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- Jan 25, 2014
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A FORMER Bulldogs bulldozer could be the big winner from Jordan Kahu’s bad luck with Herman Ese’ese to audition for a Broncos call-up on Sunday.
The versatile Kahu is facing up to a month on the sidelines after suffering a thigh injury in Brisbane’s season-opening 17-4 win over Parramatta.
English Test centre Jack Reed will be given every opportunity to prove his fitness for next Friday’s clash against the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium to replace Kahu at left centre.
But if he is ruled out by medical staff, it’s likely coach Wayne Bennett will opt for Alex Glenn to provide a stopgap on the edge.
The experienced Glenn is more than capable of playing the position, showing his talent by setting up Corey Oates for a classy try against the Eels.
If Bennett goes down that path, Sam Thaiday would start in the back-row in place of Glenn, opening up a berth on the bench.
The 21-year-old Ese’ese joined the Broncos after being released by Des Hasler in the off-season.
He impressed Bennett so much in Brisbane’s trial win against the Cowboys he was taken to England as injury cover but didn’t play against Wigan.
Ese’ese will play for Souths-Logan against PNG in the first round of the Intrust Super Cup and a solid performance could see him earn a call-up for his second NRL appearance.
Other potential replacements include young gun Jai Arrow and Francis Molo who will play for Norths against Ipswich today.
Bennett said Reed would not play reserve grade this weekend and he wouldn’t be rushing him back from a shoulder reconstruction.
“You can’t rush him back. No one’s getting rushed back,” Bennett said.
“If Jack’s not fit next week he won’t be playing.
“That’s pretty much on the medical side of things right now. They’ll tell me when he’s ready to play.
“There’s no pressure from me to bring him back.”
Glenn has been a Mr Fix It for the Broncos in many of his 165 NRL appearances.
“We always feel comfortable with him in the centres,” Bennett said.
“He’s filled in a number of times for us last year. He does a good job so that helps.”
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...y/news-story/49ccc4c6e9e6c8c029828899a6f868ec
The versatile Kahu is facing up to a month on the sidelines after suffering a thigh injury in Brisbane’s season-opening 17-4 win over Parramatta.
English Test centre Jack Reed will be given every opportunity to prove his fitness for next Friday’s clash against the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium to replace Kahu at left centre.
But if he is ruled out by medical staff, it’s likely coach Wayne Bennett will opt for Alex Glenn to provide a stopgap on the edge.
The experienced Glenn is more than capable of playing the position, showing his talent by setting up Corey Oates for a classy try against the Eels.
If Bennett goes down that path, Sam Thaiday would start in the back-row in place of Glenn, opening up a berth on the bench.
The 21-year-old Ese’ese joined the Broncos after being released by Des Hasler in the off-season.
He impressed Bennett so much in Brisbane’s trial win against the Cowboys he was taken to England as injury cover but didn’t play against Wigan.
Ese’ese will play for Souths-Logan against PNG in the first round of the Intrust Super Cup and a solid performance could see him earn a call-up for his second NRL appearance.
Other potential replacements include young gun Jai Arrow and Francis Molo who will play for Norths against Ipswich today.
Bennett said Reed would not play reserve grade this weekend and he wouldn’t be rushing him back from a shoulder reconstruction.
“You can’t rush him back. No one’s getting rushed back,” Bennett said.
“If Jack’s not fit next week he won’t be playing.
“That’s pretty much on the medical side of things right now. They’ll tell me when he’s ready to play.
“There’s no pressure from me to bring him back.”
Glenn has been a Mr Fix It for the Broncos in many of his 165 NRL appearances.
“We always feel comfortable with him in the centres,” Bennett said.
“He’s filled in a number of times for us last year. He does a good job so that helps.”
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...y/news-story/49ccc4c6e9e6c8c029828899a6f868ec