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WOMEN'S RUGBY LEAGUE
Scans confirm broken leg for Apps
Author
Alicia Newton NRL.com Reporter
Timestamp
Wed 17 Oct 2018, 12:36 PM
Australian forward Kezie Apps has received mixed news on the injury front with scans confirming knee ligament damage and a fractured fibula in the Jillaroos' 26-24 win over the Kiwi Ferns on Saturday.
The 27-year-old left the field during the second half after being twisted awkwardly in a tackle while carrying the ball.
Initial fears of an ACL injury were put to bed early by support staff but Apps went for scans upon arrival back into Sydney.
Not the way I wanted to end my year but everything happens for a reason. I want to thank everyone for your support and concerns. Just finished with all the scans for my knee and I’ve done Lateral ligament damage and fractured my fibula! Bring on an injury free 2019 #teamrehab pic.twitter.com/sPstHxWN5E
— Kezie Apps (@KezieApps) October 16, 2018
The Dragons back-rower broke the same leg in 2017 but is expected to recover over the off-season with surgery not required.
Australian teammate Jess Sergis suffered medial cruciate ligament damage to her right knee two days prior to the clash.
Sergis injured her leg on the training paddock and missed the chance to make her international debut with Hannah Southwell a late replacement in the backline.
The 21-year-old is expected to make a full recovery.
Kiwi Ferns playmaker Kimiora Nati will see a specialist on Thursday to determine the severity of a knee injury with growing concerns she's ruptured her ACL.
Kiwi Ferns halfback Kimiora Nati.Grant Trouville/NRL Photos
The Broncos five-eighth, who won the Karyn Murphy Medal on grand final day, limped from the field in the opening half after attempting to play on with the injury.
In other news, Roosters winger Taleena Simon is set for surgery after injuring her ankle in the NRLW decider against Brisbane earlier in the month.
Simon conceded a penalty try in the defeat by extending her leg to jolt the ball free from Nati's hands, injuring herself in the process. She's expected to miss most of the pre-season.
Meanwhile, Jillaroos fullback Nakia Davis-Welsh has announced she's expecting her first child.
The NSW representative signed a deal with the Roosters in June but fell pregnant and sat out the inaugural NRLW.
The Tricolours were aware of the situation throughout process with Davis-Welsh due in April next year.
Davis-Welsh took to Instagram on Tuesday night to deliver the news.
https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2018/10/17/scans-confirm-broken-leg-for-apps/
I tried.
Gregg Porteous/NRL Photos
Peter Doust finally calls it a day as St George Dragons CEO
https://www.theleader.com.au/story/5731080/doust-finally-calls-it-a-day/?cs=1633
- Local Sport
Dragons CEO Peter Doust. Picture: Sylvia Liber
- Finally, after 18 years as boss, Peter Doust finally shuffled out of his office for the last time yesterday.
The St George Illawarra CEO, the longest serving club boss in the NRL, had his final official day at the Dragons yesterday.
Doust oversaw the early days of the fledgling club after the merger of the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers, with the joint venture club winning one premiership in his almost 20-year tenure.
Doust has been one of the most polarising figures in rugby league. His retirement will likely be welcomed by sections of the club’s fan base who have long called for his resignation, with the infamous “oust Doust” banners once conspicuous on the hill at Jubilee Oval.
One of Doust’s greatest achievements was attracting legendary coach Wayne Bennett to the club in 2009, with Bennett going on to end St George’s 31-year wait for a premiership a year later.
He also oversaw the protracted deal for WIN Corporation to partially privatise the club, potentially securing their long-term financial future.
Georges River Council mayor Kevin Greene paid tribute to Doust at a council meeting on Monday night.
“Perhaps the best tribute to Peter’s success in the role is that he is by far the longest serving CEO amongst the 16 NRL clubs. Peter’s passion for the game and particularly the Dragons I’m certain started at birth as his father Laurie was a long-term St George rugby league official,” Greene said.
“Peter has never shirked a challenge and while the 2010 premiership success is undoubtedly the highlight of his resume I think it is fair to say his maintenance of the Dragons as a consistently successful football team in a tough, competitive environment is a more long-term tribute.
“Former Kogarah councillors will recognise that many of the major infrastructure improvements at Jubilee Stadium were the result of Peter’s negotiation of Federal and State Government funding. His doggedness is well-known.
“I’m sure all councillors will join with me in thanking Peter for his service to our district and wish him well in retirement.”
Of course The Leader would say that and a local councillor, what about his lack of forseight, planning and money wasting failures at the Dragons since not giving Bennett the 5 year deal he seeked..and he stayed so long in the top job, cause how could of he been and other boar members out. Even if you became a St George League club member, you had to go through a time qualifying period and converluted system to even get to a point of voting on the rugby league board and it's members indirectly through their AGM's. It was set up and designed so you could not vote them out..Peter Doust finally calls it a day as St George Dragons CEO
https://www.theleader.com.au/story/5731080/doust-finally-calls-it-a-day/?cs=1633
- Local Sport
Dragons CEO Peter Doust. Picture: Sylvia Liber
- Finally, after 18 years as boss, Peter Doust finally shuffled out of his office for the last time yesterday.
The St George Illawarra CEO, the longest serving club boss in the NRL, had his final official day at the Dragons yesterday.
Doust oversaw the early days of the fledgling club after the merger of the St George Dragons and Illawarra Steelers, with the joint venture club winning one premiership in his almost 20-year tenure.
Doust has been one of the most polarising figures in rugby league. His retirement will likely be welcomed by sections of the club’s fan base who have long called for his resignation, with the infamous “oust Doust” banners once conspicuous on the hill at Jubilee Oval.
One of Doust’s greatest achievements was attracting legendary coach Wayne Bennett to the club in 2009, with Bennett going on to end St George’s 31-year wait for a premiership a year later.
He also oversaw the protracted deal for WIN Corporation to partially privatise the club, potentially securing their long-term financial future.
Georges River Council mayor Kevin Greene paid tribute to Doust at a council meeting on Monday night.
“Perhaps the best tribute to Peter’s success in the role is that he is by far the longest serving CEO amongst the 16 NRL clubs. Peter’s passion for the game and particularly the Dragons I’m certain started at birth as his father Laurie was a long-term St George rugby league official,” Greene said.
“Peter has never shirked a challenge and while the 2010 premiership success is undoubtedly the highlight of his resume I think it is fair to say his maintenance of the Dragons as a consistently successful football team in a tough, competitive environment is a more long-term tribute.
“Former Kogarah councillors will recognise that many of the major infrastructure improvements at Jubilee Stadium were the result of Peter’s negotiation of Federal and State Government funding. His doggedness is well-known.
“I’m sure all councillors will join with me in thanking Peter for his service to our district and wish him well in retirement.”
