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Horrific luck for Luke Metcalf who won’t return after suffering a right hamstring injury. Rare goalkicking mechanism now seen twice in two weeks (after Ashton Ward in Round 23). Metcalf also has an extensive hamstring injury history - earlier this season a left hamstring injury cost him 6 weeks, and in 2023 right and left hamstring injuries both cost him 6+ weeks. A best case minor strain would usually be a 2-4 week return, but considering Metcalf’s history wouldn’t be surprised to see the Warriors be conservative with his return date.

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Jock Madden missed the past 4 weeks after requiring surgery on his testicles. Madden indicates he copped a knee to the groin at training that resulted in a haematoma in his testicles, which is a pooling of blood that forms a raised lump. He was rushed in for surgery hours after the incident. Thankfully if treatment is performed within 2-3 days 90% make a full recovery with no long term implications (fertility etc)

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Reece Walsh will go for scans on what the Broncos suspect is a syndesmosis injury. Mechanism about as textbook as it gets - weight of tackler drops down on Walsh’s ankle, turns foot out. Traumatic nature + high level of force brings concern for moderate to high grade syndesmosis injury - potential for surgery (6-8 weeks) is there & even if not with 3 games left would be lucky to feature again this season.

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Jacob Liddle won’t return after suffering what the Dragons say is a suspected calf injury. Non-contact step back + push off mechanism and had the “look behind to see who kicked me.” Mechanism has all the makings of an achilles injury, but is one of the easiest for medical staff to diagnose with hands on tests. So Dragons report of calf injury + location of ice higher up on lower leg is a big positive. Hopefully avoided worst case & while a calf tear would be season ending it wouldn’t have longer term implications.

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$Graphic footage - horrible to see for Dylan Lucas who is medicabbed off with a left ankle injury. By video obvious concern for ankle fracture dislocation - contact mechanism with tackler coming down on lower leg & foot trapped underneath. Could see clear deformity at ankle. Wide recovery range for such a brutal injury but usually at least 3+ months. Thoughts with Lucas.$

Graphic footage - horrible to see for Dylan Lucas who is medicabbed off with a left ankle injury. By video obvious concern for ankle fracture dislocation - contact mechanism with tackler coming down on lower leg & foot trapped underneath. Could see clear deformity at ankle. Wide recovery range for such a brutal injury but usually at least 3+ months. Thoughts with Lucas.

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Ashton Ward won’t return & will go for scans after suffering a hamstring injury. Mechanism not a common one - don’t see a hamstring strain during goal kicking very often. Already tough to have a quick return from hamstring injuries, but significantly limited his function (had to be helped off) so worry for at least a partial tear & multi week recovery.

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I’ve been known to be critical of a high tackle or two, but Caslick getting yellow carded for this isn’t punishment driving behaviour change. Focus on technique for mine & her technique could not be much better here. Gone low with arms in a wrapping motion, super rough card

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Unbelievable scenes with both Adam Reynolds & Ezra Mam suffering hamstring injuries on the one play - a turn & chase on Xavier Coates. Both high speed mechanisms & noticeably limping - likely multi-week recoveries incoming & as we’ve seen with other similar cases recently could easily be 4-6 weeks. Never seen anything like it.

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Marcelo Montoya will go for scans on a right ankle injury & the Bulldogs indicate he is in extreme doubt to play next week. Mechanism brings concern for syndesmosis injury with contact causing foot to twist out. Scans to determine severity but considering traumatic nature + needing assistance from the field - worry for moderate to high grade injury & multi-week recovery. Nicho Hynes has been charged with Grade 2 Dangerous Contact (hip drop tackle) & faces a 1 week suspension.

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Horrible news with Isabelle Kelly off to hospital with a suspected broken jaw in her milestone game. Traumatic mechanism copping an accidental elbow straight to the face. Only 5 weeks until the NRLW GF - common recovery range for broken jaws is 4-8 weeks. Fingers crossed it isn’t season ending but didn’t look good.

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Isaiah Iongi will go for scans after suffering a knee injury - sideline report indicates the Eels believe it is NOT an ACL injury & potentially more an MCL/PCL injury (via Fox League) Mechanism an awkward one with foot getting trapped underneath him & leg twisted - knee appears to collapse inwards. Limited video does bring concern for MCL sprain, ACL damage also possible but obviously great news hands on testing suggests ACL is stable. Fingers crossed for best case, though even a moderate grade MCL injury would likely end Iongi’s season at this late stage of the year.

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Herbie Farnworth has been ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury - textbook sprinting mechanism with no contact (“sniper got him”). Usually tough to predict severity of soft tissue injuries just by video, but considering high speed mechanism + function loss concern for moderate to high grade strain & 1-2 month recovery here.

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⚠️Warning Graphic⚠️ Horrible injury for Elijah Anderson - one of the clearest patellar tendon ruptures I’ve seen. Tendon below the patella (kneecap) completely tears, resulting in the patella shifting up above the knee. Surgery & 6+ months recovery ahead, thoughts with him

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Achilles tendon ruptures - you’ll often see the “look behind to see who kicked me” response from people who have torn their achilles. Never seen a better example than this one - guy is that convinced he was kicked he assumes it must have been a kid! Can hear the snap 😢

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$Josh Curran played just 4 minutes in Round 4 - forced from the field after suffering a rib injury. Known as one of the most painful in footy - recovery from rib injuries mostly about getting pain under control, so often results in a 1-2 week return. If there is a fracture can need an extra few weeks to allow for adequate healing.$

Josh Curran played just 4 minutes in Round 4 - forced from the field after suffering a rib injury. Known as one of the most painful in footy - recovery from rib injuries mostly about getting pain under control, so often results in a 1-2 week return. If there is a fracture can need an extra few weeks to allow for adequate healing.

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$Jaime Chapman will go for scans after suffering an ankle injury - nasty mechanism with boot caught underneath causing significant rotation at the ankle. Video brings concern for syndesmosis injury + possible fracture - have seen a few of these in the NRLW in recent weeks. Hopefully not season ending for Chapman.$

Jaime Chapman will go for scans after suffering an ankle injury - nasty mechanism with boot caught underneath causing significant rotation at the ankle. Video brings concern for syndesmosis injury + possible fracture - have seen a few of these in the NRLW in recent weeks. Hopefully not season ending for Chapman.

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$Considering the traumatic nature of the injury, near enough to best case news from the Storm on Ryan Papenhuyzen: - successful surgery today (1 plate/screws inserted) - expected back at training in the New Year Likely scenario - fibula fracture & ~ 3 months recovery$

Considering the traumatic nature of the injury, near enough to best case news from the Storm on Ryan Papenhuyzen: - successful surgery today (1 plate/screws inserted) - expected back at training in the New Year Likely scenario - fibula fracture & ~ 3 months recovery

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Devastating news with Storm announcing Xavier Coates ruptured his achilles at training today - he will undergo surgery which ends his 2026 season. Coates has had a lengthy battle with an achilles issue - he indicated a partial tear was discovered post season 2025 that he attempted to rehab for months. Then he underwent surgery earlier this year to remove a bone spur & bursa around the achilles. Now worst case scenario with a complete tendon rupture. Achilles repair surgery usually involves a 5-8 month recovery period - one of the toughest rehab processes & players often take even longer to return to their best. Wish him the best with surgery & recovery ahead.

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Horrible news with scans unfortunately confirming that Tanah Boyd suffered an ACL injury in Round 11 - which will end his 2026 season. Facing reconstruction surgery & associated 9 month recovery period, silver lining is he should be fit and firing for Round 1 2027. Wish him the very best with surgery & recovery ahead!

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Ben Hunt has passed a fitness test and will return for the Broncos at halfback - will be a 5 week return to play after a grade 3 MCL injury (complete ligament tear). Matches the quickest return to play for this injury type (Sam Burgess 2012).

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I’ve been known to be critical of a high tackle or two, but Caslick getting yellow carded for this isn’t punishment driving behaviour change. Focus on technique for mine &amp; her technique could not be much better here. Gone low with arms in a wrapping motion, super rough card

⚠️Warning Graphic⚠️ Horrible injury for Elijah Anderson - one of the clearest patellar tendon ruptures I’ve seen. Tendon below the patella (kneecap) completely tears, resulting in the patella shifting up above the knee. Surgery &amp; 6+ months recovery ahead, thoughts with him

Achilles tendon ruptures - you’ll often see the “look behind to see who kicked me” response from people who have torn their achilles. Never seen a better example than this one - guy is that convinced he was kicked he assumes it must have been a kid! Can hear the snap 😢

Considering the traumatic nature of the injury, near enough to best case news from the Storm on Ryan Papenhuyzen: - successful surgery today (1 plate/screws inserted) - expected back at training in the New Year Likely scenario - fibula fracture &amp; ~ 3 months recovery

Ben Hunt has passed a fitness test and will return for the Broncos at halfback - will be a 5 week return to play after a grade 3 MCL injury (complete ligament tear). Matches the quickest return to play for this injury type (Sam Burgess 2012).

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If you’ve ever wondered what a complete AC joint tear looks like, Jeremy Cameron had you covered over the weekend 😮 😬 Brutal footage that I’ve never come across before!

TAKE ME NOW I HAVE SEEN IT ALL

Horrible news with scans coming back worse than expected for the AFL coin tosser - a significant hamstring strain set to rule him out for a further 6-7 tosses. Thoughts with him during the lengthy recovery process. 🎥 via 7 News

The NRL have confirmed there will be no rule changes heading into the 2025 season. That means kickoffs will be staying the same - the proposed 7 tackle/20m line change from a report earlier today won’t come into effect. News that will be well received by Paleaaesina enthusiasts.

Ok so it turns out headgear helps to reduce risk of injury on the footy field after all

Gout Gout is out til next year after suffering a hamstring injury at training! 😮 😱 He gave a detailed update - good news he should be fine getting back to top speed, but it could take him 2-4 months to do so! As always with hamstring tears the main concern is re-injury risk 🤕

EVERYONE STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING THIS IS NOT A DRILL BRING HIM BACK!!!!!!

I take my scheduled break from NRL injury posts to inform you that Valynce Te Whare is still scoring length of the field tries. Petition to bring him back for Magic Round

I’m all for cracking down on poor tackle tech &amp; following framework when it comes to punishing high tackles, but “no mitigation” is laughable here. He was lower at a good tackle height but got swung around. Decisions like this will lose players and fans

Oh look it’s my DM’s but in real life

Everyone, this is really good

Hip drop claims another one

Keaon Koloamatangi has been named on an extended bench for the Rabbitohs this week - could he play just one week after suffering an eye socket fracture? It’s not common but it’s been done before! Even if it isn’t quite this week I think SuperCoach/Fantasy players will be happy.

I’ve been known to be critical of a high tackle or two, but Caslick getting yellow carded for this isn’t punishment driving behaviour change. Focus on technique for mine & her technique could not be much better here. Gone low with arms in a wrapping motion, super rough card

⚠️Warning Graphic⚠️ Horrible injury for Elijah Anderson - one of the clearest patellar tendon ruptures I’ve seen. Tendon below the patella (kneecap) completely tears, resulting in the patella shifting up above the knee. Surgery & 6+ months recovery ahead, thoughts with him

Considering the traumatic nature of the injury, near enough to best case news from the Storm on Ryan Papenhuyzen: - successful surgery today (1 plate/screws inserted) - expected back at training in the New Year Likely scenario - fibula fracture & ~ 3 months recovery

I’m all for cracking down on poor tackle tech & following framework when it comes to punishing high tackles, but “no mitigation” is laughable here. He was lower at a good tackle height but got swung around. Decisions like this will lose players and fans