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High Performance Updates

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SMAI High Performance Update: Round 6
Wed 5th April, 12:00PM
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St George Illawarra Head of Athletic Performance Nathan Pickworth is back for another SMAI High Performance Update ahead of the Dragons' Round 6 clash with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.

Pickworth offers updates on Josh Dugan (hamstring) and Euan Aitken (hamstring) while addressing some great news in regards to Will Matthews's hip injury suffered at the Charity Shield in February.

Dragons utility Jai Field will also miss another round of football this weekend after he recently suffered a grade one PCL strain.

Players unavailable:

Will Matthews (hip) – indefinite

Kiti Glymin (shoulder) – indefinite

Drew Hutchison (knee) – season

Levi Dodd (knee) – season

Josh Dugan (hamstring) – Round 8

Jai Field (knee) – indefinite

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/04/05/smai_high_performanc.html
 

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SMAI High Performance Update: Round 7
Fri 14th April, 10:00AM
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St George Illawarra Head of Performance Nathan Pickworth is back for another SMAI High Performance Update ahead of the Dragons' Round 7 clash with the Cowboys at WIN Stadium, Wollongong.

Pickworth provides an update on Tyson Frizell (ribs) who failed to finish the Dragons' 35-10 win over the Sea Eagles last weekend.

We also find out who joined Josh Dugan (hamstring) on the paddock this week for the first time since his unfortunate injury, and what is happening with Jai Field's run of bad luck.

Players unavailable:

Will Matthews (hip) – indefinite

Kiti Glymin (shoulder) – indefinite

Drew Hutchison (knee) – season

Levi Dodd (knee) – season

Josh Dugan (hamstring) – Round 8

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/04/14/smai_high_performanc.html
 

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SMAI High Performance Update: Round 8
Fri 21st April, 12:00PM
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St George Illawarra Head of Athletic Performance Nathan Pickworth provides another injury update ahead of the Dragons' Round 8 clash against the Sydney Roosters on Anzac Day.

Pickworth chats about how Tyson Frizell (ribs, elbow) and Josh Dugan (hamstring) are tracking for the traditional clash against the Tricolours.

He also delivers some unfortunate news in regards to winger Kalifa Faifai Loa (knee).

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/04/21/smai_high_performanc.af_news.html
 

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SMAI High Performance Update: Round 9
Wed 26th April, 05:00PM
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St George Illawarra Head of Athletic Performance Nathan Pickworth has provided another SMAI High Performance Update in the aftermath of the Dragons' 13-12 golden point loss to the Roosters on Anzac Day.

The health of Gareth Widdop (knee) has been a big talking point over the past 24 hours, with Pickworth confirming that the Dragons skipper is looking at six weeks on the sidelines.

This means Widdop will definitely miss England's clash with Samoa in the NRL Representative Round.

Pickworth also provides updates on Jack de Belin (face), Josh Dugan (hamstring) and Kalifa Faifai Loa (knee).

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/04/26/smai_high_performanc.html
 

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SMAI High Performance Update: Rep Round
Fri 5th May, 10:00AM
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St George Illawarra Head of Athletic Performance Nathan Pickworth has provided the following update on the health of the Dragons who were forced to withdraw from their respective sides.

Pickworth discusses why Euan Aitken (Country Origin), Nene Macdonald (Papua New Guinea) and Joel Thompson (Country Origin) won't be featuring in the NRL Representative Round this weekend.

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/05/05/smai_high_performanc.html
 

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SMAI High Performance Update: Round 10
Mon 8th May, 01:00PM
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St George Illawarra Head of Athletic Performance Nathan Pickworth has provided another SMAI High Performance Update ahead of the Dragons' Round 10 clash against the Cronulla Sharks at UOW Jubilee Oval, Kogarah on Friday night.

Pickworth delves deeper into Josh Dugan's fractured cheekbone suffered while playing for Australia at GIO Stadium, Canberra last Friday night.

He also spoke of how the 19 players who represented the Dragons throughout the NRL Representative Round will be integrated back into training this week.

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/05/08/smai_high_performanc.html
 

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SMAI High Performance Update: Round 11
Wed 17th May, 06:00PM
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St George Illawarra Head of Athletic Performance Nathan Pickworth has provided another SMAI High Performance Update ahead of the Dragons' Round 11 clash against the New Zealand Warriors.

Pickworth explains the extent of Euan Aitken's hamstring injury, while updating the health of Josh Dugan (fractured cheekbone) and skipper Gareth Widdop (knee).

There is also some good news regarding Will Matthews (hip) and his fight for fitness.

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/05/17/smai_high_performanc_1847892720.html
 

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SMAI High Performance Update: Round 12
Wed 24th May, 01:00PM
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St George Illawarra Head of Athletic Performance Nathan Pickworth has provided another SMAI High Performance Update ahead of the Dragons' first bye of the season this week.

Pickworth discusses the plan of attack for the week ahead, without a game to prepare for, and how it differs from the NRL Representative Round break.

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/05/24/smai_high_performanc.html
 

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Players unavailable:

Will Matthews (hip) – indefinite

Kiti Glymin (shoulder) – indefinite

Drew Hutchison (knee) – season

Levi Dodd (knee) – season

Josh Dugan (hamstring) – Round 8

- guys with all the player movements going on a few in the injury ward - the writing is already on the wall ie ' long walk off the short plank'
We know Dugan is Sharks bound and Mosey back to ESL but what about these guys and fan favourites McCrone and Marketo!!
I see Hutch as the forgotten man also..,
Thoughts??
 
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Mathews is back training which imo is amazing.

Glymin is basically gone this injury thing is a bit of a ruse.

Dodd and Hutchison are both doing rehab work but don't see them playing at all this year.
 

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High Performance Update: Round 13
Thu 1st June, 01:00PM
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St George Illawarra Head of Athletic Performance Nathan Pickworth has provided another SMAI High Performance Update ahead of the Dragons' Round 13 clash against the Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium.

Pickworth rates the chances of skipper Gareth Widdop (knee) playing this weekend, after he was named in the reserves, while he also discusses the complexties of Euan Aitken's (hamstring) setback.

Siliva Havili's pectoral injury is also touched on by Pickworth.

Players unavailable:

Euan Aitken (hamstring) – indefinite

Will Matthews (hip) – indefinite

Drew Hutchison (knee) – indefinite

Siliva Havili (pectoral) – indefinite

Kiti Glymin (shoulder) – indefinite

Levi Dodd (knee) – season

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/06/01/high_performance_upd.html
 

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SMAI High Performance Update: Round 14
Sat 10th June, 09:00AM
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St George Illawarra Head of Athletic Performance Nathan Pickworth has provided another SMAI High Performance Update ahead of the Dragons' Round 14 clash against the Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium, Olympic Park this Monday afternoon.

Pickworth discusses how Tyson Frizell is progressing after his injury scare earlier in the week as well as Shaun Nona's (cheekbone) recent setback.

The return of Will Matthews (hip) this weekend is addressed, as well as Jason Nightingale's claim that Joel Thompson is the "toughest man in rugby league".

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/06/10/smai_high_performanc.html
 

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SMAI High Performance Update: Round 15
Fri 16th June, 11:00AM
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St George Illawarra Head of Athletic Performance Nathan Pickworth returns for another SMAI High Performance Update ahead of the Dragons' Round 15 clash against the Eels at ANZ Stadium this Sunday.

Pickworth addresses speculation over the fitness of Dragons and New South Wales back-rower Tyson Frizell and the health of winger Kalifa Faifai Loa.

The loopholes that Shaun Nona has to jump through before he returns and how Will Matthews pulled up from his first run of the season is also touched on by Pickworth.

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/06/16/smai_high_performanc.html
 

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SMAI High Performance Update: Round 16
Thu 22nd June, 03:00PM
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St George Illawarra Head of Athletic Performance Nathan Pickworth has provided another SMAI High Performance Update ahead of the Dragons' Round 16 clash against the Newcastle Knights at UOW Jubilee Oval, Kogarah.

Pickworth discusses how NSW Origin duo Tyson Frizell and Josh Dugan pulled up from Game Two, and how back-rower Joel Thompson (concussion) is going after he failed to finish the Dragons' last game against the Eels.

The status of rehab quartet Drew Hutchison (knee), Levi Dodd (knee), Siliva Havili (pec) and Kiti Glymin (shoulder) are also touched on by Pickworth.

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/06/22/smai_high_performanc.html
 
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