http://www.dragons.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=38899&title=king-continues-his-recovery
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King Continues His Recovery
7/07/2011 12:02:41 PM
St George Illawarra Dragons hooker
Cameron King has revealed his injury rehabilitation remains well on track and is optimistic of full health within the coming weeks.
The Wagga junior admits he never game up hope of playing football again this year after suffering what appeared to be a season ending pectoral injury during the reigning Premiers Probiz World Club Challenge victory over the Wigan Warriors back in February.
It was disappointing getting injured over in England but I tried to remain positive and aimed to get back on the field at some point during the season, said King.
The injury rehabilitation is going really well at the moment and Ive been working really hard on strengthening the pectoral muscle back up.
I feel that Im about three weeks away from getting back on the field, where my realistic goal remains about round 20 which just depends on how quickly the muscle strengthens.
Although he cant wait to return to the field, the 20-year-old is philosophical about his chances of returning to first-grade straight away.
"Despite the tough Origin period, I feel the team is going pretty well at the moment, where the boys have been putting in each week and the younger guys keep stepping up, said King.
Although I could see myself playing in first grade in the next few weeks and helping the team out, realistically Ill be back in the lower grade to start with and Ill just be pleased to be playing footy again.
However, if the opportunity presents itself through injury or form, King believes he can play a major role in the Dragons run in to the semi-finals and the Clubs attempt of claiming successive Premierships.
If theres an injury there and I get a chance to play first grade coming into the semi-finals, anything can happen and I know I will take the opportunity with both hands, said King.
Dragons Performance Director Jeremy Hickmans has noted that several players recovering from their respective injuries, including King, have welcomed this weeks break.
We have several minor injuries at the moment but well see how the players in question go over the week, said Hickmans.
We fortunately have the Bye Round now and will be getting a lot of players back because of it.
This is their time now to rest and get away from football for the week while bodies and injuries recover leading into the charge towards the finals.
