When should we think about resting players?

[maxta]

Foxsports reported it was the dreaded syndesmosis... But I don't think the NRL Physio has yet opined.

That's like a terrible sprain, but far worse if totally ruptured...I reckon will be 2-3 weeks and be available for finals

 

[Ranga]

That's like a terrible sprain, but far worse if totally ruptured...I reckon will be 2-3 weeks and be available for finals

I hope so mate. The fact he could walk off unassisted was promising, but he was in a lot of pain.

 

[Stewbojevic]

I hope so mate. The fact he could walk off unassisted was promising, but he was in a lot of pain.

Reports are 3-4 weeks, avoided surgery. So back for finals.

On the topic of the main post, I think we potentially rest Tom/DCE/anyone with niggles if we can’t make the 4 anymore. As long as we’re still gunning for the 4 let’s keep rolling.

 

[Eagle 1]

Well this weekend, 7th plays 9th and 10th plays 12th from memory..... so it is basically impossible for us to miss the 8 now given the amount of games the fringe teams play against each other

So if we win this weekend, we 100% can't miss the 8.

THEN do we start resting?

Would not like to finish any lower that 5th spot. If we do finish 5th I'm licking my lips on us playing the 8th placed team that has just limped into the finals.

 

[Eagle 1]

Siro and Saddler could help out in the prop department soon or if required . Jake maybe a bit of a rest before the finals and not to go the full 80 just before the finals . guys like the Shoe probably need as much game time as possible, doubt any of the backs necessary need a break Have Jet Ski and Burbo no doubt available to contribute and if required Maybe Tom a bit like Jake but sure that he would not mind playing full games all things normal

I like Saddlers raw style of play, with the couple of games he played he showed no fear and is a big body to boot.

 

[The Right Edge]

Wouldn't write off Kurt De Luis either. He has played 100 mins this season and while on we have conceded just 16 points and only 3 tries. While he is no speed freak, he does work hard defensively in the middle and is always up for a hit up.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

We don't the luxury of being able to rest players due to our injury toll.

 

[Kevinward777]

Once it becomes a fact that we can't finish in the top four or finish any lower than sixth.

 

[40 years an eagle]

I hope so mate. The fact he could walk off unassisted was promising, but he was in a lot of pain.

I have had really bad sprains maybe 4 times that I definitely could not have walked off the field as well as Tent did. We may be lucky and it is only 2-3 weeks out. Kelpie will be back by then so probably no real need to rush him back.

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

No need to think about it. Injuries and the judiciary will do it for us.

Exactly - already happening - Sipley and Paseka out. Sironen was rested last week. He will be given lots more game time from here if he stays injury free and until everyone else is back on deck. Keppie will be back etc.