that SEN ran a rumour that Lenny's knee was not recovering from surgery and would not play again. They are keen to retire him it would seem

[saintbrat]

hey someone can just ask him
https://twitter.com/Len_hayes

[Legendary]

The type of operation Lenny Hayes had is done in 2 different ways - 1) Keyhole surgery and 2) Open chest surgery.

With the open chest procedure, the sternum is cut through and separated using clamps, which hold it apart to allow access to the heart. This is how bypass surgery is done. With this type of surgery, the recovery period can be 8-10 weeks as obviously the sternum bone needs to heal properly.

In a young and supremely fit athlete such as Lenny Hayes, even having this type of surgery would NOT stop him playing football again. It would just mean a longer recovery period.


However it appears from media reports that Lenny had keyhole surgery. Which is minimally invasive. And would certainly be the preferred option with someone wanting to get back onto the field quickly.


Either way, he is 100% ok to play next year. SEN should not air this rubbish.

[Jacks Back]

He's probably out working like some of us have to (I think he's a manicurist or something) and won't be available for comment until later this arvo.

[bergsone]

He's probably out working like some of us have to (I think he's a manicurist or something) and won't be available for comment until later this arvo.

who? plugger or lenny

[dragit]

Apparently key-hole surgery turned into something much bigger when they saw the actual size of his heart. They ended up using a team of ten with chainsaws.

[MC Gusto]

nah my mate is a sainter but i am glad those who heard it have clarified cos i was freaking out!! sounds like total BS which is a relief

[andrewg]

Plugs has taken his bat and ball and gone home. Just a rumor but its frightning the prospect of not having him........mmm

[St Lenny]

Jesus, dont give me a heart attack myself.

[paddy]

it would have been keyhole surgery,

It may sound crass but it is obvious because the club signed him for an extra year before the surgery... if there was any risk AT ALL that he wouldn't be right to play at full strength... they would have waited until after he was on his feet to re-sign him....

[plugger66]

What is this about Lenny?

[gringo]

What is this about Lenny?

they need you to give him a call and ask him if his sternum is f***ed.