NRL 2024, Injuries, suspension, return dates, casualty ward and key information for the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership season

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Fri 3 May 2024, 10:28 PM

Broncos coach Kevin Walters said there is a chance Adam Reynolds may not play again in 2024 after he suffered a torn biceps on Friday night against the Roosters.

The veteran halfback faces an extended period on the sidelines following the injury, which occurred as he was attempting to make a tackle early in the second half.

Reynolds had his left arm in a sling post-match and could be seen being consoled by both teammates and members of the Roosters.

Walters said while an accurate recovery timeline won't be known until Reynolds has surgery, there is a chance it will be season-ending.

"Not looking too good for him... he's got a torn biceps, so I guess he will have to have surgery and he will be out for substantial period," Walters said.

"Potentially [season ending]. Until they get in there and operate I guess they don't know."

Last month Raiders halfback Jamal Fogarty suffered a biceps injury which will sideline him for three months.

It was part of a costly night for the Broncos who also lost winger Jesse Arthars to a broken jaw earlier in the match, after a tackle attempt on opposite number Dom Young went wrong.

Meanwhile Roosters coach Trent Robinson said it was a precautionary measure to keep hooker Brandon Smith out of the game after he suffered a calf "niggle" midway through the first half.

The Wests Tigers and Cowboys have both lost key players ahead of their respective Round 9 clashes, with Api Koroisau and Chad Townsend both withdrawing due to injury.

Koroisau failed to overcome the lower back injury he picked up in the previous week's loss to the Broncos and pulled out from the squad to play the Bulldogs on Friday night.

A knee injury saw Townsend withdraw from Todd Payten's side 24 hours out from them playing host to the Dolphins at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Earlier in the round the Rabbitohs were dealt a double blow in their loss to the Panthers on Thursday night with halfback Dean Hawkins and fullback Jye Gray ruled out with injuries.

After scoring an early try for South Sydney, Hawkins left the field in the 25th minute after injuring his quad during a kick off while Gray has suffered a suspected syndesmosis injury.

"It's not good. Jye looks like he's got a syndesmosis and Dean's got a quad strain so not ideal," interim coach Ben Hornby said post-match.

The Panthers opted not to play Nathan Cleary against the Rabbitohs in Round 9 as he continues to work back to full strength following a recent layoff with a hamstring injury.

The club said their star No.7 has been rested as a precaution, with no suggestion that there has been another setback with the injury he suffered in Round 3, which sidelined him for just over a month.

Meanwhile, Parramatta fullback Clint Gutherson has been ruled out of Origin contention after undergoing knee surgery.

The Eels confirmed that Gutherson had a minor operation on his knee and would be unavailable for up to five weeks.

Gutherson has played four Origins for NSW and was a member of the team that beat Queensland 24-10 in the third match of last year's series.

The Dolphins will be without Kenny Bromwich (concussion) for their trip to Townsville in Round 9, but are boosted by the return of Felise Kaufusi (hamstring) and Connelly Lemuelu (knee), while captain Jesse Bromwich looks set to play despite a calf issue that ended his game last week.

In further good news for the club, prop Tom Flegler is unlikely to need surgery on the shoulder injury he suffered in Round 5, with his return timeframe still indefinite.

The Storm will be without in-form winger Xavier Coates (hamstring) for the match against the Titans, who themselves will be missing enforcer Moeaki Fotuaika due to concussion.

Dragons centre Mosese Suli will also miss Round 9 due to being under the NRL concussion protocol, while the Raiders will re-assess forward Pasami Saulo's lower back injury after their Round 10 bye to see if he is fit to return for Magic Round.

Despite all failing to finish last Sunday's win over the Dolphins, the Knights have named Jacob Saifiti (lower leg), Jed Cartwright (ankle) and Greg Marzhew (ankle) to take on the Warriors.

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