Tariq Sims

[St Hope]

Riddle why was Hunt rested in supposedly a crucial match for our finals hopes (player welfare ?) and Tariq is allowed to play nothing matches since .
Viva la coach the coach is dead

 

[slippery5]

Groin injury since charity sheild. How could board, coaching staff and athletic performance allow Taric to play so ineffectively all season? Bad management of a player. Heads should roll.

It is because of the same reason JDB played on with that Hip flex injury, selfish desire to play State of Origin.

 

[Dragonsamy]

That does make a lot of sense. But it begs the question why not rest him? He's not playing as well as a fully fit Kerr.

Johno
I'm not saying that rested him wouldn't have helped ,but the type of groin injury has the only way to fix it is an operation as far as I know. So I would suggest that there was probably the best thing to keep playing rather than stop for too long because injury just would not get any better any rate. Imo

 

[blacksafake]

Duty of care not heard of at the dragons

 

[getsmarty]

Tariq Sims gives update on season ending injury
St George Illawarra Dragons forward Tariq Sims provides an update on his recovery following groin surgery.

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/09/04/tariq-sims-provides-update-on-season-ending-surgery/

 

[getsmarty]

DRAGONS


Sims, Pereira happy to be back in the grind after serious injuries
Author
Brad Walter NRL.com Senior Reporter
Timestamp
Wed 13 Nov 2019, 11:30 AM

Dragons winger Jordan Pereira is thanking his lucky stars he's again able to play rugby league after a horrific injury which led to fears he could lose his arm.

Pereira was back in training in the 35 degrees heat at WIN Stadium on Tuesday following a lengthy recovery from the freak accident while crossing for a try in July's Canterbury Cup match against Newtown at Henson Park.

"There was a chance I could lose my arm," Pereira said.

"The functionality of my right arm was severely weak. I couldn't pick up a cup of water to drink out of it was so weak, and there was no pain.

"It was super weak so obviously that would have been a career-ending injury."



Sims: The only way is up

Scans and X-rays cleared Pereira of a serious neck injury but he suffered damage to his brachial plexus – the nerve group which comes from the neck and gives the arm function and feeling.

Pereira then had to simply wait to discover if he would regain movement as specialists were unable to advise him about the recovery of nerve damage.

"I am obviously happy that my body is feeling good," he said. "I am not as strong in one particular area but on the field it doesn't seem like it's going to affect my football.

"The neurosurgeon told us that there was basically nothing could make it better but time."

It was also unlikely that Pereira could cause more damage so he worked on improving his speed before being cleared to play for Illawarra in the semi-final of the Canterbury Cup.

The 26-year-old said the match gave him confidence heading into this season and he was now focused on winning back his place in the Dragons starting line-up.

"After getting my first few carries out of the way I felt like I had the same strength I had prior to that [injury] so that was massive for my confidence moving forward," Pereira said.

He's not the only Dragon on the comeback trail with forward Tariq Sims sporting an "ugly" scar from a double groin reconstruction with hernia removal that cut short his 2019 season.

"It brings a tear to my eye," Sims said after describing the operation he finally underwent three months ago after playing through the pain of the injury since February's Charity Shield.

"It feels so good to run without being in pain or having to warm up for 25 minutes just to run."

Sims is also feeling positive about the season ahead after playing with the pain of a severe groin injury until St George Illawarra's finals hopes were gone in Round 22.

With the Dragons incurring a heavy injury toll that included Gareth Widdop (shoulder), James Graham (broken leg), Corey Norman (fractured cheekbone), Korbin Sims (broken arm), Tim Lafai (ankle), Tyson Frizell (ruptured testicle) and Zac Lomax (broken thumb), Sims continued playing.

"I actually did it in the Charity Shield – both of them," Sims said. "It was a tough year but with the coaching staff I felt we managed the situation with the groin as best we could to make sure I was out on the field. Unfortunately, we were dealt some injury blows so I just couldn't take that time off.

"To be where I am and in the position I am in I am really happy at this point of my recovery."



Dragons' top five tries of 2019

The Dragons returned to training this week under assistant coach Dean Young and a new look off-field staff and were put through an arduous session on Tuesday, which included a 1.2km run.

Head coach Paul McGregor is due to return next week from a study trip to the United States, while former Cronulla premiership winning mentor Shane Flanagan is expected to come on board as an assistant next month.

"A bloke of his calibre and coaching experience I think will better our leadership group," Sims said of Flanagan.

"I don't know him from a bar of soap but from what I have seen he is one of those blokes who commands respect because he has earned it. If it is true that is great for the club and I think it is going to be good for the playing squad."


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/201...-be-back-in-the-grind-after-serious-injuries/

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

DRAGONS


Sims, Pereira happy to be back in the grind after serious injuries
Author
Brad Walter NRL.com Senior Reporter
Timestamp
Wed 13 Nov 2019, 11:30 AM

Dragons winger Jordan Pereira is thanking his lucky stars he's again able to play rugby league after a horrific injury which led to fears he could lose his arm.

Pereira was back in training in the 35 degrees heat at WIN Stadium on Tuesday following a lengthy recovery from the freak accident while crossing for a try in July's Canterbury Cup match against Newtown at Henson Park.

"There was a chance I could lose my arm," Pereira said.

"The functionality of my right arm was severely weak. I couldn't pick up a cup of water to drink out of it was so weak, and there was no pain.

"It was super weak so obviously that would have been a career-ending injury."



Sims: The only way is up

Scans and X-rays cleared Pereira of a serious neck injury but he suffered damage to his brachial plexus – the nerve group which comes from the neck and gives the arm function and feeling.

Pereira then had to simply wait to discover if he would regain movement as specialists were unable to advise him about the recovery of nerve damage.

"I am obviously happy that my body is feeling good," he said. "I am not as strong in one particular area but on the field it doesn't seem like it's going to affect my football.

"The neurosurgeon told us that there was basically nothing could make it better but time."

It was also unlikely that Pereira could cause more damage so he worked on improving his speed before being cleared to play for Illawarra in the semi-final of the Canterbury Cup.

The 26-year-old said the match gave him confidence heading into this season and he was now focused on winning back his place in the Dragons starting line-up.

"After getting my first few carries out of the way I felt like I had the same strength I had prior to that [injury] so that was massive for my confidence moving forward," Pereira said.

He's not the only Dragon on the comeback trail with forward Tariq Sims sporting an "ugly" scar from a double groin reconstruction with hernia removal that cut short his 2019 season.

"It brings a tear to my eye," Sims said after describing the operation he finally underwent three months ago after playing through the pain of the injury since February's Charity Shield.

"It feels so good to run without being in pain or having to warm up for 25 minutes just to run."

Sims is also feeling positive about the season ahead after playing with the pain of a severe groin injury until St George Illawarra's finals hopes were gone in Round 22.

With the Dragons incurring a heavy injury toll that included Gareth Widdop (shoulder), James Graham (broken leg), Corey Norman (fractured cheekbone), Korbin Sims (broken arm), Tim Lafai (ankle), Tyson Frizell (ruptured testicle) and Zac Lomax (broken thumb), Sims continued playing.

"I actually did it in the Charity Shield – both of them," Sims said. "It was a tough year but with the coaching staff I felt we managed the situation with the groin as best we could to make sure I was out on the field. Unfortunately, we were dealt some injury blows so I just couldn't take that time off.

"To be where I am and in the position I am in I am really happy at this point of my recovery."



Dragons' top five tries of 2019

The Dragons returned to training this week under assistant coach Dean Young and a new look off-field staff and were put through an arduous session on Tuesday, which included a 1.2km run.

Head coach Paul McGregor is due to return next week from a study trip to the United States, while former Cronulla premiership winning mentor Shane Flanagan is expected to come on board as an assistant next month.

"A bloke of his calibre and coaching experience I think will better our leadership group," Sims said of Flanagan.

"I don't know him from a bar of soap but from what I have seen he is one of those blokes who commands respect because he has earned it. If it is true that is great for the club and I think it is going to be good for the playing squad."


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/201...-be-back-in-the-grind-after-serious-injuries/

A 1.2 km run doesn't sound too arduous. I think I could just about manage that myself.

Still seems odd they couldn't rest Sims and give some youngsters a crack.

 

[tumbidragon]

Not a bad word about these lads toughness! Didn't realise Jordy had it so bad.
A lot could be said of why our idiot coaching and medical staff continued to play TSims busted though! Negligence comes to mind.

 

[Frank Facer]

According to me, Tariq was the number 1 second rower in the game in 2018. He was hitting holes playing on either side of the field. He was scoring tries. He was smashing opposition players with brutal defence. He was inspirational. His groin injury explains why his form was down last season (our whole team's form was down last season). Tariq would be my choice as captain. He is a senior player now. His position in the team is secure. He plays 80 minutes. He is inspirational and he would lead by example. I think Tariq has leadership qualities. I don't think Creagh or Widdop were ideal captains. I don't think they were natural leaders.

If Tariq regained his 2018 form next year, I would also be picking him for NSW ahead of Cordner, but I know it won't happen. He would probably make a better captain for NSW than Cordner too.

 

[SAP58]

According to me, Tariq was the number 1 second rower in the game in 2018. He was hitting holes playing on either side of the field. He was scoring tries. He was smashing opposition players with brutal defence. He was inspirational. His groin injury explains why his form was down last season (our whole team's form was down last season). Tariq would be my choice as captain. He is a senior player now. His position in the team is secure. He plays 80 minutes. He is inspirational and he would lead by example. I think Tariq has leadership qualities. I don't think Creagh or Widdop were ideal captains. I don't think they were natural leaders.

If Tariq regained his 2018 form next year, I would also be picking him for NSW ahead of Cordner, but I know it won't happen. He would probably make a better captain for NSW than Cordner too.

I agree a big year for Tariq next year, we hope, a double groin operation means he must have been severely restricted in 2019 so we are looking for the 2018 version next year. As for captain I think they will retain McInnes as he is similar inspirational player which he showed this year.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

According to me, Tariq was the number 1 second rower in the game in 2018. He was hitting holes playing on either side of the field. He was scoring tries. He was smashing opposition players with brutal defence. He was inspirational. His groin injury explains why his form was down last season (our whole team's form was down last season). Tariq would be my choice as captain. He is a senior player now. His position in the team is secure. He plays 80 minutes. He is inspirational and he would lead by example. I think Tariq has leadership qualities. I don't think Creagh or Widdop were ideal captains. I don't think they were natural leaders.

If Tariq regained his 2018 form next year, I would also be picking him for NSW ahead of Cordner, but I know it won't happen. He would probably make a better captain for NSW than Cordner too.

That game vs Brisbane was epic. Frizell was also really good in 2018 as was DeBelin even though he was playing injured all year. If we get these players back at full fitness with the emergence of Ford plus in my opinion the likely rise of Kerr, plus K.Sims being put through a brutal pre season with this new trainer we have the makings of a great pack. Vaughan is always good, Lawrie will be better again, as will Leilua, Graham will tackle all day, and I’d play him at lock off the bench.

 

[2010]

I think all being fit we will have a very formidable pack in 2020, however the back line will be on doing unless changes are made, and of course a change in the coach, not an insider but a proven coach in the NRL.

 

[getsmarty]

 

[Gareth67]

When I feel a bit down in the dumps I play that semi- final win against the broncos and to see Simms go over for his 3 tries was really awesome.

In fact most of the tries were scored by our forwards in that flogging of Brisbane , which also sounded the death knell for Bennett .

If only he had not told his team of world beaters not to score any more points against the Sea Eagles they would had played the Warriors instead .

 

[BLM01]

I agree a big year for Tariq next year, we hope, a double groin operation means he must have been severely restricted in 2019 so we are looking for the 2018 version next year. As for captain I think they will retain McInnes as he is similar inspirational player which he showed this year.

My question i f he was that hampered and he was letting himself and the team down. Why was he playing. Should of had the op straiaght away.

 

[blacksafake]

My question i f he was that hampered and he was letting himself and the team down. Why was he playing. Should of had the op straiaght away.

Exactly.
I’ve said it before but there was a lack of duty of care to Tariq imo. I know most players play injured but considering he done it in the charity shield I reckon that’s too long to play with needles.

 

[Gareth67]

My question i f he was that hampered and he was letting himself and the team down. Why was he playing. Should of had the op straiaght away.

Exactly.
I’ve said it before but there was a lack of duty of care to Tariq imo. I know most players play injured but considering he done it in the charity shield I reckon that’s too long to play with needles.

Once again this comes back to the fitness staff who should indeed had considered the players long term future , as you have said they certainly do have the duty of care to each player .

We know for a fact the the glueless one has said on occasions “ that he said he would be alright so I allowed him to play on “ . As a coach his opinion upon the overall fitness and the extreme of an injury should be left to those whose job it is , not the bloke carrying the magic water bottle but the fitness staff .

Which brings me to an other point with injures - we once had a team doctor , I hope that he hasn’t been given his marching orders to save money .

 

[getsmarty]

Ever Heard this story...sounds familiar maybe ???

There was a guy who worked in middle management...His computer wasn't working properly and even though the IT Dept had backed up his files he still wanted to use his computer....Anyway after taking his computer to the IT Dept, they recommended that he not use his computer and that they would need to fix it....

Well low and behold the guy in middle management ignored their advice and the computer stopped working. He then blamed the IT dept for his computer not working....

Happens all the time...Probably happening in an office somewhere in the world right now...LOL

P.S Names have been changed in this story to protect the innocent....The story may or may not be fictional....

 

[possm]

Johno
I'm not saying that rested him wouldn't have helped ,but the type of groin injury has the only way to fix it is an operation as far as I know. So I would suggest that there was probably the best thing to keep playing rather than stop for too long because injury just would not get any better any rate. Imo

Resting T Sims for groin surgery and replacing him with Leilua might have made the difference to the Leilua retention/extension issue.

 

[Gareth67]

Resting T Sims for groin surgery and replacing him with Leilua might have made the difference to the Leilua retention/extension issue.

Possibly it could had possum , however another side to this is how many supporters noticed that he , Simms was not playing as well as he did or in some cases could . There were some whom said that he wasn’t interested any longer playing in a losing team .

That in itself is sad , as now that we are fully aware of the extent of his injuries it was a miracle that he was able to get onto the field for any game let alone the entire season .

Back onto a more positive note , let’s hope that he is 100% and can get back to the form that made him one of the most feared forwards in the competition and also claimed him a S.O.O. jersey .

We are with you big fella - go get them !