Other Clubs in 2026

[puff]

I heard Manly was the other team for Watson..
Why cant we find a winger like Penitani from Souths, big strong, footwork and fast..

OBs are everywhere. Except in our club.

 

[Justadragon]

Unless we get some decent wingers Drinkwater will be wasted. Have a look at what he is doing today and how he is supported.

 

[puff]

Very poor defence from KK on that Luki try.

 

[Mailroomsgi]

Playing through injury apparently, not surprising though. Souths are gonna play him dangerously high minutes until he’s off at seasons end

 

[puff]

Playing through injury apparently, not surprising though. Souths are gonna play him dangerously high minutes until he’s off at seasons end

Many players are playing through injury in the NRL. I didn't like his effort there.

 

[RedV01]

Very poor defence from KK on that Luki try.

Even the best of them get it wrong occasionally.

 

[Mailroomsgi]

Many players are playing through injury in the NRL. I didn't like his effort there.

Not excusing poor play, just letting it be known he’s been playing through injury for weeks

 

[Justadragon]

Very poor defence from KK on that Luki try.

He'll be out for a year by the time we get him.

 

[RedV01]

He'll be out for a year by the time we get him.

Good ol Wayne would have him in a wheelchair before playing well in our colours. You can be certain of that. That's part of what makes him a good coach. His ruthlessness.

 

[redv4life]

Souths are playing him & AJ absolutely busted. Can’t believe they haven’t been given a rest

 

[puff]

Souths are playing him & AJ absolutely busted. Can’t believe they haven’t been given a rest

We have plenty injured, too. Most teams do.

 

[redv4life]

We have plenty injured, too. Most teams do.

Not really what I meant? I was saying not sure they should be playing through a torn PCL.

 

[puff]

Not really what I meant? I was saying not sure they should be playing through a torn PCL.

I'm sure the medical staff at Souths are not doing anything crazy.

 

[Dragon David]

Good ol Wayne would have him in a wheelchair before playing well in our colours. You can be certain of that. That's part of what makes him a good coach. His ruthlessness.

Souths are playing him & AJ absolutely busted. Can’t believe they haven’t been given a rest

Under Australian law, an NRL club can be found at fault for failing to rest an injured player. As the employer, a club owes a strict duty of care to provide a safe workplace and mitigate foreseeable harm.

The Club's Duty of Care

• Workplace Health and Safety: Professional NRL players are employees. Clubs must ensure that pushing a player to perform does not exacerbate an existing injury or cause long-term damage.
• Medical Sign-Off: If an independent doctor or the club's medical staff diagnoses a player and advises against playing, allowing them to take the field is a serious breach of duty.
• Concussion Protocols: Following a diagnosed concussion, the NRL mandates a mandatory stand-down period (typically 11 days). Clubs face severe penalties and sanctions for failing to follow these head-injury assessment (HIA) protocols.

Player Consent & "Toughness": If a player hides their symptoms, downplays their pain, or pushes to play against medical advice, a court may find them partially or fully at fault for their continued condition (contributory negligence)

 

[Justadragon]

Under Australian law, an NRL club can be found at fault for failing to rest an injured player. As the employer, a club owes a strict duty of care to provide a safe workplace and mitigate foreseeable harm.

The Club's Duty of Care

• Workplace Health and Safety: Professional NRL players are employees. Clubs must ensure that pushing a player to perform does not exacerbate an existing injury or cause long-term damage.
• Medical Sign-Off: If an independent doctor or the club's medical staff diagnoses a player and advises against playing, allowing them to take the field is a serious breach of duty.
• Concussion Protocols: Following a diagnosed concussion, the NRL mandates a mandatory stand-down period (typically 11 days). Clubs face severe penalties and sanctions for failing to follow these head-injury assessment (HIA) protocols.

Player Consent & "Toughness": If a player hides their symptoms, downplays their pain, or pushes to play against medical advice, a court may find them partially or fully at fault for their continued condition (contributory negligence)

He's definitely is not 100% and seems to be getting worse every week. There must be something in it or he would have been playing SOO, they obviously didn't want to take the risk. Plus today there was a couple of defensive plays that made him look very ordinary. Anyway we will see what he is like by the time he gets here.