2021 Season - Casualty Ward

[BurgoShark]

Update from Bomber on 6/1/21

I've copied this thread to a 2021 version, and closed the old 2020 one. It can be found here http://www.sharksforever.com/forums/showthread.php?200705-2020-Season-Casualty-Ward

- Johnson (ruptured Achilles) original estimated return round 8-10, 2021
* Bomber 6/1: Ahead of schedule and back at training

- Hunt (ruptured patella) estimated return round 8-10, 2021
* Bomber 6/1: Ahead of schedule. Expected to miss the "first few games"

- Brailey (ankle syndesmosis). Expected to be running late December 2020 and be fit for round 1, 2021
* Bomber 6/1: Not in full training yet but expected to be fit for round 1

- Talakai (shoulder surgery) Return TBD. Hopeful for round 1, 2021
* Bomber 6/1: Not in full training yet but expected to be fit for round 1

 

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Fifi seems to be back in full training after tearing his calf playing in carnival.
Latest pics show both Talakai and Brailey doing straight line running. Talakai shoulder heavily strapped.

 

[BurgoShark]

Some updates after round 1:

Top 30

Bomber was asked about Chad hurting his ankle in the first half and said Chad should be fine
Hunt is hopeful for round 2, probable for round 3
Talakai is hopeful for round 2, probable for round 3
Johnson estimated back in another 6-7 weeks
Hiroti was 18th man for NRL

Players outside the top 30

Metcalf did not play NSW Cup (was replaced by Manaia Rudolph). No reason was given, but injury is a possibility
Ferris sustained a foot injury and didn’t return after half time
Willy Williams was not named and didn’t play. No update
Milne was 18th man for Newtown

**

Everyone else got a game

 

[HaroldBishop]

Some updates after round 1:

Top 30

Bomber was asked about Chad hurting his ankle in the first half and said Chad should be fine
Hunt is hopeful for round 2, probable for round 3
Talakai is hopeful for round 2, probable for round 3
Johnson estimated back in another 6-7 weeks
Hiroti was 18th man for NRL

Players outside the top 30

Metcalf did not play NSW Cup (was replaced by Manaia Rudolph). No reason was given, but injury is a possibility
Ferris sustained a foot injury and didn’t return after half time
Willy Williams was not named and didn’t play. No update
Milne was 18th man for Newtown

**

Everyone else got a game

Guessing he'll come in for Ramien should he cop a suspension.

 

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Some updates after round 1:

Top 30

Bomber was asked about Chad hurting his ankle in the first half and said Chad should be fine
Hunt is hopeful for round 2, probable for round 3
Talakai is hopeful for round 2, probable for round 3
Johnson estimated back in another 6-7 weeks
Hiroti was 18th man for NRL

Players outside the top 30

Metcalf did not play NSW Cup (was replaced by Manaia Rudolph). No reason was given, but injury is a possibility
Ferris sustained a foot injury and didn’t return after half time
Willy Williams was not named and didn’t play. No update
Milne was 18th man for Newtown

**

Everyone else got a game

Willy Willams still listed a TBC return date from throat injury I think.
Metcalf I think was named in halves for Jets so Trindall dropping back may have bumped him but you'd think he'd hold a spot still, so I guess some kind of injury concern. Think there'd be a spot on bench if not halves or fullback given his trial form.

 

[BurgoShark]

Willy Willams still listed a TBC return date from throat injury I think.
Metcalf I think was named in halves for Jets so Trindall dropping back may have bumped him but you'd think he'd hold a spot still, so I guess some kind of injury concern. Think there'd be a spot on bench if not halves or fullback given his trial form.

Yeah - Willy is listed as out indefinitely. Just added him so the list was comprehensive.

Metcalf would 100% have held his position ahead of Rudolph or Tuha.

 

[BurgoShark]

Williams and Metcalf are named for the Jets

Ferris is not named

 

[Tiger Shark]

Williams and Metcalf are named for the Jets

Ferris is not named

And you'll think Trindall, Nene and Tieg at the minimum will go back. Fifita - not sure what the plan is for him.

 

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And you'll think Trindall, Nene and Tieg at the minimum will go back. Fifita - not sure what the plan is for him.

Think typically one player will stay with NRL as 18th man, so likely Tieg or Nene I guess wouldn't go back to Jets.

 

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Apparently Ferris fractured foot so could be a while, anything from 4-12ish weeks depending on location of fracture

 

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Metcalf rolled ankle in last trial and didn’t pass fit to play last weekend

 

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Latest album from Sharks site has Talakai doing agility and ball work but looks like he is not involved in contact still https://www.sharks.com.au/news/2021...blCddXAnPayh1zFVaqzi3ouYeA0K9Z-tDjXkaw3eXyGaI
Had hoped to see him involved in anticipation he would be available for next week, doesn't mean he won't be but at this stage probably bad sign.

Didn't spot Royce

 

[Sparkles]

Serious question... any sign of Chad? The ankle was a bit of a concern, and we're down to Trindall or Tracey to step in if he's out

 

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Serious question... any sign of Chad? The ankle was a bit of a concern, and we're down to Trindall or Tracey to step in if he's out

Usually people are praying for a Chad injury!

Looks fine in the pics, no visible taping of ankle but does have socks pulled up (just normal socks not footy socks so might have been able to see tape above them if there was some).

There's a photo where it looks like he is talking to Hiroti and Nikora about where he wants them (or talking to Hiroti with Nikora listening in)

 

[BurgoShark]

Serious question... any sign of Chad? The ankle was a bit of a concern, and we're down to Trindall or Tracey to step in if he's out

He's in the pictures. No red bib. Bomber says he was fine.

 

[Sparkles]

Cool, Cheers guys

 

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Bomber unsure about Ronaldo, says Dugan failed HIA but next game is 7 days away so he has time to pass if all good.
Bomber also says Talakai will beat back Hunt and Johnson, is ‘a couple of weeks away’ so hopefully available round 6

Ramien off suspension next week, Nikora round 6

 

[Sir Chadley]

I was hanging out for when we were back to full strength but Katoa and now Ronnie’s injuries have scuppered that.

Even when SJ, Hunt and Talakai are back we’ll still be without at least Katoa. So who’s the man to replace him full time. Hiroti? Tracey?

 

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Latest list
Wade Graham (head knock, TBA)
Josh Dugan (head knock, TBA)
Briton Nikora (suspension, round 6)
Royce Hunt (knee, round 7)
Siosifa Talakai (shoulder, round 7)
Shaun Johnson (Achilles, round 7-8)
Sione Katoa (knee, round 8-10)
Jackson Ferris (foot, round 10)

 

[BurgoShark]

Nikora and Talakai return tonight, and are replaced on the "unavailable" list by Fifita and Mulitalo.

Wade Graham (head knock, TBA)
Josh Dugan (head knock, TBA)
Royce Hunt (knee, round 7)
Shaun Johnson (Achilles, round 7-8)
Andrew Fiifta (suspension, round 9)
Sione Katoa (knee, round 8-10)
Jackson Ferris (foot, round 10)
Ronaldo Mulitalo (knee, round 12)

In lower grades:

Phillips is out for Newtown (no update).

Kade Dykes missed the final two gams in SG Ball (no update).