For the Broncos, things seem to be getting worse and worse. Young striker Thomas Flegler is said to be out for the rest of the season.
The courier mail Pete Badel reports that Flegler is in need of a shoulder reconstruction and is facing a five-month recovery. The 20-year-old is also reportedly determined to play through the injury this weekend before undergoing surgery as the injury situation is so dire in Brisbane.
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Striker star striker Dale Finucane will miss the rest of the regular season with a calf injury.
The club confirmed in a statement on Monday that the 28-year-old Finucane suffered a torn calf during training and will have to take a six-week break. He is expected to recover in time for the final.
It is a huge disappointment for Finucane, who would have played his 200th NRL game against the Aale on Thursday.
Finucane joins injured Storm stars Cameron Munster, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Smith. Smith is expected to return this week, however.
GRAPHIC WARNING – FOR IMAGE UNROLL: Manly expects Joel Thompson to be fully fit for the duel with South Sydney at the weekend, although the second rower partially cut his tongue in the defeat in Newcastle.
Thompson bit his tongue during Sunday’s Knights loss between 26 and 24. His teammate Curtis Sironen revealed the gruesome consequences on social media.
Sea Eagles Physio James Rahme said Thompson is likely to be well suited for this weekend’s match-up with the Rabbitohs.
“You normally make a pretty good recovery from injuries like this, so I would imagine Joel should play this week,” said Rahme.
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Manly sent Thompson to a plastic surgeon to have his tongue sewn on Sunday night.
However, there is less positive news with framing that explains Brendan Elliot’s season is over due to an ACL rupture.
As Rahme confirmed, Tom Trbojevic is still not ready to return, which means Des Hasler is likely to assist Reuben Garrick in the fullback against the Bunnies.
“It’s out of our control and unfortunately it’s beyond Tom’s control,” said Rahme. “He is 95 percent there for the healed tissue.
“Once that’s healed, we can really push him onto the field and get him back on the team.”
Cade Cust and Jack Gosiewki finished the game with punches, but both should be fine.
COMPLETE INJURY per club
INJURED IN LAP 14
Brendan Elliott, White-tailed Eagle (ACL) – season
Kieran Foran, Bulldogs (ankle) – TBC
Jake Turpin, Broncos (hand) – TBC
Bayley Sironen, Rabbitohs (leg) – TBC
Dale Copley, Titans (chest) season
Jai Arrow, Titans (AC joint) – TBC
Luke Keary, Roosters (Rib) – Round 16-17
Lachlan Lam, Roosters (ankles) – TBC
Mitchell Aubusson, Roosters (shoulder) – TBC
Suliasi Vunivalu, Sturm (Kiefer) – Round 18-20
Jahrome Hughes, Sturm (Groin) – TBC
BRONCOS
Jake Turpin, (hand) – TBC
Payne Haas (suspension) – Round 17th
Corey Oates (Leg) – Round 15
Tevita Pangai Jr (hold COVID) – resigned
Alex Glenn (knee) – Round 15
Anthony Milford (thigh) – Round 17th
Jordan Kahu (shoulder) – Round 17th
Sean O’Sullivan (knee) – mid season
Keenan Palasia (knee) – late season
Jack Bird (ACL) – season
Tesi Niu (wrist) – season
Matt Lodge (Bein) – season
RAIDERS
Semi Valemei (knee) – Round 17th
Emre Guler (ankle) – Round 17-19
Michael Oldfield (thumb) – Round 20
Corey Horsburgh (foot) – Round 20
Sebastian Kris (extended sick leave)
Andre Niko (knee) – season
Bailey Simonsson (shoulder) – season
Josh Hodgson (knee) – season
Sia Soliola (facial fracture) – season
BULLDOGS
Jake Averillo (hip) – Round 15
Will Hopoate (Syndesmosis) – Round 15
Isaiah Tass (knee) – season
Adam Elliott (shoulder) – season
Joe Stimson (shoulder) season
Sharks
Andrew Fifita (Finger) – Round 15
Chad Townsend (Calf) – Round 15-17
Bronson Xerri (suspended) – resigned
Cameron King (knee) – season
TITANS
Dale Copley (chest) – season
Jai Arrow (AC joint) – TBC
Mitch Rein (knee) – Round 15
Phillip Sami (knee) – Round 15
Ryan James (knee) – season
Jonus Pearson (chest) – season
SEA EAGLE
Brendan Elliott (ACL) – season
Martin Taupau (Concussion) – Round 15
Tom Trbojevic (thigh) – Round of 16
Addin Fonua-Blake (lower leg) – Round 18
Dylan Walker (foot) – Round 18th
Manase Fainu (stepped back) – indefinitely
STORM
Dale Finucane (Calf) – Final
Suliasi Vunivalu (Pine) – Round 18-20
Jahrome Hughes (groin) – TBC
Cameron Munster (knee) – Round 15-16
Max King (Achilles) Round 15
Cameron Smith (shoulder) – Round 15-16
Marion Seve (ear) – indefinite
Paul Momirovski (finger) – final
Tui Kamikamica (back) – final
Fitzgibbon needs to be addressed
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KNIGHT
Pasamai Saulo (suspension) – 15th round
Starford To’a (COVID Hold) – Round 17
Simi Sagi (hold COVID) – Round 17
Sione Matautia (knee) – Round 18
Bradman Best (ankle) – indefinite
Edrick Lee (wrist) – indefinite
Jayden Brailey (knee) – season
Andrew McCullough (thigh) – season
Connor Watson (Achilles) – season
COWBOYS
Daejarn Asi (knee) – TBC
John Asiata (knee) – TBC
Valentine Holmes (ankle) – Round 18-20
Peter Hola (wrist) – indefinite
EEL
Peni Terepo – indefinite
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PANTHERS
Dean Whare (Adductor) – Round 15
Brian To’o (Ankle) – Round 15
Kurt Capewell (knee) – Round 16
Charlie Staines (thigh) – Round 17th
RABBITS
Bayley Sironen (leg) – TBC
Liam Knights (suspension) – Round 17
Hame Sele (shoulder) – Round 16
James Roberts (pec) – finals
Ethan Lowe (neck) – season
Tom Amone (knee) – season
Braidon Burns (knee) – season
DRAGONS
Jackson Ford (suspension) – Round 16
Tariq Sims (shoulder) – TBC
Jack de Belin (resigned) – indefinitely
Moses Masoe on the mend
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MUTE
Luke Keary, Roosters (Rib) – Round 16-17
Lachlan Lam (ankle) – final
Mitchell Aubusson (shoulder) – 20th round final
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Calf) – Round 15
Daniel Tupou (ankle) – Round 15
Brett Morris (back) – Round 16
Angus Crichton (knee) – Round 16
Boyd Cordner (Concussion) – Round 17th
Victor Radley (ACL) – season
Sam Verrills (ACL) – season
Billy Smith (knee) – season
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Nathaniel Roache (knee) – Round 15
Eliesa Katoa (suspension) – Round of 16
Leeson Ah Mau (chest) season
Taane Milne (knee) – season
Jackson Free (knee) season
Bunty Afoa (knee) – season
TIGER
Zane Musgrove (foot) – Round 16-18
Harry Grant (knee) – Round 17th
Michael Chee Kam (Seizure) – Indefinite
Billy Walters (knee) – season
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