NEWS Lodge injury

[007]

I’m the same. I was never steadfast against signing him, so long as he did what he’s done. It’s unfortunate that everything that happened did, but he seems a world away from the guy he was ~4 years ago.

Getting him out of Sydney (upon his release) similarly to Carney going up at Atherton, and him settling down with his partner, child and brother-in-law around has worked wonders. Amazing that he’s still only 25 come May

Hes showing good hunger in the right way and absolute credit to him for that. Not a lot of people will handle such media scrutiny and hammering yet still stay driven and goal focused.

 

[mitch222]

One things for sure now, with Lodges injury, we cant afford TPJ to do dumb things on the field this year and get suspended now.

 

[Finbar]

Development contract players are allowed to play how do you propose xavier coates got a game last year

Before June 30, development players need to be granted permission to play by the NRL. Xavier Coates made his debut after June 30 so that's why he was good to go.

 

[Fitzy]

Before June 30, development players need to be granted permission to play by the NRL. Xavier Coates made his debut after June 30 so that's why he was good to go.

yeah i just realised that

 

[ivanhungryjak]

Joel Gould from NRL.com is reporting that Lodge has his knee brace off, preparing to run and has another specialist appointment in three weeks.

 

[Unbreakable]

Joel Gould from NRL.com is reporting that Lodge has his knee brace off, preparing to run and has another specialist appointment in three weeks.

Back in time for Round 3 (After 2 months suspension of the comp)

 

[Big Pete]

Freddy Fittler on the Sunday Footy Show reckons he spoke to Matt Lodge in Townsville and apparently Matt is pushing to return in Round 6.

 

[Fernando]

Does this type of injury completely heal or is he more susceptible to an ACL injury in the future? I’m sure Lodge said he had to deal with it a few years ago, and seems like he’s had a lucky break here.

 

[Stix]

Freddy Fittler on the Sunday Footy Show reckons he spoke to Matt Lodge in Townsville and apparently Matt is pushing to return in Round 6.

That’s a two month recovery.
I don’t know enough about the injury to really understand what should be considered a standard recovery period but is this even possible? Be great if it is!

 

[I bleed Maroon]

Does this type of injury completely heal or is he more susceptible to an ACL injury in the future? I’m sure Lodge said he had to deal with it a few years ago, and seems like he’s had a lucky break here.

He'll probably return with heavy strapping around the knee just to ease him back in.

 

[Super Freak]

Does this type of injury completely heal or is he more susceptible to an ACL injury in the future? I’m sure Lodge said he had to deal with it a few years ago, and seems like he’s had a lucky break here.

I think the type of injury he has is one he could actually play with. I’m positive I’ve heard of players playing with ACL partial tears before but I’m positive they are more susceptible to further ACL injury.

I’m no doctor so could be hella wrong.

 

[something]

no its true, you can play with a partial ACL tear... every case is different but it sounds like Rampage has dodged a bullet.

Even with a rupture you can still operate - just cant play contact sport

 

[Unbreakable]

 

[PerthBrissy987]

Long term will he need surgery ?

 

[Foordy]

Long term will he need surgery ?

not according to the media reports.

 

[Nashy]

Well that would be great news if the comp was going on.

 

[I bleed Maroon]

Well that would be great news if the comp was going on.

It is great news, cause it means he's more likely to be lining up if and when the season returns.

 

[GCBRONCO]

Matthew Lodge on channel 9 tonight said his confident he will be fit to return on may 28 if the competition resumes, he also supports the resumption of the competition despite becoming a recent father to a second child.