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NRL Physio Injury Updates: Round 12

JB

Our resident rugby league injury expert, the NRL Physio has written a wrap-up of the injuries and recoveries after Round 12.

We’ll start with a focus on the players selected for Origin next Wednesday 6 June 2018.

 

Origin Players

Billy Slater

The Maroons veteran is still on restricted training. Even the most minor hamstring strains require 7-10 days back to 100%. He is passed that point now and whilst he has a risk of re-injuring during the game he will play.

 

James Roberts

The Blues speedster is on slightly lighter duties, letting his achilles settle early in the week. He should also be ok to make his Origin debut.

 

Ben Hunt

The Maroons #7 is doing light shuttle runs and not yet moving freely. He would expect attempt to ramp it up later in the week. He may not be completely recovered to 100% by Origin with aggravated thigh cork but should be ok to play.

 

 

NRL Players

Nathan Brown

Many NRLCEOs will be frustrated by the lack of information on Nathan Brown over the last few weeks. News is that he ran well at the Eels captains run although his ankle was heavily strapped. It is looking good for him to play this round against the Knights although even if he is fit to play, the Eels will likely ease him back to a full workload after he missed the past seven weeks with a likely moderate grade high ankle sprain

 

Shaun Johnson

There has been confirmation from the Warriors that Shaun Johnson is expected to return from his ankle injury in Round 14.

 

Ryan Matterson

Matterson underwent two HIA’s in two weeks and suffered some delayed/lingering symptoms after a head injury in Round 11. This caused him to miss the Roosters game in Round 12 but he will be fit for selection this weekend.

 

Aiden Tolman

The Bulldogs workhorse has progressed well with his rehab post syndesmosis repair surgery, and would have been available to play if the Bulldogs had a Round 13 game. It will be a 10 week return to play when he returns in Round 14.

 

Josh Dugan

The Sharks representative back is out for 3-4 weeks with a stress reaction in his foot, which is the preceding stage to a stress fracture. A stress reaction involves the structure of bone becoming weaker but no fracture is yet present. Interestingly Dugan just returned from a foot fracture after three weeks.

Alex Glenn

The Broncos back rower is expected to return in Round 14. It will be a four week return to play after suffering a grade 2 MCL sprain.

Payne Haas

Recent confirmation of a shoulder reconstruction for Payne Haas which will be the end of his season unfortunately with a 4-6 month recovery.

 

If you have Foxtel, check out Andrew Voss’s show “The Fan” Tuesday’s at 7.30pm. I will be making an appearance every couple of weeks to talk through some common injuries that occur in the NRL.

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

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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A Founder of NRLCEO. Jamie spends far more time on running the site than his own team and is therefore a perennial struggler, much to the delight of his mates. He is a former Bears, now Raiders tragic. A rangy lock who avoided running the ball at all costs, he once tackled (flopped on) John Hopoate. Web geek by day, web geek by night.
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A Founder of NRLCEO. Jamie spends far more time on running the site than his own team and is therefore a perennial struggler, much to the delight of his mates. He is a former Bears, now Raiders tragic. A rangy lock who avoided running the ball at all costs, he once tackled (flopped on) John Hopoate. Web geek by day, web geek by night.