The hits maintain coming for Manly as their season teeters on the sting of catastrophe – however the damage information isn’t as dangerous as first feared for the Roosters. Full Early Mail inside.
Aaron Woods’ transfer to Manly has hit a pothole with the veteran entrance rower set to overlook as much as a month with a damaged hand.
Woods injured his hand early within the second half on the weekend towards Cronulla however completed the match because the Sea Eagles have been crushed by the Sharks.
He now faces surgical procedure on Wednesday and a stint on the sidelines, a devastating blow after his finest efficiency since a mid-season change of golf equipment.
Manly are anticipated to be strengthened this weekend by the return of five-eighth Josh Schuster. Lock Jake Trbojevic can also be edging nearer to a comeback with State of Origin across the nook.
WALKER POISED FOR ROOSTERS COMEBACK
Sam Walker is set to spearhead a ‘Bondi Rescue’ after being cleared of season-ending surgical procedure in a significant enhance for the out-of-favour Roosters playmaker.
Talking completely to Information Corp, Walker mentioned he faces one other month on the sidelines with the knee damage he suffered within the Roosters’ NSW Cup conflict towards the Warriors in Auckland three weeks in the past.
Walker watched final Friday evening’s 48-4 rout towards the Panthers from the stands along with his knee in a brace and there have been fears the Queensland younger gun could possibly be worn out for months after injuring his ACL.
A full rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament is among the worst accidents within the code and that situation would have ended Walker’s season and seen him face 9 to 12 months of rehabilitation.
However a Sydney specialist has identified Walker with solely a sprained ACL, with the 20-year-old hoping to return to the NRL as early as spherical 15, when the Roosters search revenge towards the Panthers at Allianz Stadium.
The prognosis has come as a reduction for Walker, who watched teammate Joey Manu injury his ankle towards the premiers and is determined to combat his approach again to the highest grade to ignite the Roosters’ season.
“I’ve seen the physician and it’s all candy, only a sprain,” mentioned Walker, who’s unavailable for Friday evening’s spherical 12 conflict towards the Dragons at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
“I received’t want surgical procedure.
“I’m most certainly out for 4 weeks. I’m in a brace for an additional week-and-a-half, then I simply must get my knee transferring and get some kilometres again into it.
“Hopefully it’s not an excessive amount of longer and I can get again on the market to assist the boys.”
The Roosters have the bye in spherical 13 and Walker is predicted to overlook their spherical 14 conflict towards Canterbury at Gosford, however relying on his progress, the 2021 NRL rookie of the yr could possibly be match to face Penrith on Saturday, June 10.
Whereas Walker is presently on the outer after being dropped in spherical 7, the growth halfback or pivot will likely be a helpful choice for the Roosters throughout the State of Origin interval.
Roosters skipper James Tedesco, if match, will likely be picked for the Blues, that means Manu could possibly be required at fullback or centre, opening the door for Walker to be recalled to the NRL.
PROMISING UPDATES ON STAR ROOSTERS TRIO
The damage information isn’t as dangerous as first feared for the Roosters with veteran prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves an opportunity to play on Friday, whereas Sam Walker received’t require surgical procedure on his injured knee.
And in an extra enhance, Golden Boot winner Joseph Manu is predicted to overlook only one recreation with the five-eighth set to return in Spherical 14 to tackle the Bulldogs.
Manu left the sphere within the second half after he rolled his ankle and was in rapid agony, however halves associate Luke Keary isn’t too frightened about his long-term health.
The Roosters have the bye subsequent week, with utility Drew Hutchison anticipated to associate Keary within the halves for Friday’s recreation towards the Dragons.
“I don’t suppose it’s a syndesmosis damage, which is an efficient signal. We’ve acquired the bye so hopefully he’s solely every week or two,” Keary mentioned.
“I’m actually near Drewy so I’m stoked that he will get a possibility.”
Waerea-Hargreaves didn’t appear involved by the pectoral damage he suffered on Friday evening, with the massive man noticed in good spirits in Moore Park on Monday afternoon.
He’s prone to be named for his or her upcoming recreation, however the identical can’t be mentioned for Walker who will miss a number of weeks with a knee damage that isn’t as critical as first feared.
“I feel Sammy’s good. I spoke with him the opposite day. I don’t suppose he’s going to be out for an excessive amount of longer,” Keary mentioned.
LANE FACES TWO MONTHS ON SIDELINES
Parramatta have suffered an enormous blow forward of Friday evening’s conflict towards South Sydney with backrower Shaun Lane to overlook as much as two months with a hamstring damage.
Scans on Monday revealed the worst doable information for Lane after he hobbled off simply 29 minutes into the Eels’ 26-18 loss to Canberra.
The lanky backrower has managed solely six video games to this point this season after lacking the opening 5 rounds with a damaged jaw suffered within the preseason.
Coach Brad Arthur is predicted to lean on Bryce Cartwright, who has been used from the bench in latest weeks, to step into the beginning facet alongside Andrew Davey within the backrow.
Arthur additionally has different choices in NSW Cup with Jack Murchie and Matt Doorey.
Halfback Mitchell Moses missed final week’s loss to Canberra with concussion however is predicted to be named on Tuesday.
However the NRL’s necessary 11-day concussion stand down interval means the halfback must wait till captain’s run earlier than getting the all clear to take the sphere towards the Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium.
DOUBLE TURBO BOOST FOR SEA EAGLES, BLUES
NSW coach Brad Fittler hasn’t given up on Manly star Tom Trbojevic – and brother Jake is poised for a shock return from damage which might virtually actually propel him straight into the NSW facet.
Fittler will announce his Blues facet for recreation one in Adelaide on Might 31 this coming Monday evening – and he refuses to dismiss Trbojevic simply but.
Regardless of some modest moments, Tom nonetheless ran for 148 metres from 18 runs – together with one sort out bust – throughout Sunday’s loss to Cronulla.
Changing into more and more annoyed at speak he’s injured, Trbojevic texted The Day by day Telegraph on Monday to say: “I’ve carried out interviews and advised all people I’m okay.”
Manly chief govt Tony Mestov mentioned: “‘Turbo’ is attempting his arse off. We aren’t hiding something in any respect. He’s 100 per cent.”
With South Sydney’s Campbell Graham mounting an irresistible case, Trbojevic will likely be below stress to provide a big efficiency in Manly’s away recreation to Canberra on Sunday.
The Manly-Raiders will likely be lined by Channel 9 with Fittler prone to be attending as a commentator.
“He (Trbojevic) is effectively and actually nonetheless within the combine. There’s additionally every week to play so we will likely be watching,” Fittler mentioned.
“I’m ready for suggestions on any accidents, like we do with each participant. We’ve got a physio that rings round.
“We’re doing our due diligence in the mean time. We’ve got one week to go and I’m very assured and proud of how the staff will look health-wise.”
Jake sustained a grade two calf damage in Manly’s loss to Gold Coast at Brookvale on April 29. It was predicted he can be unavailable for as much as a month.
However the hard-working ahead has labored tirelessly throughout rehab and desires to return towards Canberra.
“Jake has to go a health take a look at this week on an injured calf. Fingers crossed,” mentioned Mestrov.
“They mentioned two to 4 weeks however he’s an opportunity of coming again early – you understand what he’s like. Jake is an important a part of the Blues and I’m certain if he’s match he will likely be picked.”
Mestrov additionally hit again at solutions Tom was enjoying injured.
“I can let you know, there’s nothing underlying from a physio report and me and ‘Seibs’ (coach Anthony Seibold) aren’t hiding something in any respect. He’s 100 per cent mate, there’s little doubt in any respect,” Mestrov mentioned.
“So far as we’re involved, Turbo is attempting his arse off. We’re supporting him and we at all times will. That’s been our mantra the entire time.
“We didn’t get the outcome on Sunday and, as a collective, we now have to go higher as a staff. It’s not about Tom.
“He’s the fullback and he depends on the forwards and others to go effectively. We’re in all probability not gelling as a staff. Daly Cherry-Evans is displaying the best way – he’s been excellent.”
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BRONCOS v PANTHERS
Thursday, 7:50pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Broncos: Adam Reynolds has been cleared of a critical neck damage, however stays unsure to face Penrith.
If unavailable, Jock Madden would come into the halves, with Reece Walsh kicking targets.
Corey Oates is an opportunity to return from a knee damage and would substitute Jesse Arthars on the wing if cleared.
Panthers: Spencer Lenui will miss a prolonged time frame with a ruptured testicle, whereas Penrith aren’t prone to have any adjustments towards the Broncos.
DRAGONS v ROOSTERS
Friday, 6pm, Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
Dragons: Tautau Moga is an opportunity to return from a shoulder damage on the wing, which can push Mat Feagai out of the facet.
Zac Lomax is an opportunity to return to the NRL rather than Max Feagai at centre.
Roosters: Joey Manu might miss as little as one recreation – together with subsequent week’s bye – with an ankle damage. His halves alternative Sam Walker missed NSW Cup with a knee concern and can also be out, with Drew Hutchinson to play five-eighth.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves suffered a pec damage on the weekend however is predicted to be named.
Egan Butcher is predicted to return from a concussion.
RABBITOHS v EELS
Friday, 8pm, Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Rabbitohs: Tom Burgess is an opportunity to return after hurting his again within the warm-up towards the Tigers.
Jed Cartwright suffered a concussion and is unsure to face Parramatta.
Eels: Mitchell Moses is predicted to return from a concussion at halfback, which can push Jake Arthur out of the facet.
Shaun Lane suffered a hamstring damage within the loss to Canberra and is out for as much as two months, with Ryan Matterson or Bryce Cartwright now prone to begin on the sting.
SHARKS v KNIGHTS
Saturday, 3pm, Coffs Worldwide Stadium, Coffs Harbour
Sharks: Siosifa Talakai was a late out towards the Sea Eagles resulting from a neck damage.
He’s an opportunity to return and would substitute Connor Tracey at centre.
Oregon Kaufusi missed the sport resulting from sickness and can seemingly return on the bench.
Sione Katoa was positioned on report for a excessive sort out.
Knights: No adjustments anticipated on the Knights following the win over the Titans.
TIGERS v COWBOYS
Saturday, 5:30pm, Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Tigers: No main adjustments anticipated on the Tigers following the loss to South Sydney.
Cowboys: Jamayne Taunoa-Brown should go concussion protocols to take his place within the facet.
Jason Taumalolo is an opportunity to return from a knee damage.
DOLPHINS v STORM
Saturday, 7:35pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Dolphins: Euan Aitken is in main doubt with a hamstring damage.
This could seemingly be offset by the return of Brenko Lee at centre from a hamstring damage of his personal.
Jesse Bromwich is an opportunity to return from a hamstring damage at prop, whereas Ray Stone is predicted to return from a concussion on the bench.
Mark Nicholls can also be an out of doors likelihood to return from a thumb damage, however is probably going nonetheless every week away.
Storm: Nelson Asofa-Solomona is unsure for the conflict with the Dolphins resulting from a rib cartilage damage.
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BULLDOGS v TITANS
Sunday, 2pm, Accor Stadium, Sydney
Bulldogs: Josh Addo-Carr is predicted to return on the wing rather than final week’s debutant Blake Wilson.
Chris Patolo performed 23 minutes on return from a prolonged damage lay-off in NSW Cup, he’ll seemingly return to the NRL in coming rounds.
Titans: Erin Clark is an opportunity to return from a finger damage, whereas Toby Sexton is predicted to return from damage by way of QLD Cup.
RAIDERS v SEA EAGLES
Sunday, 2pm, GIO Stadium, Canberra
Raiders: Zac Woolford is predicted to be dominated out of the conflict with Manly resulting from concussion.
Danny Levi is an opportunity to return from a damaged jaw which might be a direct alternative at hooker, however he might require one other week earlier than being cleared.
Tom Starling would play huge minutes at hooker both beginning or off the bench if each have been unavailable.
Sea Eagles: Josh Aloiai dislocated his shoulder within the loss to Cronulla, whereas Kelma Tuilagi suffered a suspected facial fracture and Aaron Woods has a damaged hand. So count on some change within the Manly pack.
Jake Trbojevic is a robust likelihood to return from damage and would substitute Aloiai within the center.
Both Ethan Bullemor or Ben Trbojevic would substitute Tuilagi on the sting. Josh Schuster is predicted to return from damage at five-eighth rather than Cooper Johns.
Initially revealed as NRL Early Mail Spherical 12: Damage newest for Aaron Woods and Sydney Roosters trio
