Always good to test out innovations like that, just need to get some stats from independent studies to see how effective they are. Considering no other head padding has shown signs of working so far I’m not optimistic about the Guardian Caps though
Dylan Brown is integrating back into team training as he continues recovery from a partial ACL tear 14 weeks ago.
Expected back in full training in January - main concern moving forward will be re-injury risk with up to 50% of partial ACL tears progressing to full ruptures (eg Sam Walker).
Josh Schuster is dealing with a calf injury - was shown running on anti-gravity treadmill earlier this week.
Extensive calf injury history for Schuster, with this the 5th year in a row he has suffered a calf injury - they are known for lingering symptoms during rehab.
Despite the separation & appearance of the joint players rarely require surgery - function usually returns & more a short term pain management issue.
Ponga suffered his in late 2023 & played the entire 2024 season with no reported issues. Tom Trbojevic now hoping to do the same.
Kalyn Ponga a good example of what a shoulder looks like after suffering a Grade 3 AC joint injury.
Complete tear of the ligaments surrounding the joint results in separation of collarbone from the shoulder blade - creating a “step” at the point of the shoulder.
Josh Schuster using an Alter-G treadmill at Rabbitohs training this week. No issue reported but worth noting with his lower limb injury history in recent years.
Anti-gravity treadmills are used to reduce the amount of body weight/impact felt while running, often during injury rehab.
High contact from the crossbar is forceful, direct and no mitigating circumstances - clear send off for mine. Video brings concern for laceration and/or concussion.
Has to be the first time in history this has happened, hope the player is OK!
🎥 via Dwain McGuinness
Can you believe that Brien guy calls himself THE nrl physio & doesn’t even work for an nrl club
Joseph Suaalii forced off with what the Wallabies initially feared was a broken right wrist.
Thankfully medical staff now more optimistic no fracture present - by video would hope not enough direct contact in tackle. If fractured usual recovery time ~6 weeks, if not quick recovery.
50*
100*
What’s the over/under on Australia’s total here? 200?
Thoughts with Jamayne Taunoa Browne who has announced his retirement from rugby league.
JTB suffered 2 achilles ruptures within 4 months of each other this year - achilles repair surgery involves an insanely tough rehab process even without setbacks. Wish him the best!
And a big return for the Golden Sponge Awards:
- toughest effort/maniac of the year
- craziest injury story
- comeback player of the year
- most influential injury
- biggest brain explosion
& heaps more!
Listen in all the usual places. Massive thanks for all the support - 🧽 will be back in 2025!
Final Magic Sponge Pod for 2024 is in the books!
- Will Nathan Cleary & the Panthers shoulder surgery trio be fit for Round 1?
- Cameron Murray 6 month recovery?
- Accountability session - our best (not many) & worst (heaps) calls from 2024
Hey Stuart, good on your son! Don’t be afraid to reach out to people in the field for shadowing/work experience opportunities, just need to get your foot in the door sometimes!
Too make it worse its 20mins from my house to Suncorp 😂
Just NRL so far, see if I can get a leave pass for NRLW
Bris. Would love to go to Newcastle too though
Just wouldn’t upload on my end mate, tried to add it but the little blue circle just didn’t go anywhere. So not sure
Toby Rudolf will miss the start of the 2025 season after scans revealed he requires shoulder reconstruction surgery (via 9News).
Initially hurt it late in the season then aggravated while surfing in Bali - will undergo latarjet procedure to stabilise the joint. Usually 4 months recovery.
Perfect timing really, not long til the age old tradition fires up again
Happy to sacrifice Budu for a return of Boring NRL Guy
Hey mate, yeah I’ll still post the bare bones over there but hopefully migrate over to here as time goes on
Just need the Storm media manager on here to be my nemesis and we are set
Can we just call this app NRL Twitter and bring back the glory days
Dylan Edwards has undergone latarjet shoulder reconstruction surgery this week to address a chronic shoulder issue (via SMH)
Same surgery Nathan Cleary had - usually a ~ 4 month recovery time which will have him touch & go to be fit for the Panthers Round 1 clash in Las Vegas.
