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Round 4 Injury Wrap-up

NRL Physio

The NRL Physio is back for another week to give you the wrap up on injuries and recoveries from Round 4 of the 2017 NRL season.

The opinions given by the author of this article are given by a qualified physiotherapist, HOWEVER they are based on the information available to the author at the time of publication; are general; and are not based on any formal physical assessment and/or diagnosis by the author. If you believe you may be suffering from an injury similar to one commented on by the author, do not rely on the author’s advice as it may not apply to you – see a qualified physiotherapist for a full assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan.

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Jake Friend

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Jake Friend cleared to return this week for the Roosters after recovering from an undisplaced maxillary (upper jaw) fracture.

 

Sam Burgess

After getting taken off for a Head Injury Assessment last round Sam Burgess has been named for Round 5 and will take the field at lock.

 

Josh Hodgson

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Josh Hodgson had a cortisone (anti-inflammatory) injection in sternum, which would suggest no fractures. It is a pain tolerance issue and knowing how tough this Englishman is he is a chance for Round 5 this week against the Eels.

 

Suliasi Vunivalu

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The Fijian flyer is a chance to return for the Storm this week after a likely grade 1-2 AC joint sprain (two week recovery). He’s been named on an extended bench in the #21 jersey.

 

Kieran Foran

I tweeted the below on the day of the game but it seems like it must have been a very minor strain as the Warriors have named him to play this week.

 

Luke Brooks

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Luke Brooks has been ruled unavailable for the Tigers this week as he recovers from hamstring strain.

No official word on grading yet. Could be 4-6 weeks recovery if confirmed grade 2 hamstring strain. Will keep you posted.

 

Ben Matulino

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I thought media report that he would return this week seemed a bit premature. He was not named by the Warriors this week and should still be a few weeks away.

As always if you have any questions, throw a comment down below or hit me up on Twitter @nrlphysio or Facebook.

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NRL Physio

The "NRL Physio" is a qualified and practicing physiotherapist. He tweets from @NRLPhysio and writes for us about injuries to NRL players and their recovery times.

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