Official Injury updates

[D0GMATIC]

Unfortunately it is looking like the latter. Some of it is out of his control, so it's unfair to criticise him because of an injury. Fingers crossed he rehabs well and is back in a month.

Him at his best could be the difference between us pushing for a top 8 spot or not

 

[Bad Billy]

Declan Casey back Rd.1?
we’re saved.

 

[jof]

Gus claimed on his podcast today that Kikua only had a burner in his neck and not concussion. Not sure how true that is, he looked pretty dazed to me when he came off

 

[JayBee]

Thompson came off injured at training.

Looks like leg/knee

 

[The__GM]

Patolo out for 3 months too. Confirmed by Gus on z Twitter. WTF is going on?

 

[Dapper Dog]

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs has provided the latest on the club's injury front. (07/03)

Josh Reynolds

• Projected Return: Round 4
• Injury: Groin Strain

Josh Reynolds suffered a low grade groin strain in the first half of the Bulldog’s NSW Cup fixture against the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles last weekend. The five-eighth did not return to the field in the second half.

Declan Casey

• Projected Return: Round 4/5
• Injury: Shoulder Reconstruction

The Bulldogs' back underwent post-season surgery in October for a shoulder injury picked up during the 2022 Premiership Season. Declan has progressed well through his rehabilitation and has returned to unrestricted team training.

Tevita Pangai Junior

• Projected Return: Round 4/5
• Injury: Calf Tendon Strain

Tevita Pangai Junior suffered a calf strain during a field training session. His progression will be monitored by club medical staff as he returns to on-field running within the next fortnight.

Sam Hughes

• Projected Return: Round 5/6
• Injury: Lumbar Disc Surgery

The Canterbury-Bankstown forward underwent surgery in September to treat a lower back injury. He has begun on-field running and has been reintroduced into non-contact team training.

Chris Patolo

• Projected Return: Round 12
• Injury: Bone Stress Reaction

Chris Patolo experienced bone stress in his left knee during pre-season training. The second-rower has returned to on-field running and will slowly be re-introduced into full team training.

Luke Thompson

• Projected Return: Round 16
• Injury: Ruptured Lisfranc Ligament

Luke Thompson ruptured his lisfranc ligament during a mid-week field session. Luke underwent stabilisation surgery last week and will now begin his rehabiliation process.

Bailey Biondi-Odo

Projected Return: Round 21
Injury: ACL Reconstruction
Bailey Biondi-Odo suffered an ACL injury in last season's 2022 NSW Cup Elimination Final against the Parramatta Eels in September. Bailey is progressing well and has commenced on-field running. He is projected to make a successful return in July.

Andrew Davey

• Projected Return: Indefinite
• Injury: Concussion

Andrew Davey suffered a head knock during the second half of the club's NRL Pre-Season Challenge. He was brought off the field with symptoms of concussion and did not return to play. Davey will follow NRL return to play protocols.

 

[Robbothedestroyer]

Poor JR didn’t last too long

 

[senshidog]

Reynolds injured already, right when we need him too.

 

[rexest]

Reynolds injured already, right when we need him too.

Right when we need him to what?

 

[senshidog]

Right when we need him to what?

Put pressure on our halves for a first grade spot.

Unless Flanno absolutely fires in the next few games, I can't see him being in the side past Round 5.

 

[Bigkev05]

Put pressure on our halves for a first grade spot.

Unless Flanno absolutely fires in the next few games, I can't see him being in the side past Round 5.

Flanno absolutely fires ??? Yeah I'd like to see that

 

[CBDoggies]

From what I seen looks like our full back either got a serious cork on his knee or he injured it as he was hopping on one leg during our celebrations…

 

[ATT]

What happened to jordan samrani

 

[diddly]

What happened to jordan samrani

did an acl last year still recovering

 

[ATT]

Hope he still with us had some good rapps and not like bbo

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Hope he still with us had some good rapps and not like bbo

He's contracted to our top 30 for 24/25, don't think he's going anywhere.

 

[TwinTurbo]

I can't see it being long before the injured list for all teams gets a lot longer

ARLC approves changes to head injury protocols

The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has approved changes to the NRL’s head injury protocols, including the introduction of a mandatory 11-day stand-down following a diagnosed concussion.

www.nrl.com

ARLC approves changes to head injury protocols
Author NRL Media Release
Timestamp Wed 15 Mar 2023, 01:38 PM



The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has approved changes to the NRL’s head injury protocols, including the introduction of a mandatory 11-day stand-down following a diagnosed concussion.
The Commission approved the new stand-down procedure following a review of the data and advice from a range of experts.

The new requirement, which applies to concussions diagnosed both at training and during games, will take effect from Thursday 16 March 2023 being the commencement of Round 3.
ARLC Chairman Peter V’landys AM said: “There is no greater priority for us than player safety. It’s front and centre of everything we do.
“Our current head injury protocols are exceptionally strong. Following a review of the data and the expert advice we have received, the Commission have enhanced these protocols even further by providing a mandatory 11 day stand down period following a diagnosed concussion.”
In exceptional circumstances, Clubs will have the ability to apply for exemption to the 11-day stand-down period, through a review by an independent neurological expert appointed by the NRL. This application will only be allowable where the following set criteria are met:

• Category 1 signs/symptoms are not observed
• The player is asymptomatic the day following the concussion
• Cognitive testing has returned to normal
• The player has suffered fewer than five previous career concussions
• The player has no previously diagnosed concussions within the previous three months
• The player has no history of a previous concussion with prolonged recovery

The Commission will continue to procure the best scientific information from experts in the field. Further, the Commission will continue to monitor the latest technologies including blood and saliva testing as a tool for diagnosing concussion and continue to implement programs such as tackle technique education and tools to further prevent injuries. Player welfare is and will always be the number one priority.


Always a Bulldog

 

[Lynchpin]

What are the criteria for Cat 1, Cat 2 etc?

 

[TwinTurbo]

The way I read it, every player who has concussion during a game automatically gets 11 days, regardless of what category it is. If it is Cat 1 the club can then apply for an exemption, Cat 1 criteria is,

• Signs/symptoms are not observed
• The player is asymptomatic the day following the concussion
• Cognitive testing has returned to normal
• The player has suffered fewer than five previous career concussions
• The player has no previously diagnosed concussions within the previous three months
• The player has no history of a previous concussion with prolonged recovery

So Ponga, Keary et al wouldn't be granted an exemption.

As for what constitutes a category and grading, not my area of expertise, so take the following with a grain of salt.

Category 2 Grade 1 loss of consciousness, failing to protect oneself when falling and unsteadiness on feet.
Category 2 Grade 2 adds the cloudy senses last longer, and possibly dizziness, amnesia, confusion, ringing in the ears, and/or irritability.
Category 2 Grade 3 Loss of consciousness for less than a minute.
Category 2 Grade 4 Loss of consciousness for longer than a minute.


Always a Bulldog

 

[Robbothedestroyer]

What’s the latest with TPJ and his calf injury ? Missed all of the preseason games now a month in and still no sign ?
Davey been sidelined for over a month with concussion must be due back soon.