NSW skipper Boyd Cordner left the field in the 19th minute of Sate of Origin Game I on Wednesday night after a head blow.
The 28-year-old’s head collided with a QLD player’s hip and he was immediately taken off the field for an HIA. Fortunately, he passed and returned to the field 10 minutes from time in the first half.
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Cordner has a bad history of concussions. He missed six weeks earlier in the year after a nasty blow in the Roosters’ Round 8 loss to the Storm.
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The carnage for the blues continued through the first half.
Cameron Murray was assisted by the field in the 22nd minute after twisting his leg in a tackle. At halftime it was revealed that he sustained a hamstring injury and would not be returning.
“Yuck,” said Andrew Johns in the comment. “He can hardly walk.”
Christian Welch was taken off the field late in the game for an HIA. The QLD prop needed assistance after looking a little dazed from a device.
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Cameron Murray’s leg is twisted in a duel.Source: FOX SPORT
Maroons striker Felise Kaufusi was out early in the game with a lower leg injury and Blues half Luke Keary injured his arm, but both were able to continue playing.
QLD newcomer Brenko Lee scratched late with a calf injury after failing to pass a fitness test prior to the clash on Wednesday.
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State of origin 2020, Game 1 Injury, NSW Blues v QLD Maroons, Cameron Murray, Boyd Cordner Concussion, Head blow, Emergency Room, Injuries
NSW skipper Boyd Cordner left the field in the 19th minute of Sate of Origin Game I on Wednesday night after a head blow.
The 28-year-old’s head collided with a QLD player’s hip and he was immediately taken off the field for an HIA. Fortunately, he passed and returned to the field 10 minutes from time in the first half.
Watch State of Origin I REPLAY on Kayo – Available 30 minutes full-time, with no in-game commercials and Fox League commentary. New to Kayo? Get your 14-day free trial and start streaming right away
Cordner has a bad history of concussions. He missed six weeks earlier in the year after a nasty blow in the Roosters’ Round 8 loss to the Storm.
Cordner Cops knocks on the head
0:38
The carnage for the blues continued through the first half.
Cameron Murray was assisted by the field in the 22nd minute after twisting his leg in a tackle. At halftime it was revealed that he sustained a hamstring injury and would not be returning.
“Yuck,” said Andrew Johns in the comment. “He can hardly walk.”
Christian Welch was taken off the field late in the game for an HIA. The QLD prop needed assistance after looking a little dazed from a device.
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Maroons striker Felise Kaufusi was out early in the game with a lower leg injury and Blues half Luke Keary injured his arm, but both were able to continue playing.
QLD newcomer Brenko Lee scratched late with a calf injury after failing to pass a fitness test prior to the clash on Wednesday.
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FULL ORIGIN INFRINGEMENT LIST
Cameron Murray (leg) – TBC
Brenko Lee (calf) – TBC
Ryan Papenhuyzen (calf) – Game II – III
Dale Finucane (Calf) – Game II – III
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