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The Weekend Wrap: 9/9/18

September 9, 2018, 11:14 pm By Joel Leave a Comment

Rabbitohs halfback Adam Reynolds will require scans on his shoulder, and captain Greg Inglis took a blow to the ribs, but both players are expected to be back next week for their semi final against the Dragons.

Rabbitohs assistant coach David Furner will leave the club at the end of the season, after landing the head coaching job at Leeds.

Warriors fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will be in a race against time to be ready for the Kiwi’s end-of-year Test, after suffering a strained MCL.

The news was worse for Sharks star Wade Graham, who’ll miss the rest of the finals and the start of next season, after tearing his ACL in the loss to the Roosters.

Roosters centre Latrell Mitchell is in danger of missing his side’s preliminary final, after being charged with a crusher tackle on Josh Dugan.

Roosters prop Siosiua Taukeiaho is also in some doubt, after injuring his ankle during the win.

Dragons forward Jack de Belin failed to finish his side’s win due to an ankle problem, but still expects to be back for next week’s semi final.

The same can’t be said for Gareth Widdop, who dislocated his shoulder again, and is considered “no chance” for next weekend.

The Eels are rumoured to be shopping Mitch Moses around to other NRL clubs, after reluctantly accepting that nobody wants Corey Norman.

NRL fans had best make sure their TV’s mute button is functioning, following reports that Ray Hadley will be calling more games for Channel 9 in 2019.

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Filed Under: NRL News and Rumours Tagged With: Adam Reynolds, David Furner, Gareth Widdop, Greg Inglis, Jack de Belin, Latrell Mitchell, Mitch Moses, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Siosiua Taukeiaho, Wade Graham

The Weekend Wrap: 22/7/18

July 22, 2018, 9:38 pm By Joel Leave a Comment

The Bulldogs are set to finally receive some positive news, with second-rower Rhyse Martin expected to re-sign, potentially as soon as this week.

It’ll be little consolation for the Raiders, but the NRL have admitted that the touch judge erred in raising his flag, leading to a bizarre try that all but ended the Raiders’ season.

Despite failing to finish his side’s win over the Raiders, Sharks second-rower Wade Graham is expected to be fine for Thursday’s clash with the Broncos.

Boom Panthers utility Jarome Luai is set for an extended stint on the sidelines, after the club confirmed he’s suffered a syndesmosis injury in his left ankle.

The Titans received some positive news before their loss to the Knights, when forward Keegan Hipgrave re-signed for another two years.

The Rabbitohs and second-rower John Sutton are working towards an extension, with both sides keen to see Sutton remain at Redfern for another season.

Storm winger Young Tonumaipea has played his last game for the club (for now, at least), and departed for his Mormon mission in Belgium.

Warriors five-eighth Blake Green was a late scratching from their loss to the Storm with a rib injury, but is expected back next week.

Despite being one of the form hookers of the competition, Warriors rake Isaac Luke may be forced to take a pay-cut if he’s to remain in New Zealand, due to salary cap pressure.

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Filed Under: NRL News and Rumours Tagged With: Blake Green, Isaac Luke, Jarome Luai, John Sutton, Keegan Hipgrave, Rhyse Martin, Wade Graham, Young Tonumaipea

The Weekend Wrap: 6/5/18

May 6, 2018, 11:08 pm By Joel Leave a Comment

The Des Hasler era of the Bulldogs is officially behind them, with Hasler and the club reaching an out-of-court settlement over his sacking last year.

The Broncos are likely to be without giant Payne Haas for up to a month, and possibly utility Jack Bird for a week due to an ankle injury and a quad injury, respectively.

Panthers fullback Dallin Watene-Zelezniak hasn’t been charged for not striking Kyle Feldt (he was inexplicably sin-binned though).

Panthers forward Trent Merrin missed the team’s loss, due to a compound fracture of his finger suffered during the warm-up.

The Panthers have apparently begun exploring possible solutions to their shortage of wingers, with Sea Eagles winger Akuila Uate reportedly given a tour of the Panthers facility.

Despite taking immediately to hospital with a rib contusion, Titans forward Jai Arrow potentially may not miss any time.

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has conceded that it’s unlikely the club will be able to keep forwards Junior Paulo and Shannon Boyd, saying “If Junior and Boydy are getting this astronomical money offered from other clubs, they go with my best wishes”.

Despite all failing to finish the game, Stephen Kearney is optimistic that Adam Blair, Shaun Johnson and Isaac Luke could all be available for next weekend’s clash with the Roosters.

Sharks coach Shane Flanagan has revealed that the Sea Eagles have “made enquiries” about half Trent Hodkinson; however he won’t be releasing Hodkinson, because “it’s not (his) job to look after Manly”.

Sharks second-rower Wade Graham is in doubt for State of Origin 1, after tearing his hamstring again in his side’s win over the Eels.

The Storm are set to open negotiations with head coach Craig Bellamy about an extension, as early as Monday.

Despite being road-blocked from getting Hodkinson, Sea Eagles coach Trent Barrett has ruled out making a play for Todd Carney “at this stage”.

also raised the issue of cannonball tackles, after five-eighth Dylan Walker suffered an hyper-extended knee.

After deciding to remain at Manly this week, Barrett may also eventually have to learn arabic, with a Qatari consortium reportedly launching a bid to buy the Sea Eagles.

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Filed Under: NRL News and Rumours Tagged With: Adam Blair, Akuila Uate, Craig Bellamy, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Des Hasler, Dylan Walker, Isaac Luke, Jack Bird, Jai Arrow, Junior Paulo, Payne Haas, Shane Flanagan, Shannon Boyd, Shaun Johnson, Todd Carney, Trent Barrett, Trent Hodkinson, Trent Merrin, Wade Graham

The Weekend Wrap: 15/4/18

April 16, 2018, 12:58 am By Joel Leave a Comment

Roosters forward Siosiua Taukeiaho will require further scans on Monday on a knee injury suffered in the pre-game warm-up, after earlier scans were inconclusive.

The Sharks will be without captain Paul Gallen for 4-6 weeks, after scans confirmed he suffered a Grade 2 MCL injury in his side’s loss to the Dragons.

In better news for Cronulla, Andrew Fifita, Wade Graham and Luke Lewis have all been cleared of major injuries, although all remain in doubt for this weekend’s clash with the Panthers.

Broncos second-rower Matt Gillett will miss up to 3 months of football, after it was revealed he’s been playing with a broken neck.

The Warriors have lost Solomone Kata for up to 4 weeks due to an ankle injury suffered in their first loss of the season.

Warriors second-rower Leivaha Pulu will need further assessment on his ankle injury though, but is also expected to miss some time.

The full extent of the Bulldogs’ salary cap woes have been revealed, with reports that the club have just $800,000 in cap space remaining for 2019, and 12 players off contract.

Panthers winger Josh Mansour appears set for an extended stint on the sidelines, after suffering a suspected fractured cheekbone in his side’s hammering of the Titans.

The Titans weren’t without their own issues though, with Nathan Peats failing to return after the 25th minute due to a rib injury.

The Denver Test between New Zealand and England remains on track to proceed, after a meeting with NRL CEOs and the RLPA this week.

The Fiji Bati will need to find a find a new head coach, after Mick Potter announced his resignation after four yeas in the role.

Melbourne have poached a collection of showpiece matches for coming years, including the 2019 All Stars game, a 2021 & 2025 Origin match, and a 2022 & 2023 Kangaroos Test match.

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Filed Under: NRL News and Rumours Tagged With: Andrew Fifita, Josh Mansour, Leivaha Pulu, Luke Lewis, Matt Gillett, Mick Potter, Nathan Peats, Paul Gallen, Siosiua Taukeiaho, Solomone Kata, Wade Graham

Graham cleared of major injury, Tagataese in doubt

August 28, 2017, 2:12 pm By Joel Leave a Comment

The Sharks have received mixed news on the injury front, with second-rower Wade Graham cleared of a leg fracture, but forward Sam Tagataese in doubt due to a calf injury.

The Sharks have announced that the results of Graham’s scans revealed a bad cork and significant bruising, while scans on Tagataese showed “some damage” to the prop forward’s calf.

The Sharks also mentioned that they expect utility Jack Bird to return for the weekend’s clash with the Knights.

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Filed Under: NRL News and Rumours Tagged With: Cronulla Sharks News, Sam Tagataese, Wade Graham

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