Can anyone post the telegraph article saying top dogs join foran in casualty ward?
Kieran Foran last week underwent a second shoulder operation to help repair his badly damaged arm and two other high-profile Bulldogs also headed for the operation theatre.
The Sunday Telegraph has learnt that aside from Foran, who had his procedure on Tuesday, skipper Josh Jackson and hooker Jeremy Marshall-King underwent operations on Thursday.
Jackson (groin) and Marshall-King (shoulder) won’t miss any game time but the injury is expected to sideline Jackson for up to two months of the pre-season.
While it is unclear when Marshall-King hurt his shoulder, it’s suggested it happened during the world nines tournament.
Foran hurt his shoulder while representing the Kiwis, with his injury so severe he needed two operations to repair the damage.
The Bulldogs met with the NRL on Friday to gain further clarity into any potential salary cap dispensations and compensation for Foran’s injury. The 29-year-old has been told he faces an uphill battle to return to the field next year.
Canterbury are restricted to just a $350,000 salary cap relief despite Foran being one of the NRL’s highest-paid players on about $1.2 million.
The Bulldogs are also seeking clarity about the ruling surrounding Foran’s replacement. They will be given permission to sign a player by the NRL but face an obstacle in finding one who matches his experience.
