Craig Ednie set to coach Rennie for the remainder of the season

Ironically, Ednie suffered a dislocated ankle when landing awkwardly after dragging down one of the most spectacular marks of his career.

Adding further irony, the injury occured in the dying seconds of Rennie's loss against flag contender Strathmerton in the Picola and District league on Saturday.

Ednie knew immediately he was in serious trouble.

"I got to experience the highs and lows of football in a matter of seconds I guess," Ednie said.

"I can't really remember the mark but I landed awkwardly and my brittle, old bones didn't handle it too well.

"I was in severe pain right away and my ankle was on a bit of an angle but went back in when they were putting me on the stretcher which was a good result."

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Ednie was transported to Wangaratta hospital by car and was allowed to return home late on Saturday night.

"If I had waited for an ambulance I would have ended up in hospital in Shepparton and a fair way from home," he said.

"So I took a few painkillers and got driven to Wangaratta instead."

He is set to meet with a specialist from the fracture clinic on Friday to determine the best form of treatment.

The 39-year-old said he was still keen to remain as coach of Rennie for the remainder of the season.

"This was always going to be my last year of playing," he said.

"But I still want to coach for the rest of the year and keep a positive vibe around the joint.

"I won't be throwing the job in, that's for sure.

"The club was aware I wasn't going to coach again next year before the season started."

Ednie, who works as an electrician, expects to be off work for at least six weeks.

"I'm not allowed to put any weight on my ankle for six weeks," he said.

"Then whatever after that, which isn't ideal.

"The bosses at Murray River Electrical including Marcus McMillan have been amazing and I can't thank them enough."

Ednie said a punctured lung and four broken ribs suffered in a marking contest about four seasons ago was the worst injury of his career.

"I spent four night in ICU so that was a lot worse than doing an ankle," he said.

"But that's football and I'm not complaining."

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