NRL Injury List 2021: Every club's casualty ward

28-09-2021
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More problems on the injury and suspension front coming out of round 14, with some big names set to be sidelined. 

Chanel Harris-Tavita looks set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a pectoral injury, while Wayde Egan suffered a nasty cut and could miss a couple of weeks. 

Albert Kelly and Xavier Coates both missed the Broncos clash through hamstring injuries. 

Knights centre Bradman Best left the field with an ankle injury and looks set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines. 

For all of the latest injury news from each NRL club, read below.

BRISBANE BRONCOS | CANBERRA RAIDERS  | CANTERBURY BULLDOGS | CRONULLA SHARKS  | GOLD COAST TITANS | MANLY SEA EAGLES | MELBOURNE STORM | NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS  | NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS | NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS | PARRAMATTA EELS | PENRITH PANTHERS | ST. GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS | SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS | SYDNEY ROOSTERS | WESTS TIGERS

BRISBANE BRONCOS

Albert Kelly (hamstring) and Xavier Coates (hamstring) have both been ruled out of the round 14 clash with Canberra, with the latter going down in the warm-up. 

Kotoni Staggs (ACL) has been cleared to return, but has been suspended for an off-field incident and won't return until round 16. 

Anthony Milford (knee) will underdgo surgery and miss at least a month. 

Patrick Carrigan (knee) will miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury against the Cowboys.

Ben Te'o (bicep) is set to miss three months. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Xavier Coates Hamstring Round 15
Rhys Kennedy Infection Round 15
Kotoni Staggs ACL/Suspension Round 16
Albert Kelly Hamstring Round 16-17
Brodie Croft  Knee Round 16-17
Anthony Milford Knee Round 18
Ben Te'o Bicep Round 18
Patrick Carrigan ACL 2022

CANBERRA RAIDERS

Jarrod Croker (knee) was originally sidelined with a shoulder issue, but is now out indefinitely with an ongoing knee injury. 

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (neck) has undergone surgery for a bulging disc, and won't return this year. 

Curtis Scott has been stood down indefinitely following an off-field incident. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Ryan James Suspension Round 15
Corey Horsburgh Wrist Round 19-20
Harley Smith-Shields Biceps Round 20
Jarrod Croker Knee Indefinite
Curtis Scott Stood down Indefinite
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Neck 2022

CANTERBURY BULLDOGS

Ramond Faitala-Mariner (foot) has been ruled out for an extended period. 

Outside backs Jayden Okunbor (knee) and Christian Crichton (knee) are both out for extended periods. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Corey Allan Shoulder Round 15
Brad Deitz Hamstring Round 15
Jayden Okunbor ACL Round 16
Raymond Faitala-Mariner Foot Round 18-22
Christian Crichton ACL  2022

CRONULLA SHARKS

Wade Graham (concussion) will be sidelined indefinitely. 

Braden Hamlin-Uele (ankle) will miss eight weeks after undergoing surgery for a syndesmosis injury. 

Royce Huntt (knee) remains sidelined indefinitely.  

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Jackson Ferris Foot Round 15
Braden Hamlin-Uele Ankle Round 15-16
Royce Hunt Knee Indefinite
Wade Graham Concussion Indefinite

GOLD COAST TITANS

AJ Brimson (knee) won't back up from the Origin opener, while front-rower Moeaki Fotuaika (suspension) will miss one game. 

Corey Thompson (ankle) remains sidelined after undergoing surgery. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
AJ Brimson Knee Round 15
Sam Lisone Pectoral Round 15
Jonus Pearson Knee Round 15
Moeaki Fotuaika Suspension Round 15
Anthony Don Hip Round 15
Corey Thompson Ankle Round 15-16
Beau Fermor Hamstring Indefinite

MANLY SEA EAGLES

Josh Aloiai (wrist) will miss up to three months in a huge blow for the front-rower. 

Morgan Boyle (shoulder) suffered a dislocation in round 4 against the Panthers and won't be back this season.

Curtis Sironen (knee) is nearing a return. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Toafofoa Sipley HIA TBA
Sean Keppie Suspension Round 15
Tevita Funa Suspension Round 15
Josh Schuster Calf Round 16
Curtis Sironen Knee Round 16
Jack Gosiewski Foot Round 17
Josh Aloiai Wrist Round 20
Zac Saddler Skull fracture Indefinite
Andrew Davey ACL 2022
Morgan Boyle Shoulder 2022
Manase Fainu Stood down Indefinite

MELBOURNE STORM

Christian Welch (HIA) failed his HIA during the State of Origin opener. 

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Ryan Papenhuyzen (HIA) was stretchered off against the Dragons and remains sidelined. 

Brenko Lee (calf) has suffered another injury while playing QLD Cup, and is once again sidelined. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Christian Welch HIA TBA
Nelson Asofa-Solomona Suspension Round 15
Brenko Lee Calf Round 15
Ryley Jacks Concussion Round 15
Darryn Schonig Knee Round 15-17
Ryan Papenhuyzen Concussion Indefinite
Tyson Smoothy Knee Indefinite
Max King Achilles Indefinite

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

Bradman Best (ankle) was taken from the field during the loss to South Sydney, with head coach Adam O'Brien admitting 'it doesn't look good' after the game. 

Kalyn Ponga (groin) will miss the Origin opener and remains sidelined.

Pasami Saulo (ankle) suffered a serious injury playing in the NSW Cup and will miss the remainder of the season. 

Mitchell Pearce (pectoral) is nearing a return. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Bradman Best Ankle TBA
Mitchell Pearce Pectoral Round 15
Hymel Hunt Hamstring Round 15
David Klemmer Suspension Round 15
Kalyn Ponga Groin Round 15-16
Tyson Frizell Ankle Round 18
Edrick Lee Foot Indefinite
Chris Randall Wrist Indefinite
Pasami Saulo Leg 2022

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS

Chanel Harris-Tavita (pectoral) could miss the remainder of the season, with the club awaiting scan results. 

Reece Walsh (suspension) and Adam Pompey (suspension) will both miss the round 14 clash with Melbourne. 

Peta Hiku (shoulder) has played his last games for the Warriors, with the centre departing at season's end. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Chanel Harris-Tavita Pectoral TBA
Wayde Egan HIA TBA
Adam Pompey Suspension Round 15
Reece Walsh  Suspension Round 15
Tom Ale Ankle Round 15
David Fusitu'a Hamstring Indefinite
Peta Hiku Shoulder 2022

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

Kyle Feldt (back) was injured in the Origin opener and won't back up for his club side. 

Connelly Lemeulu (thumb) remains sidelined.

Ben Hampton (pectoral) will miss an extended period after suffering a pec injury against the Warriors. 

Reuben Cotter (foot) will require surgery, and could miss up to four months. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Mitch Dunn Suspension Round 15
Kyle Feldt Back Round 15
Connelly Lemeulu Thumb Round 18
Reuben Cotter Foot Round 19-20
Ben Hampton Pectoral Round 19-21

PARRAMATTA EELS

Reed Mahoney (shoulder) suffered a sublaxation in round 13 against the Knights and will be sidelined for at least a month. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Reed Mahoney Shoulder Round 18
Ray Stone Ankle Indefinite

PENRITH PANTHERS

Nathan Cleary (cheek) suffered a nasty gash in the Origin opener. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Nathan Cleary Cheek Round 15

ST. GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

Josh McGuire and Tyrell Fuimaono will be out for over a month through suspension.

Zac Lomax (thumb) will miss up to six weeks after suffering an injury against the Tigers. 

Dragons captain Cameron McInnes (knee) will miss the entire 2021 season after suffering an ACL rupture at training. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Zac Lomax Thumb Round 15
Jayden Sullivan Toe Round 15-16
Josh McGuire Suspension Round 16
Tyrell Fuimaono Suspension Round 16
Cameron McInnes ACL 2022

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

Dane Gagai (hand) appears to have escaped a fracture after picking up an injury for QLD, but won't play in round 14.

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Dane Gagai Hand Round 15
Jaxson Paulo Wrist Round 15
Brock Gardner Achilles Indefinite

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

Nat Butcher (ankle) has been ruled out indefinitely, while Victor Radley (suspension) will be out until round 16. 

Drew Hutchison (ribs/lung) could miss as many as eight weeks after suffering both fractured ribs and a punctured lung after Dylan Brown's knees tackle. 

Brett Morris (knee) and Lindsay Collins (knee) have both sustained ACL injuries in the Roosters' win over the Knights, and will miss the remainder of the season. 

Luke Keary (knee) will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury in the round 3 loss to the Rabbitohs.

Sam Verrills (eye) suffered a semi-detached retina, and will spend up to two months on the sidelines. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Freddy Lussick Arm Round 15
Sam Verrills Eye Round 15
Victor Radley Suspension Round 16
Drew Hutchison Ribs/lung Indefinite
Billy Smith  Shoulder/ACL Indefinite
Nat Butcher Ankle Indefinite
Luke Keary ACL 2022
Lindsay Collins ACL 2022
Brett Morris ACL 2022

WESTS TIGERS 

Moses Mbye (knee) has been cleared of any serious damage, but will miss the round 14 clash with the Eels. 

Asu Kepaoa (knee) will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury. 

PLAYER INJURY RETURN
Tommy Talau Shoulder TBA
Moses Mbye Knee Round 15
Thomas Mikaele Knee Round 15-16
Russell Packer Knee Indefinite
Asu Kepaoa Knee 2022