Former AFL participant Arryn Siposs has declared he’s “ready to go” for the Philadelphia Eagles within the Super Bowl after overcoming an ankle damage.
Siposs, the Philadelphia Eagles’ punter, damage his ankle in December and missed the ultimate 4 video games of the common season plus Monday’s NFC Championship win over the San Francisco 49ers that propelled his staff to the most important sport of the 12 months.
He had beforehand stated he was very near enjoying in opposition to the 49ers and on Tuesday morning declared he was able to play however didn’t know if he’d be chosen.
His alternative, Brett Kern, was unimpressive in opposition to the 49ers, which may show a optimistic for Siposs as he hopes to affix Australian teammate Jordan Mailata in what could be the most important sport of each their careers.
“I’m actually feeling pretty good. I could have actually played on the weekend just gone but look, just a matter of roster movements and things like that which makes it a little bit interesting to get back out there,” Siposs advised SEN on Tuesday
“I’m ready to go and looking forward to hopefully being out there in two weeks’ time.
“I’m not too sure (if I’ll play), all I can do is put my (best) foot forward and keep progressing really well in terms of the treatment and all the things they need me to do from a physical point of view and (hope) I find out sooner rather than later.”
Siposs suffered a excessive ankle sprain on December 11 after being hit late by the New York Giants defence.
The 30-year-old, who performed 28 video games for St Kilda within the AFL between 2011 and 2014, prevented surgical procedure to maintain his hopes of becoming a member of within the rampant Eagles’ season.
Should he be play at Arizona on February 13, Siposs would be a part of Mailata to turn into the third and fourth Aussies to play on the NFL’s largest day.
“Jordan and I get along really well, he’s a great person and we’ve built a really good relationship,” Siposs stated.
“That’s something we’re looking forward to being able to achieve together, obviously his story is pretty unique too and something that should be recognised.
“The journey we’ve taken, different paths but all wanting to achieve the same goal is pretty cool.”
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