From NRL.com

[eelegant]

- And for the Eels, centre David Vaealiki and prop Michael Vella "had a few bumps and bruises" but should be fit for the Eels' first NRL game against the Bulldogs in two weeks. (PHEW!)


- Canberra's Brad Drew will know if he can make the NRL kickoff when he has x-rays tomorrow on a serious sternum injury.

Drew was hit by a stray elbow in the 25th minute of the Storm game attempting a tackle but at least Canberra coach Matthew Elliott has the likes of backrower Ian Hindmarsh - who missed the Wagga match due to a family wedding - as well as injured duo Alan Tongue and Michael Hodgson set to return for the NRL opener. (POOR DREWEY)

- And the Tigers lost prop Anthony Laffranchi for up to eight weeks with a medial ligament knee strain and hooker Robbie Mears (finger) is in doubt for the season opener against the Sharks in a fortnight. (OOPS)

Other clubs to have injury concerns:
Bulldogs - Mark O'Meley (face);
Manly - Andrew Walker (knee);
Souths - Ashley Harrison (calf), Bryan Fletcher (ankle) and Mark Minichiello (corked leg);
Cowboys - Paul Bowman (calf), Josh Hannay (knee), Glenn Morrison (shoulder);
Melbourne - Robbie Ross (hamstring), Andrew McFadden (ribs);
Sydney Roosters - Luke Dorn (ankle);
Broncos - David Stagg (head cut);
Penrith - Joe Galuvao (dislocated finger), Luke Swain (virus)

 

[mickdo]

Bulldogs - Mark O'Meley (face);

Yeah ok, so the guy is butt ugly, but that's no reason to stop him playing is it? :lol: Although he is a scumdog...

 

[JessEel]

as well as injured duo Alan Tongue and Michael Hodgson set to return for the NRL opener.

when did Mick Hodgson get injured??? im glad he's back!!!!!!

Bulldogs - Mark O'Meley (face);

Yeah ok, so the guy is butt ugly, but that's no reason to stop him playing is it? :lol: Although he is a scumdog...

Dammit, you beat me to that!