I wouldn’t have picked McInnes not just for injuries but he’s not really a nines player although he went pretty well. I was just hoping to seethe new guys and the young guys get a start. Tbh if he’s only out for a few weeks it could be beneficial as it will give the Luke/Lovodua combo a bit of time to show their wares in case we need them later.
I sincerely admire your optimism and strength of character in the face of adversity. I’d love to bottle it. I’d be a better person for having done so.
But it’s the decision making process that pushed him into the tournament that concerns me.
He had a horror injury last year and recovery 101 tells us that he should be used carefully in games that matter. Ease him in and let the body adjust.
If any player deserved a slow and careful re-introduction to this brutal game, it was Cam.
This is because he is the heart and soul of effort and commitment out there. Leading by example, showing all the players- in the nrl-how to play.
Seems that no one gave too much thought to the real and present risk of a bad injury to him.
Sims and Dufty can’t be mentioned in the same breath. Disposable by comparison.
I wonder how much cap space these injuries are clogging up. Players not ready and under prepared are now front line troops or close to.
I hope it’s a blessing in disguise as you suggest. I’d be happy to be wrong, but Cam didn’t deserve such carelessness.