Cordner's shoulder

[Vasco]

Didn't he need a reconstruction in the off-season?

What is the story there?

If he has it after the WC then he could be a late starter for 2014.

Hope he doesn't do any more damage.

He will be a star next year.

[Guest]

Mate on the news last week he said he needs minor surgery on both shoulders.

I can't remember how long he will be out for but he could be a late starter next season.

It's not ideal but the confidence and experience he would get from playing in a World Cup is priceless.

[fletch]

he needs operations on both shoulders, will be out between 8-12 weeks so will be really pushing it to be right for round 1.

not many clubs would let a player of Cordner's calibre delay surgery like we have, just look at Manly ruling out the Stewart brothers and Watmough.

[Tommy Smith]

I think it shows immense mutual respect. The bloke deserves the honour of a World Cup start. He's paid his dues this year and we can afford to give him the first month of the competition off.

[stephenj]

i agree, this young man has earned some time off aas well we will have a french whirlwind to play in his place for a bit?

[rwbfl]

It can also act as a chance for the younger players, such as napa and langi, and also even casty to cement a spot in the team (obviously not at the expense of Cordner, but somewhere in the 17) I think the selection of moa and Liu this year proved robbo explicitly picks on merit

[BUDDY]

The kid deserves his spot in the WC.

We covered well for him when he was out for 6 weeks and we probably have better depth next year.

I hope he smashes SBW.

[Thirteen]

Do you honestly think the roosters would allow him to go on tour and delay his operation if he was going to miss some footy for us next year?

[Guest]

he needs operations on both shoulders, will be out between 8-12 weeks so will be really pushing it to be right for round 1.

not many clubs would let a player of Cordner's calibre delay surgery like we have, just look at Manly ruling out the Stewart brothers and Watmough.

From what I have heard, it is pretty hard to hold him back from footy of any kind. I think telling him that he can't represent his country for the first time would've been impossible.

[Darkone]

Mind over matter can only take you so far

Cords may think he's 10 foot tall & bullet proof but there's always payback in terms of injuries

strong shoulders are paramount for a back rower, lets hope he overcomes this without allowing pride to take over

[stephenj]

at his age hes such a quick healer i dont feel hell have any problems, hell come back for surgery very match fit probably rejecting anaesthetic cause it slows his recovery?

[Vasco]

Do you honestly think the roosters would allow him to go on tour and delay his operation if he was going to miss some footy for us next year?

Yes I do.

They actually wanted him to have the operation before the first round but he begged them to carry it for the season.