Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh it's the late mail!
In what could have ramifications on Dreat Team this weekend Wayne Bennett IS considering resting five-eighth Jamie Soward for tonight's clash with Penrith.
Soward has been nursing a shin injury suffered against Melbourne last Friday night, and only took part in light training yesterday.
Jon Green has dropped off the extended Dragons bench.
Soward has been nursing a shin injury suffered against Melbourne last Friday night, and only took part in light training yesterday.
Jon Green has dropped off the extended Dragons bench.
Penrith are almost certain to have both Luke Lewis and Frank Pritchard available for the game after both trained well this week.
North Queensland have lost winger Michael Bani before their clash with Melbourne at Olympic Park tonight after suffering back spasms at training on Wednesday. The nephew of former Bronco great Steve Renouf', Donald Malone, is expected to make his debut.
Melbourne are expected to be as named, with second-rower Ryan Hoffman training all week after his hamstring troubles.
Jamie Simpson is in doubt for South Sydney with a hip injury.
Manly are expected to be as named.
Canberra officials maintain Tom Learoyd-Lahrs is still not ready to return from a knee injury,
Gold Coast's Chris Walker will have a final fitness test today. If he is ruled fit, he will travel to Auckland for Sunday's clash with the Warriors. Coach John Cartwright confirmed Mat Rogers would play in the centres.
The Warriors are expected to be as named.
Nick Kouparitsas is likely to drop off the Sydney Roosters' bench for their clash with Wests Tigers.
There are some concerns over Tigers centre Chris Lawrence, who was unable to train yesterday due to a quad strain. Dean Collis is on stand-by, but club officials believe Lawrence will play.
Feleti Mateo and Kris Keating remain slight chances of making their returns for Parramatta after being cleared by the medical staff to do so.
Newcastle could welcome back winger Cooper Vuna for just his second NRL match of the year. He has been recovering from a shoulder injury.
Peter Wallace, Sam Thaiday and Nick Kenny (knee) are all expected to play for Brisbane against Cronulla on Monday night.
Sharks back-rower Anthony Tupou completed a rehab session yesterday in an attempt to prove his fitness after a hamstring injury, but it is likely to be in vain.
Wenin over and out.
I have heard on good authority that Soward is playing! So don't take this as gospel. can't say my source but I'll put money on it that he plays.
ReplyDeleteturns out you were on the money.
ReplyDeleteDon't be shy to continue to add your bit :)