Social media has erupted during the night over the news that David Myers could miss up to 8 weeks due to an injury sustained at training.
At one point the 27-year-old was trending on Twitter Australia wide ranking number one.
Myersy's had a putrid run with injuries but his strength of character keeps him bouncing back every time. The left hoof will be back soon ð
— Dyson Heppell (@DysonHeppell) February 21, 2017
Feel for David Myers! Worst run of injuries over 10yrs. Yet has the best attitude & a leader of the club. #godons #getwellsoon @EssendonFC
— Hector Vasconcelo (@Vasallino) February 21, 2017
David Myers is now trending in Australia, ranking 1
— TT Mobile AU (@TTMobile_au) February 21, 2017
@EssendonFC Thinking if you Myers. ðð» Hope your recovery is good. Only miss a couple of the matches really. Wish you could of been there rd1
— Westy (@Donzilla31) February 21, 2017
@EssendonFC Had a rough trot. Good luck with the recovery Myersy! ð
— Adrian Betts (@TheBetterAdrian) February 21, 2017
@EssendonFC give him a hug from all of usð´⚫ð¤ð¤
— Lorraine (@lorrainebomber) February 21, 2017
@EssendonFC Thinking if you Myers. ðð» Hope your recovery is good. Only miss a couple of the matches really. Wish you could of been there rd1
— Westy (@Donzilla31) February 21, 2017