Garoni's shoulder so restrictive he couldn't push-up through injury
The Wodonga spearhead suffered a grade 3 AC joint injury and returned to play, though his range of movement was limited.
Hudson Garoni injured his shoulder against Lavington in round 13 and missed six weeks. When he came back, the pain and restriction were still there.
Hudson Garoni couldn't do a push-up or any pushing movements. The 26-year-old managed to play the final three games but his form dropped sharply, kicking just five goals compared to 49 in the first 13 rounds.
Multiple surgeons disagreed on whether he needed surgery. Garoni is now rehabbing the injury and hopes to avoid an operation, targeting fitness for next season.
- Grade 3
- AC joint injury grade
- Six weeks
- Weeks missed
- 49 in 13 rounds
- Goals before injury
- Five in three games
- Goals after return
Why it mattersGaroni is a key player for Wodonga after winning a premiership at Werribee in 2024. His fitness directly affects the club's prospects next year.
AustraliaLocal Ovens and Murray Football Netball League fans will watch whether Garoni can return healthy or whether surgery forces a longer absence.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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