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

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Fri 26 Apr 2024, 03:06 PM

Melbourne winger Xavier Coates was ruled out of his side's win over the Rabbitohs on ANZAC Day with a hamstring injury, but isn't expected to be sidelined long-term.

Coates had a superb first half, running in three tries in 23 minutes, however it came at a cost, with the Maroons flyer leaving the field in the 34th minute clutching his hamstring. Coach Craig Bellamy said post-match he is hopeful it is a minor strain with the club taking a cautions approach to rest the star winger.

"If we had to, we would have put him back on but we thought it was safer to leave him off," Bellamy said. "He's had a couple of other niggles the last few weeks so that's probably put a bit of pressure or fatigue on his hamstring.

"Sounded like he might be a chance [next week] but I'll have to see how he progresses throughout the week."

Prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona also finished the game with a hamstring concern and is in doubt to return for next week's clash with the Gold Coast.

Earlier on Thursday, Dragons centre Moses Suli was ruled out of his side's loss to the Roosters after suffering a head knock in the opening tackle.

Suli was sent reeling out of a heavy collision while trying to tackle Roosters prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as the Kiwis veteran returned the ball from the kick-off.

The Roosters lost veteran centre Michael Jennings just before half-time with a triceps injury that coach Trent Robinson confirmed post-match could sideline him for a few months. The club have said upon consultation with a specialist, it has decided to commence a period of non-operative rehabilitation.

The Roosters already went into the match without Victor Radley (hamstring) and Daniel Tupou (knee) on top of their existing injury toll.

Knights skipper Kalyn Ponga will miss the next three months of the season after undergoing foot surgery following a lisfranc injury in Round 7.

In better news the Knights welcome back centre Dane Gagai in Round 8 after he missed the loss to the Bulldogs with a calf injury.

The Broncos will be without playmaker Ezra Mam (finger) and centre Selwyn Cobbo (shoulder) in ANZAC Round due to injuries picked up in Round 7. The Broncos do, however, have Payne Haas (knee), Adam Reynolds (hamstring), Brendan Piakura (ankle) and Deine Mariner (back) all available again.

Parramatta forward Bryce Cartwright will sit out his side's match against Manly in order to overcome a rib cartilage issue. Cartwright has been playing with the injury for the past fortnight, but wth the Eels having a bye in Round 9, is expected to return the following week against the Broncos.

Panthers No.7 Nathan Cleary is named to play for the first time since injuring his hamstring in Round 3, while fullback Dylan Edwards is good to go despite failing to finish the final few minutes of last week's win over the Wests Tigers.

Raiders halfback Jamal Fogarty had surgery on April 23 following his biceps injury suffered in Round 7, with the halfback now expected to be out of action for the next 12-14 weeks.

The Rabbitohs have confirmed prop Tevita Tatola is facing up to 12 weeks on the sideline after undergoing surgery on a fractured foot, while winger Tyrone Munro is also set for surgery after fracturing his collarbone.

Cowboys back-rower Heilum Luki has resumed training and is targeting a return to the field in Round 9.

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