NRL casualty ward Round 18: Raider Jarrod Croker gone for season, tough break for young Bronco
THE Broncos may have lost promising backrower Jaydn Su’A for the rest of the season with a suspected broken ankle. FULL CASUALTY WARD
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BRONCOS hooker Andrew McCullough has escaped suspension following his flurry of punches against the Warriors, but young gun backrower Jaydn Su’A is potentially out for the rest of the season.
Su’A suffered a broken ankle in Brisbane’s shock 26-6 loss to New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.
The 20-year-old will consult a surgeon but is facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines and may not return to the field this season.
The loss of Su’A is a blow to the Broncos who have been without Test star Matt Gillett for three months after he suffered a broken neck and calf injury.
“Jaydn has a broken ankle and will be going to see the surgeon tomorrow to decide what is next,” Broncos High Performance Manager Jeremy Hickmans said.
“With the extent of the injury there is the possibility that he could be out for the rest of the year.”
In some positive news for the Broncos ahead of Friday night’s crucial clash with Penrith at Suncorp Stadium, McCullough escaped suspension after being sin-binned in the Warriors loss.
McCullough unleashed a series of punches on New Zealand’s Chris Satae after the Warriors forward raised an elbow in a tackle.
McCullough was charged with contrary conduct - fighting, but will escape suspension with a $1150 fine.
Maroons prop Josh McGuire was also charged with contrary conduct after making contact with a referee and has received a $1700 fine.
The Broncos are hopeful of forward Tevita Pangai Jr returning from a hamstring injury against the Panthers.
Meanwhile, Canberra have had their worst fears about Jarrod Croker confirmed, with the Raiders captain ruled out for the remainder of the NRL season. Scans have revealed the star centre will need surgery after his left knee cap dislocated in the 38-12 victory over North Queensland on Saturday night. Croker is scheduled to have surgery next week in a bid to start training again by the end of the year.
Even before the severity of the injury was confirmed the club were bracing themselves for the worst.
His absence is a bitter blow as the Raiders aim to keep their finals hopes alive, sitting two games outside of the top eight.
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In other injury news from Round 18:
- Chris Lawrence suffered a hamstring injury against the Dragons and faces several weeks out.
- Nene MacDonald hurt his foot early on against the Tigers with the extent of the damage not yet known.
- Sione Mata’utai is in doubt for the clash with the Titans after suffering a nasty concussion.
- James Maloney suffered a toe injury in Origin III with the extent of the damage not yet made clear.
- Christian Welch (concussion) should be fine to play in Round 19, while Cameron Munster could miss the match with a finger injury.
- Will Chambers, Billy Slater, Felise Kaufusi, James Tedesco, Latrell Mitchell, James Roberts, Josh Addo-Carr, Nathan Cleary, Boyd Cordner, Jai Arrow and Tyrone Peachey were all rested after Origin but are expected to play in Round 19.
BRONCOS
Andre Savelio (ACL, season)
Matt Gillett (Broken neck, Round 21)
Payne Haas (Shoulder, Season)
Jack Bird (Sternum, Indefinite)
Jaydn Su’A (Leg/foot, season)
BULLDOGS
Kieran Foran (Foot, Season)
Raymond Faitala-Mariner (Hand/Knee, Season)
Marcelo Montoya (Hamstring, season)
COWBOYS
Sam Hoare (ACL, Season)
Michael Morgan (Bicep, Season)
Jordan McLean (Foot, Indefinite)
Josh Chudleigh (Knee, Season)
Matt Scott (Knee, Round 20)
DRAGONS
Zac Lomax (Hand, Round 20)
Jacob Host (Dislocated shoulder, Round 21-23)
Nene MacDonald (Foot, TBC)
EELS
Reed Mahoney (Suspension, Round 18)
Tony Williams (ACL, Season)
Beau Scott (ACL, Season)
Manu Ma’u (Cheekbone, Indefinite)
Cameron King (Knee, Round 24)
KNIGHTS
Kalyn Ponga (Hamstring, Round 20-21)
Slade Griffin (Knee, Season)
Tautau Moga (ACL, Season)
Jacob Saifiti (Shoulder, Round 24)
Sione Mata’utia (Concussion, Round 20)
PANTHERS
Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Broken jaw, Round 22-23)
Sam McKendry (ACL, Season)
Tim Browne (Ruptured bowel, Retired)
Dylan Edwards (Shoulder, Season)
Peter Wallace (Shoulder, Retired)
RABBITOHS
Richie Kennar (Foot, Round 19)
Greg Inglis (Broken thumb, Round 21-22)
RAIDERS
Ata Hingano (Ankle, Season)
Joseph Tapine (Suspension, Round 20)
Jack Wighton (Disciplinary, Season)
Shannon Boyd (Calf, Round 21)
Jarrod Croker (Knee, Season)
Aidan Sezer (Hamstring, TBC)
ROOSTERS
Bernard Lewis (ACL, Season)
Dylan Napa (Knee, Round 20)
SEA EAGLES
Apisai Koroisau (Foot, Season)
Curtis Sironen (ACL, Season)
Lachlan Croker (ACL, Season)
Jack Gosiewski (Broken arm, Round 20)
Akuila Uate (Ankle, Season)
SHARKS
Josh Dugan (Stress fracture fibula, Round 20)
Luke Lewis (Calf, Round 20)
Jack Williams (Pec, season)
Kurt Capewell (Thumb, Round 23-25)
STORM
Sam Kasiano (Knee, Round 25)
TITANS
Bryce Cartwright (Broken hand, Round 20)
Dale Copley (Hamstring, season)
Max King (Shoulder, season)
WARRIORS
Nathaniel Roache (Back, Season)
Leivaha Pulu (Ankle, Round 20)
Tohu Harris (Knee, Round 21-23)
WESTS TIGERS
Mahe Fonua (Broken arm, Round 24-25)
Josh Reynolds (Shoulder, Season)
Chris Lawrence (Hamstring/hand, Round 24/25)
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