Moves, Rumours,Judiciary, Injuries ...

[Graham]

Melbourne will be without two premiership players for the foreseeable future, after both Tim Glasby and Curtis Scott suffered injuries in the Storm’s 50-10 win over the Warriors on ANZAC Day.

Glasby broke his thumb during play in the first half, while Scott suffered a leg injury after it was caught under an opponent during the second 40.

“Unfortunately Tim has suffered a broken thumb and has undergone surgery today – we are expecting him to miss 4-6 weeks of football,” Storm Football Director Frank Ponissi told melbournestorm.com.au on Thursday.

“Scans suggest Curtis has suffered a high ankle sprain and he will miss the next few weeks.

[Graham]

The NRL has issued an official warning to Broncos five-eighth Anthony Milford for what they believe to be a kick to the groin of Jason Clark.

The match review committee handed down a concerning act notice after they unearthed vision of Milford extending his boot towards Clark and connecting with his groin region during Thursday’s game at ANZ Stadium.

Milford was in the action of kicking in play, and Clark was moving towards the kicker from the defensive line.

The NRL will allege Milford continued moving his leg forward in a deliberate act towards Clark, who grimaces as the boot connects with his groin.

Milford escaped sanction but has been officially warned over the incident.

[Graham]

INJURIES IN ROUND 8

Issac Luke — Knee — TBC

Curtis Scott — Ankle — 1-2 weeks

Tim Glasby — Broken thumb — 4-6 weeks

Josh McGuire — Ankle — 4-6 weeks

Richie Kennar — Foot — TBC

Lachlan Croker — Knee — Season

Matthew Wright — Concussion — TBC

Jack Gosiewski — Hand — 5 weeks

Dylan Edwards — Shoulder — TBC

Jed Cartwright — Leg — TBC

Johnathan Wright – Wrist – TBC

Jai Arrow – Back – Round 9

Scott Sorensen – Concussion - TBC

Josh Dugan – Foot - TBC

Full NRL injury list:

BRONCOS

Andre Savelio — ACL — Season

Jordan Kahu — Broken jaw — Round 10

Matt Gillett — Back/Neck — Round 14-18

Andrew McCullough — Hyperextended elbow — Round 12-14

Josh McGuire — Ankle — TBC

WARRIORS

Gerard Beale — Broken leg — Round 10

Shaun Johnson — Groin — Round 9

Blake Ayshford — Back — TBC

Nathaniel Roache — Back — Season

Leivaha Pulu — Ankle — Round 20

Solomone Kata — Leg — Round 9

Junior Pauga — Knee — Mid-season

Tohu Harris — concussion — Round 9

Issac Luke — Knee — TBC

EELS

Nathan Brown — Ankle — Round 9

Jarryd Hayne — Hip flexor — Round 12

Greg Leleisiuao — Thumb — Round 15

Beau Scott — Ribs — Indefinite

Kirisome Auva’a — Ribs — Indefinite

SHARKS

Paul Gallen — Knee — Round 11-13

Luke Lewis — calf — Round 12

Wade Graham — Hamstring — Round 9

Scott Sorensen – Concussion - TBC

Josh Dugan – Foot - TBC

BULLDOGS

Aiden Tolman — Ankle — Round 13-15

KNIGHTS

Nick Meaney — Foot — Round 12

Tautau Moga — Knee — Season

Mitchell Pearce — Pectoral — Round 12-14

DRAGONS

Luciano Leilua — Ankle — Round 9

Darren Nicholls — Throat — Round 9

PANTHERS

Nathan Cleary — MCL — Round 10-11

Tyrone May — ACL — Round 9

Tim Browne — Ruptured bowel — Indefinite

Sam McKendry — Knee — Season

Josh Mansour — Cheekbone — Round 19-Season

Peter Wallace — Neck — Round 9

Dylan Edwards — Shoulder — TBC

Jed Cartwright — Leg — TBC

RABBITOHS

Zane Musgrove — Ankle — Indefinite

Tyrell Fuimaono — Toe — Round 10

Richie Kennar — Foot — Indefinite

COWBOYS

Kane Linnett — Pectoral — Round 13

Jordan McLean — Foot — Round 15

Josh Chudleigh — Knee — Season

Carlin Anderson — Finger — Round 23

John Asiata — Pectoral — Round 20

SEA EAGLES

Jorge Taufua — Collarbone — Round 12

Curtis Sironen — Knee — Season

Kelepi Tanginoa — Knee — Season

Brad Parker — Knee — Round 12-14

Jack Gosiewski — Hand — Round 13

Lachlan Croker — Knee — Season

Matthew Wright — Concussion — TBC

Johnathan Wright – Wrist – TBC

RAIDERS

Josh Hodgson — ACL — Round 16

Sam Williams — Knee — Round 10-12

STORM

Sandor Earl — ACL — Late July

Cheyse Blair — Knee — Round 8

Ryan Papenhuyzen — Concussion — Round 9

Billy Walters — Unclear — Round 10

Dale Finucane — Thumb — Round 9

Jesse Browmich — Knee — Round 12

Tim Glasby — Broken thumb — Round 12-14

Curtis Scott — Ankle — Round 10-11

TITANS

Dale Copley — hamstring — Round 10-11

Nathan Peats — Ribs — Round 11-13

Jai Arrow – Back – Round 9

TIGERS

Josh Reynolds shoulder — Round 11-13

Russell Packer — Knee — Round 10

ROOSTERS

Bernard Lewis — ACL — Season

Daniel Tupou — Torn pectoral — Round 12-14

[Graham]

Andrew McCullough is supposed to be out for several weeks with ligament and tendon damage to his elbow. He is reported to be back training at Hooker in what could be a remarkable early return from injury. The Broncos are desperate for his return given Rd 8 saw them also lose Josh McGuire for several weeks with a torn anterior ligament in his ankle. The horrendous run of ACL injuries looks to have claimed another victim in Tony Williams who will have scans to confirm. Panthers have lost fullback Dylan Edwards for either 5-6 weeks or the season. Edwards dislocated his shoulder. The damage to his shoulder requires surgery. He will met with a specialist to determine wether he can attempt to play out the season and have off season surgery or not. Recovery time post surgery will be 4-6 months. Richard Kennar suffered what was feared to be a long term ankle injury but scans have come back positive and he will only likely miss 1-2 weeks. Yet another ACL injury with Manly's Lachlan Croker creates interesting selction head aches for Trent Barrett and could see the return of Jackson Hastings. The Sea Eagles presently only have 20 fit NRL Squad players with Jonathon Wright also suffering a wrist injury in ISP along with Jack Gosiewski a broken hand in NRL. Matthew Wright suffered a concussion and will have to pass protocols to be available this week. Scott Sorenson also needs to clear protocols after concussion. Josh Dugan left the field just before full time with an ankle injury. He pulled up much better the following morning and is expected to recover for Rd 9 or miss 1 game at worst. Storm's Curtis Scottwill miss a few weeks with a high ankle sprain. Cameron Munster also suffered a mild ankle sprain late in the match. It is not yet know if Munster will miss any games. Melbourne's forwards depth is being tested with Glasby suffering a broken thumb. They should have Dale Finucane back for Rd 9 though. The Warriors injury woes continue with Isaac Luke suffering a knee cartlidge injury which looks set to sideline him for 4-6 weeks. In more positive news they expect to have Johnson, Harris, and Kata back for Rd 9.

[Graham]

You won't believe it, it is so unusualJosh Dugan is injured. Noooo... really injured this time: 

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The injury list at the Cronulla Sharks is growing with Josh Dugan the latest star player to face time on the sidelines.

Dugan suffered the injury in the closing moments of the Sharks win over the Titans, limping from the field after what had seemed at the time to be an innocuous incident.

Dugan went for scans today and it’s since been revealed that he has broken his foot.

The injury is set to see Dugan sidelined for the next 4-6 weeks.

 

[Graham]

Penrith prop Tim Browne has decided to retire following a freak bowel injury which left him in hospital.

The 30-year-old suffered the career-ending blow while playing in the Intrust Super Premiership in March and needed to be rushed into emergency surgery where damage to his bowel, spleen and kidneys was repaired.

He remained in intensive care in Nepean Hosital for two days.

[Graham]

This casualty list keeps growing...

Parramatta Eels have confirmed that forward Tony Williams has suffered a season-ending knee injury following yesterday’s victory against the Wests Tigers.

Scans today have confirmed that Williams has suffered a rupture of his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) on his right knee.

Williams had only recently returned to the field after recovering from an ACL injury to his left knee suffered last season while playing for Tonga.

Williams will now consult with the Eels medical staff over the next few days and then begin his recovery and rehabilitation.

[Vichyssoise]

20 hours ago, Graham said:

You won't believe it, it is so unusualJosh Dugan is injured. Noooo... really injured this time: 

 

I read somewhere that he was of the field 66% of the time last year. I wonder if he gave 1/3 of his salary to charities.

I'm sure he'd like to be healthy and he certainly doesn't get hurt on purpose, but having a marquee signing/superstar player injured so often is disrupting. It was amusing when he was playing for other teams, not so much now.

[Vichyssoise]

20 hours ago, Graham said:

This casualty list keeps growing...

Parramatta Eels have confirmed that forward Tony Williams has suffered a season-ending knee injury following yesterday’s victory against the Wests Tigers.

Scans today have confirmed that Williams has suffered a rupture of his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) on his right knee.

Williams had only recently returned to the field after recovering from an ACL injury to his left knee suffered last season while playing for Tonga.

Williams will now consult with the Eels medical staff over the next few days and then begin his recovery and rehabilitation.

Time to call it a career, Tony.

[DavidM]

The initial moniker of TRex has sounded a bit laughable in recent years . 

[Farmduck]

North Queensland Cowboys rugby league player Scott Bolton has been charged with the alleged indecent assault of a woman at Bondi Beach in Sydney overnight.

The NRL confirmed that its Integrity Unit has been made aware of the allegations and that Bolton, 30, has been granted bail to appear in court later this month.

Police said they were called to licenced premises on Campbell Parade about 10:50pm on Saturday after a female patron reported she had been indecently assaulted.

Officers arrested Bolton on Sunday morning at about 9:20am, following an investigation, at Waverley Police Station.

According to the NRL, Bolton has played 215 games for the Cowboys since making his debut in 2007.

He was a member of the club's 2015 premiership-winning team.

[Graham]

Roosters forward Victor Radley will serve a one-match ban for a careless high tackle on Manly prop Martin Taupau in the aftermath of Sunday's Telstra Premiership clash at Allianz Stadium.

Radley was unsuccessful in having his grade two charge downgraded in front of a judiciary panel on Tuesday night.

His Roosters teammate Joseph Manu has avoided a suspension with an early plea after being charged with dangerous contact over a tackle on Manly's Dylan Walker that drew criticism from Sea Eagles coach Trent Barrett. 

Panthers prop Jack Hetherington has received a one-match ban after pleading guilty to making dangerous contact to the head or neck of Cowboys forward Shaun Fensom, while Tyson Frizell and Joseph Tapine have avoided bans after pleading guilty to their charges.

 

[Graham]

Bryce Cartwright is struggling - that's the stinging criticism former NRL player Michael Ennis slapped on the Gold Coast Titans' fill-in half.

During the Titans' 32-18 loss to Canberra on Saturday, the Gold Coast side were outplayed in every department by the Raiders.

Too many of Canberra's tries looked a walk in the park, as the Titans missed 45 tackles. Worryingly, Cartwright was responsible for eight of them

[Graham]

RUMOUR

Some rumour bloke reckons Tim Glasby has/will sign(ed) for Knights.

Edited May 9, 2018 by Graham

[Graham]

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An emotional Scott Bolton has fronted the media on Tuesday afternoon regarding the alleged indecent assault in Sydney on Saturday the 5th of May.

Bolton, who is clearly in a distressed state, struggled to get through the statement and looked like he was about to break down at any point.

“I understand that our members, partners and fans would like me to talk about the allegation that has been made against me,” Bolton said.

“However, since this is a matter that involves the police and NRL integrity unit, I am unable to make any comments about the incident right now.

“What I can say is that I am taking this matter very seriously and am cooperating fully with both the police and the NRL integrity unit.

“I have been approved to play by the NRL and the club during this investigation. And so I will work with the coach and our football department to decide whether I play this week or not.

“I would ask that you respect the privacy of my wife and my family who are supporting me through this difficult time. Thank you.”

 

Edited May 9, 2018 by Graham

[Graham]

Phil Gould says give him a year and he would fix the refereeing 'mess' in the NRL.

When he's done that he will attend to creating world peace, and will reveal the meaning of life.

Edited May 9, 2018 by Graham

[Graham]

CASUALTY LIST ROUND 10

Brisbane Broncos

Josh McGuire (ankle, round 14)
Jordan Kahu (jaw, round 11)
Andre Savelio (knee, season)
Matt Gillett (neck, round 16-18)

Canberra Raiders

Canberra's recent revival in the Telstra Premiership has been dealt a hammer blow with barnstorming prop Junior Paulo ruled out for at least two months due to a foot injury.

Scans confirmed Paulo - who is expected to return to Parramatta on a lucrative four-year deal next season - will spend the next eight to 10 weeks on the sidelines with a foot sprain sustained in Saturday's home win over the Titans. Sam Williams is another week away.

Junior Paulo (foot, round 18)
Josh Hodgson (knee, round 16-18)
Sam Williams (knee, round 11)

Canterbury Bulldogs

Aiden Tolman (ankle, round 13-15)

Cronulla Sharks

Josh Dugan (broken foot, round 13-14)
Wade Graham (hamstring, round 13)
Scott Sorensen (broken hand, TBC)
Luke Lewis (calf, round 12)

Gold Coast Titans

Nathan Peats (ribs, round 11-13)
Jai Arrow (ribs, TBC)
Ryan Simpkins (neck, TBC)
Keegan Hipgrave (concussion, TBC)

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

Lachlan Croker (ACL, season)
Jack Gosiewski (hand, round 12)
Curtis Sironen (knee, season)
Kelepi Tanginoa (knee, season)
Jorge Taufua (collarbone, round 12)
Brad Parker (knee, round 12)
Jono Wright (broken hand, round 13)
Dylan Walker (hyperextended knee, round 10)

Melbourne Storm

Sandor Earl is continuing to impress in his return from an ACL injury. Earl is out of rehabilitation and began full training with the squad this week as he continues to eye a return in July.

Tim Glasby (thumb, round 12-14)
Jesse Bromwich (knee, round 13-15)
Sandor Earl (knee, round 17)

Newcastle Knights

Mitchell Pearce (pectoral, round 18-22)
Tautau Moga (knee, season)
Nick Meaney (ankle, round 13)

North Queensland Cowboys

Kane Linnett (pectoral, round 13)
Jordan McLean (foot, round 16)
Josh Chudleigh (knee, season)
John Asiata (pectoral, round 18)

Parramatta Eels

Tim Mannah is out for at least three weeks with a fractured eye socket, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

Nathan Brown (ankle, round 12)
Kane Evans (calf, round 12)
Tony Williams (knee, season)
Jarryd Hayne (hip flexor, round 12)
Greg Leleisiuao (thumb, round 15)
Kaysa Pritchard (groin, round 14)
Tim Mannah (eye, round 14)

Penrith Panthers

Panthers prop Moses Leota will miss at least eight weeks with a partial pectoral tear, joining seven other Penrith players on the sidelines.

The club confirmed the extent of Leota's injury on Tuesday, but it was better news with Trent Merrin  named at prop despite suffering a compound dislocation of his finger last week in Bathurst.

Dylan Edwards (shoulder, season)
Waqa Blake (ankle, round 14)
Nathan Cleary (knee, round 11)
Tim Browne (bowel, retired)
Sam McKendry (knee, season)
Josh Mansour (cheekbone, indefinite)
Jack Hetherington (suspension, round 11)
Moses Leota (pectoral, round 17)

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Sam Burgess returns from a two-game suspension and will start at lock against the Dragons. Young winger Richie Kennar has been cleared of long-term damage after suffering an ankle injury in the recent loss to Brisbane. Rabbitohs forwards Tyrell Fuimaono and Zane Musgrove are progressing nicely and have begun their aerobic conditioning training.

Richie Kennar (ankle, indefinite)
Zane Musgrove (ankle, round 13) 
Tyrell Fuimaono (dislocated toe, round 13) 
Dean Britt (groin, indefinite) 

St George Illawarra Dragons

Luciano Leilua (ankle, round 11)
Jacob Host (ankle, round 11)
Darren Nicholls (throat, indefinite)

Sydney Roosters

Daniel Tupou (pectoral, round 13-15)
Victor Radley (suspension, round 11)

Warriors

Shaun Johnson (ankle, round 11-12)
Blake Ayshford (back, indefinite)
Gerard Beale (leg, round 11)
Nathaniel Roache (neck, season)
Leivaha Pulu (foot, round 20)

Wests Tigers

Josh Reynolds (shoulder, round 12)

 

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[Farmduck]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-09/nrl-to-keep-concussion-rules-beaches-secret/9744418

It has been revealed that cases where NRL clubs are fined for breaches of concussion rules could be kept secret from the public.

Last year three clubs — the Knights, Dragons and Titans — were issued breach notices and fines totalling $350,000 because they failed to remove players for head injury assessments despite those players exhibiting signs of concussion.

[Graham]

6 hours ago, Farmduck said:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-09/nrl-to-keep-concussion-rules-beaches-secret/9744418

It has been revealed that cases where NRL clubs are fined for breaches of concussion rules could be kept secret from the public.

Last year three clubs — the Knights, Dragons and Titans — were issued breach notices and fines totalling $350,000 because they failed to remove players for head injury assessments despite those players exhibiting signs of concussion.

The headline amounts of the fines sound like they are deterrent sized, but much of the fine has been suspended:

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the NRL fined the Titans $150,000 with $100,000 suspended. The Dragons and Knights were each fined $100,000 with half the amount suspended.

 

Edited May 9, 2018 by Graham

[Graham]

The NRL Judiciary has charged four Storm players following Saturday night's win over the Titans.

Cameron Munster and Josh Addo-Carr can take an early plea for their grade one dangerous contact charges. If they do so, they will be eligible to play this Saturday night against Manly.

Cameron Smith (grade two) and Sam Kasiano (grade one) have been charged with dangerous contact for separate incidents during the second half of the game.

Both players can have their points penalties reduced with an early plea. Should they accept the charges with an early please, they will still exceed the 100-point threshold which would result in a one week suspension.

Melbourne Storm have until midday on Monday to respond to the charges.

[Graham]

Melbourne Storm has decided to accept early guilty pleas for the four players charged for incidents coming out of Saturday night's match against the Titans.

Cameron Smith and Sam Kasiano will both miss this Saturday's Round 11 game against the Sea Eagles, while Josh Addo-Carr and Cameron Munster have also accepted their pleas and will receive 75 demerit points each and both are free to play this weekend.

 

Seeing what happened to Surgess at the judiciary when he decided to fight his charge this is a common sense call.

[Graham]

Jarrod Wallace has re-signed for another four years at Gold Coast Titans. The contract stretches to 2022 and is reputed to be worth $2.5m

Apparently Titans had told him they wanted an answer to their offer by today.

It is thoughts Knights were interested in signing him.

[Irish Saint]

https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/05/15/mahe-fonua-dropped-by-wests-tigers-for-turning-up-late-to-training/

Must have picked up those bad habits in Hull.

[Graham]

Fonua was in good form too.

Maybe it wasn't the first time being late. Just surmising. if he'd just turned up late once with a reasonable excuse you'd think it'd just be passed over.

[Graham]

Statement on the Eels web site:

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After further developments today, the Club has decided to stand down Kenny Edwards indefinitely until the internal investigation has been completed.

The Club will continue to provide welfare assistance to Kenny and his family through this time.