Injury Ward: Morrin cleared to play; Burns & Doorey named in NSW Cup line-up
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs has provided the latest on the club's injury front.
Paul Alamoti
- Projected Return: TBA
- Injury: Fractured Cheekbone/Eye Socket
Local Junior Paul Alamoti suffered a fracture cheekbone/eye socket in NSW U19s 32-4 victory over Queensland at Leichhardt Oval last Thursday night. The young centre will see a specialist to determine the full extent of his injury.
Braidon Burns
- Projected Return: Available
- Injury: Hamstring
Centre Braidon Burns has fully recovered from a hamstring tendon tear suffered in Round 6 and has been named in our NSW Cup line-up to take on the Newtown Jets.
Matt Doorey
- Projected Return: Available
- Injury: ACL Reconstruction
Backrower Matt Doorey has recovered from a ruptured ACL suffered in Round 24 last season against the Manly Sea Eagles. The forward has worked hard during his rehabilitation to force his way into the club's NSW cup squad take on the Newtown Jets this Saturday.
Kurt Morrin
- Projected Return: Available
- Injury: Mild Shoulder Subluxation
Young forward Kurt Morrin hurt his shoulder in our Round 15 fixtire against the Wests Tigers in a defensive set. Scans revealed that Morrin did not cause major damage to his labrum (shoulder cartilage).
Chris Patolo
- Projected Return: Indefinite
- Injury: Concussion
Bulldogs forward Chris Patolo failed an HIA Test in our win over the Parramatta Eels in Round 14. He was unable to return to the field after the youngster's head collided with an opposing player's hip in the first half. Patolo will be assessed by a specialist during the week to determine his projected return.
Ava Seumanufagai
- Projected Return: Round 22 v Warriors
- Injury: Soleus Strain
Veteran forward Ava Seumanufagai will be sidelined for several weeks after injuring his calf during training in the lead up to our Round 14 fixture against the Parramatta Eels. Further diagnosis revealed Seumanufagai had strained his soleus muscle, which will keep the Samoan International off the paddock till our Round 22 clash against the New Zealand Warriors.
Luke Thompson
- Projected Return: Indefinite
- Injury: Concussion
English International Luke Thompson was ruled out with delayed symptoms of concussion heading into our Round 13 match against the Penrith Panthers. The forward will be assessed throughout the week before he is given clearance to make his return to the field.
Jack Hetherington
- Projected Return: 2023
- Injury: Shoulder Reconstruction
Forward Jack Hetherington dislocated his shoulder in Canterbury-Bankstown's Round 3 clash against the Manly Sea Eagles. Hetherington underwent shoulder reconstruction surgery in April and has recently returned to running for extended periods.
Billy Tsikrikas
- Projected Return: 2023
- Injury: Patella Ligament Reconstruction
2022 NRL debutant Billy Tsikrikas, damaged his medial patella ligament and medial meniscus in Canterbury-Bankstown's NSW Cup match against the Western Suburb Magpies. The forward will undergo surgery in early June and is expected to be sidelined until late-November.
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