The Dragons are set to be without Jaydn Su’A and Jayden Sullivan for the rest of the 2023 NRL season after the pair picked up injuries in their side’s Round 19 loss to the Raiders.
Scans have revealed Sullivan faces a recovery time of at least six weeks for a high-grade hamstring strain, sidelining him until Round 26 at the earliest, while Su’A will undergo surgery to repair increasing instability in his right shoulder.
Ben Murdoch-Masila (knee) and Viliami Fifita (knee) will also miss the next fortnight, while Jacob Liddle (head knock), Paul Turner (hip pointer) and Tyrell Sloan (calf) are all expected to return following the Dragons’ bye in Round 20.
Josh Addo-Carr is in doubt for the Bulldogs’ Round 20 game against the Broncos after he limped off in the final stages of Origin III on Wednesday night.
Sydney Roosters captain James Tedesco has been rested for the match against the Storm after leading NSW to victory in the series finale at Accor Stadium.
Bulldogs forward Ryan Sutton also remains sidelined after he was sent to hospital for scans following a tackle against the Rabbitohs in Round 19.
Bulldogs general manager of football Phil Gould, said Sutton had experienced intense neck pain after the incident and was being monitored.
Corey Oates won’t play in his 200th game after picking up a knee injury at training. The Broncos confirmed the winger had sustained damage to the meniscus in his knee and would consult a specialist to determine the best course of action.
In other news, Wests Tigers will welcome back hooker Api Koroisau from a broken jaw for their clash with the Knights. Koroisau suffered the injury against the Titans in Round 15 and has missed his side’s losses to the Storm, Cowboys and Sharks.
Source: NRL. Com