The forgotten one

[Stonecutter]

Cronulla Sharks

Updated on: 05/06/2009 PlayerInjuryOnsetEstimated Return
Jack Afamasagaknee MCLRnd 4Rnd 13
Jason Bukuyaankle injuryPre-seasonRnd 13
Paul Gallenshoulder injuryRnd 11Rnd 13Late fitness test required.
Bronx Goodwinankle sprainRnd 11Rnd 16
Brett Kearneyankle syndesmosis sprainPre-seasonRnd 18Surgery required, may be season ending.
Ben Rossneck disc injuryRnd 1Rnd 26Has had a fusion and the specialist had given him the go ahead to return to rugby league. He will try an return for the finals this year and look to be fully fit for 2010
Brett Seymourknee injuryRnd 11Rnd 15

Also Jack Afamasaga would provide great impact and strength off the bench when he returns.

EDIT: Sharks website

Name: Jason Bukuya
Injury: Ankle / Foot
Expected Return: Round 19

Anyone know how he's progressing?

 

[The Dodger]

i feel for big jack.

made one run against the dogs and got injured.

hope he fires up.

 

[Alan Shore]

Good - means we can punt Selmes.

 

[Stonecutter]

Bukuya out of all the U20 guys was the most NRL ready. Where does he fit in now though? very untimely injury for him....

 

[The Dodger]

does bukuya play left or right wing.

also, is there a reason why ben orcher was playing the no.5 role?

i like covell, but he hasnt shown much consistancy this year.
if he has a few more bad games, i wouldn't be surprised if he gets the punt too.

 

[Special K]

Bukuya will come into the backrow and take Veas spot imho.

 

[Alan Shore]

Pressure on Wright. Or Williams back to forwards?

 

[The Dodger]

williams has been going great in the centres.

has been one of the standout players in the last couple of games.

i wouldn't be swapping him back to the second row anytime soon.

 

[Inferno]

Afamasaga actually returned to NSWCup last week. Don't know why he didn't play this weekend just gone.

 

[island pro]

Bukuya should take the place of Wright

 

[Inferno]

Doubt Bukuya will be anywhere near first grade anytime soon. Surely he'll spend a month in NSWCup/NYC before he's even considered for first grade.

 

[blacktip-reefy]

exactly. Hes played BA first grade, so there is no way he is going to walz in after 15 weeks out injured.

 

[Inferno]

Sharks site doesn't even have him listed to return till round 19 which is another 6 weeks away.

 

[Stonecutter]

I edited after I realised....the other site must not take into account slow recoveries and setbacks.

Bukuya was in our top 25 was he not? I'm sure unless someone goes down or plays terribly, he'll be used before Orcher for salary cap reasons.

 

[fatshark]

williams has been going great in the centres.

has been one of the standout players in the last couple of games.

as long as he doesnt pass it!

 

[coolumsharkie]

as long as he doesnt pass it!

I'm glad he passed it to Wright on Sunday, his passing game is ok.

 

[DJDL]

I edited after I realised....the other site must not take into account slow recoveries and setbacks.

Bukuya was in our top 25 was he not? I'm sure unless someone goes down or plays terribly, he'll be used before Orcher for salary cap reasons.

No. He was injured before it was named, so was left out.