Broncos prop Matt lodge misses training with illness ahead of Titans clash
CONTROVERSIAL prop Matt Lodge warmed up with the Broncos before cutting his session short, while James Roberts was also a notable absentee.
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BRONCOS forward Matt Lodge is expected to be cleared for Sunday’s derby clash with the Titans, despite missing training through a mystery illness.
Lodge and centre James Roberts were missing from Thursday morning’s session at Red Hill, but a Broncos spokesman said both will be fine to play on Sunday.
Roberts was absent due to a personal matter, while controversial prop Lodge did warm up with the Broncos before cutting his morning short.
It is understood he was not allowed to run due to a minor medical procedure related to the mystery illness he suffered ahead of Round 1.
The Broncos spokespeman said Lodge will be fine to play on Sunday, while teammate Sam Thaiday alluded that the illness was a private matter.
“I don’t want to say why he didn’t train today,” Thaiday said.
“It’s a sore back door ... I’ll just leave it at that.”
Thaiday himself has also been cleared for the showdown, after suffering a head knock against the Tigers last Friday.
“I was nursed through the first couple of days of training but feeling really good,” Thaiday said this morning.
“I got through the session today and we’ll do a little bit more on Saturday, more contact and stuff. I’ll be ready to go Sunday.
“I was a bit dizzy (on Friday). I can’t overly remember too much of what happened but I’ve been through all the protocols now and ticked all the boxes with the doctors.
“I’ll make sure I protect myself a little bit more this time.”
Originally published as Broncos prop Matt lodge misses training with illness ahead of Titans clash