Biily Smith and Toia

[Schooner]

Is there any news on when either of Billy Smith or Toia are due back

[Inflictor]

I thought I heard Robbo say in one of his pressers that Toia will come back in pre-training for next season.

No idea about Billy. They originally said 8 weeks but no idea how long it has been.

[Bates]

I'm a fan of JP. He can do the job!

[The Lip]

I'm a fan of JP. He can do the job!

Agree the more games he gets the better he's getting as well. Hope he keeps on that path. I'm a big fan of a fit Billy Smith very high ceiling but unfortunately can't string enough games together. Not giving up on him but we have to be realistic at this point. He's going to need a couple of games in Reggie's even when he is ready to come back so I'd say we are at least a month away from seeing him in firsts.

[Thirteen]

Supposedly Rob T won’t play this year.

[Qld Chook]

Supposedly Rob T won’t play this year.

What was his latest injury?

[King Salvo]

What was his latest injury?

Second ACL mid-September last year for Robert: They are giving it a 12-month rehab period, so he won't be playing in 2024.

I have asked a few people about Billy Smith, and the response is that he's a few weeks away for what it's worth. How long is a few weeks? I'm not sure, so have to wait and see if his name appears on a team list in the not-too-distant future

[Qld Chook]

Second ACL mid-September last year for Robert: They are giving it a 12-month rehab period, so he won't be playing in 2024.

I have asked a few people about Billy Smith, and the response is that he's a few weeks away for what it's worth. How long is a few weeks? I'm not sure, so have to wait and see if his name appears on a team list in the not-too-distant future

Terrible luck for both of them. Hopefully Billy is back ASAP, it'd be great timing with Suualli on the sidelines.

[Rooster_6]

Surgery was 10 weeks ago for Billy, supposedly 8-10 week recovery before he could get back into full running and he said 2 weeks ago that everything was on track so hoping that means back at training now or very close.

Given he hasn't been able to run for the last 3 months though I would imagine they'd want to get his fitness levels up before they even look at a return.

[Mickie Lane]

What actually happened to Billy?
The guy trained all pre season & yet come rd 1 he's out indefinitely.

[Thirteen]

What actually happened to Billy?
The guy trained all pre season & yet come rd 1 he's out indefinitely.

He broke his arm pulling a tissue out of a box.

[Lydon]

What actually happened to Billy?
The guy trained all pre season & yet come rd 1 he's out indefinitely.

Honestly getting over this guy and his injuries,the Club needs more reliable options..

This situation has become laughable..

[Rooster_Mark]

Obviously it will sink in later for some, but Billy Smith will never be a full time NRL player. It's ok to consider him a back up depth player and if he is ever available, it's a bonus. However he should never be relied upon to be in the starting 13, his body isn't up to it. The chances of Rob Toia being one are pretty slim too, however you couldn't completely write him off yet. The worst thing is the club haven't seemed to plan for this and we have no NRL First Grade standard Centre's at the club signed up for next season.

[weplayforprems]

Supposedly Rob T won’t play this year.

Makes sense if he did his ACL at finals time last year.

[weplayforprems]

Obviously it will sink in later for some, but Billy Smith will never be a full time NRL player. It's ok to consider him a back up depth player and if he is ever available, it's a bonus. However he should never be relied upon to be in the starting 13, his body isn't up to it. The chances of Rob Toia being one are pretty slim too, however you couldn't completely write him off yet. The worst thing is the club haven't seemed to plan for this and we have no NRL First Grade standard Centre's at the club signed up for next season.

He’s very lucky we’re losing half a backline next year.

I obviously feel sorry for him because he’s got talent but we aren’t a charity.

He’s essentially been unavailable for half a decade. The club would be well within its rights to move him on.

From some reports Manu will be back mid-next year anyway but yeah the centres next year are a big concern. Would probably be Dom Young and Pauga at this stage.

Has there been an official announcement on Toops’ future? Hope he gets one more given the state of the back 5.