Joseph Suaalii injury: Young Rooster ruled out for remainder of season - Rothfield

[Johnny Brass]

Immediately surgery is required - can't be delayed

Injuries to the Lisfranc joint can cause severe damage to the cartilage in the midfoot if left untreated. This damage prevents the joint from working properly. Without the cartilage, and with the added stress of poorly healed injuries, the foot will continue to sustain further damage with each step.

My wife tore the ligament which required surgery and pinning not a hope in hell that he could have played with that injury.

[Bruce Pickett]

Watch the Red Bandanna Head Pirate get on his moral high horse with the 'I told youse so'.

[Thirteen]

well yes. our chances went down the toilet a long time ago. i dont think this is a throwaway season. i think robbo should take this opportunity to give young talent a go. play smith over jmoz. bring karawalevu into the 30 man squad. start fletcher baker. give keighran a go in the first team.

For sure. Give the young guys as much experience as possible. Play Baker over SST who is leaving.

[Bruce Pickett]

in my opinion, no. i was heavily against him playing until 18 (my opinion). the body is a fragile thing and playing professional takes a toll on fully grown bodies, let alone a boy whos still going through puberty

I am sure Trent probably agreed with you and plenty on here agreed with you (including me). It wasn't until we had all our injuries that next man up was Suaalli. The cupboard was empty and there was no other choice. He was the last man standing.

[Big Dog]

He's had a taste of the top grade and he'll be salivating for his next chance. Now he has more time to focus on his academic future, and strength and conditioning for next season.

[King Salvo]

For sure. Give the young guys as much experience as possible. Play Baker over SST who is leaving.

SST going where ?

[Thirteen]

SST going where ?

I wouldn’t have a clue where he’s going.

[Bahrain Rooster]

That’s a shame. At least now he can finish school without footy distractions. He’ll come back stronger next year. A plus from all of this means Smith might get more time which is good. I like what I’ve seen from Smith so far.