Pilot Medical Update: Rehab Update

[King Salvo]

The Sydney Roosters rehabilitation group has been assessed following the Club’s first bye in Round 14.

Egan Butcher has successfully undergone ACL surgery, and following a review with the surgeon, is expected to commence with an uncomplicated rehabilitation, with an approximate return to the field in April, 2025.

Billy Smith has recommenced early running following significant damage to joint cartilage in his ankle. There is no set timeframe for this specific injury, as the
rehabilitation will be concentrated on healing and function.

Following non-surgical rehabilitation, Lewis Murphy will have a plaster removed following a scaphoid fracture before going into a splint. He will resume full-time training, with an aim to return to the field in the coming weeks.

Robert Toia has progressed well with his ACL rehabilitation, prior to reaching nine months post-surgery. The Club is taking a cautious approach to his return to play, undergoing modified training, with a chance to take the field before the conclusion of the 2024 season.

Salesi Foketi has made a successful rehabilitation following nine weeks post-MCL reconstruction, and has been named to return in the NSW Cup side for this weekend's match against Parramatta.

Ethan Roberts is in the mid-stage of return from syndesmosis, having commenced running, and will recommence full training next week.

There are no other injury concerns for the other players in the NRL squad.

https://www.roosters.com.au/news/202...-rehab-update/

[Easts75]

Doesn't sound that great regarding Billy

IMO is an absolute gun centre and makes our best 17 100% when healthy.

I may be delusional based on his history, but I'm still hoping he can string together a full season one day with us

[Serenader]

Geez Billy just can’t take a trick! Just get him back to 100% for next year. But will he last? My confidence is lowwww

[Carlos Parra]

Doesn't sound that great regarding Billy

IMO is an absolute gun centre and makes our best 17 100% when healthy.

I may be delusional based on his history, but I'm still hoping he can string together a full season one day with us

I fear he'll break a finger doing up his shoelaces.

[ism22]

I guess the only good news is that there's no top-shelf players in the list and Billy / Egan / Murphy are the only 3 likely to be selected for 1sts on a semi-regular basis (for now).

Wonder what it means for Billy. Like I dunno how to read it... is it potentially career-ending kinda territory (Yow Yeh style 'he permanently walks with a limp now and is testing whether he can play with this condition')? I hope not.

[Kelby]

The problem this club has is that both Smith and Toia are our 2nd and 3rd choice centres.

We have carried them for years and that's why we have a left centre issue. Smith was earmarked to replace Fatrell but that has never taken off due to constant injuries.


Do we cross our fingers or move on?

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

Serious questions need to be asked if Billy suffers another long term injury. I wouldn't back him to last half a season.

[Chook2]

Billy smith is still certainly out 2nd best centre behind Manu
he would have suaali out of the side - he did through pre season until he got injured before round 1
shame as if he could stay on the field he would be worth a $650k plus centre so we arnt paying him much but it must certainly be getting to him
looking forward to seeing toia again but as well don’t want him rushed back

[FlamingRooster]

The problem this club has is that both Smith and Toia are our 2nd and 3rd choice centres.

We have carried them for years and that's why we have a left centre issue. Smith was earmarked to replace Fatrell but that has never taken off due to constant injuries.


Do we cross our fingers or move on?

Toia is 19. Unfortunately ACL injuries happen often in this sport. Definitely not moving on from him yet. Billy will be given a centre spot to start the season next year, so fingers crossed he can put more than 7 games in

[The Lip]

I guess the only good news is that there's no top-shelf players in the list and Billy / Egan / Murphy are the only 3 likely to be selected for 1sts on a semi-regular basis (for now).

Wonder what it means for Billy. Like I dunno how to read it... is it potentially career-ending kinda territory (Yow Yeh style 'he permanently walks with a limp now and is testing whether he can play with this condition')? I hope not.

Are you making the Yow Yeh comparison up in one of your non fact based fantasy scenarios or does that have substance?