‘Cleared of serious damage’: Taniela Paseka given the green light for round 1 after injury setback in the trials

The Sea Eagles were sweating on having one of their most important players available to play in round 1 after an injury scare on the weekend.

The Sea Eagles are breathing a huge sigh of relief with confirmation towering prop Taniela Paseka is available for their season opener after he was cleared of serious damage to his shoulder.

There were fears Manly’s man mountain would miss the game against the Cowboys on March 8, but the club has confirmed he’s in no doubt for the round 1 clash.

Taniela Paseka left the field with a suspected AC joint injury today - mechanism textbook landing on point of shoulder.

Mostly a pain management issue - minor sprains can get needled up & return very quickly. Partial/complete tear would have him in doubt for Round 1 in 3 weeks. pic.twitter.com/SbnuxS5KSz

— NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) February 15, 2025

“Taniela Paseka will be available for round 1 in the NRL premiership after sustaining a minor injury in Saturday’s Pre-season Challenge match against the Rabbitohs,” a club statement read.

“The Sea Eagles prop left the field clutching his left shoulder but has since been cleared of serious damage, suffering a grade one AC joint injury.

“Paseka is unavailable for Friday night’s trial against the Panthers but will be ready for the team’s season-opener against the Cowboys.”