Justadragon
SGI NSW Cup
As I said during the game it really looked like he copped a massive hit to the ribs.
Injury and Suspension update 2026
- Thread starter Eric
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dragonheart
SGI Jersey Flegg
These young guys put their body on the line for sure and Toby and Ryan were everywhere.
Ryan
SGI NSW Cup
Need a bit more help form the backs. Or a lot more.
Ryan
SGI NSW Cup
Those two go so hard. Never take a backward step. Are they destined to pick up a lot of niggling injuries throughout their careers?
RufusRex
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How bad is Cyrus' ankle? Did the eel get suspended?
Mug Fan
SGI NSW Cup
Cyrus scans today for syndesmosis 4 to 6 weeks most likely.
TheRev
SGI NSW Cup
atleast he is not missing too much footy..
jodragon40
Staff
Any news on Liddle?
Mug Fan
SGI NSW Cup
jodragon40
Staff
Not good for Liddle or us
TheRev
SGI NSW Cup
Broncos > Sharks > Bye, I guess they will assess it week to week.. obviously no point rushing him, but at some point he has to play football again and see how he goes. This also assumes Cook stays healthy and available.
GCRV
SGI NSW Cup
Did Liddle re-injure his hamstring or it's just taking much longer to heal than first thought?
Dragon David
SGI NSW Cup
A bit more on Liddle.
St George Illawarra Dragons hooker Jacob Liddle's hamstring recovery has been delayed due to the high re-injury risk associated with soft-tissue tears. After suffering a setback during the pre-season, he experienced a minor warm-up incident, forcing his return to be pushed back to Round 12 or 13.
Current Injury Status and Timeline
Why Hamstring Repairs Take Time
St George Illawarra Dragons hooker Jacob Liddle's hamstring recovery has been delayed due to the high re-injury risk associated with soft-tissue tears. After suffering a setback during the pre-season, he experienced a minor warm-up incident, forcing his return to be pushed back to Round 12 or 13.
Current Injury Status and Timeline
- The Setback: Liddle suffered a significant pre-season grade 3 hamstring tear and later dealt with an aggravating warm-up incident just before kickoff.
- Revised Return: The Dragons medical and coaching staff confirmed his recovery has been taking slightly longer than initially hoped, targeting a comeback to the field in Round 12 or 13.
- Team Impact: Because of Liddle's delayed availability, the club is leaning on Damien Cook and Haele Finau to manage the dummy-half role in the interim.
Why Hamstring Repairs Take Time
- High Re-injury Rates: Hamstring strains are notorious in the NRL, carrying a roughly 30% re-injury rate if rushed.
- Stringent Rehab: To avoid a chronic issue, medical staff mandate a deliberate, graduated increase in running volume and strength before clearing a player for full contact
jodragon40
Staff
I have witnessed 1st hand this injury in one of my star players in the late 90s. Head was on his way to 1sts grade but never made it.
He was lightning fast with Olympic type initial acceleration off the mark. After the injury which tears the muscle off the bone he was still quick but that initial acceleration never returned. It took him 3 months to return to the paddock hence that is why I initially said Liddle wouldn't be available until round 10 at the earliest.
In my opinion its better to have a break than this type of injury.
Zen
SGI Jersey Flegg
What in the AI slop
Dragon David
SGI NSW Cup
Yep. Not good?