- Jan 25, 2014
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A HAMSTRING injury to star backrower Corey Parker has thrown a scare into the Broncos’ camp ahead of Saturday’s finals blockbuster against the Cowboys.
Parker started the training session strongly but failed to finish, retreating to the Broncos gymnasium where ice was immediately strapped to his right hamstring.
The potential loss of Parker would be a huge blow to the Broncos given his experience, workrate, goalkicking and cool head in Brisbane’s midfield.
Broncos players today tried to downplay the severity of the injury but even if Parker decides to take on the Cowboys, there is a risk of aggravating the ailment.
“I am sure he will be fine, it will take a lot more than that to stop Corey going out there on the field,” said forward Sam Thaiday.
“He is feeling a bit old, it’s been a long year for him so he’s just being smart about it.
“He will want to get out there for sure.
“I have played lock before so I could cover there. We will be sweet. We aren’t stressing too much.”
In-form back-rower Alex Glenn said Parker would do everything possible to be on deck for his 322nd NRL game.
“Cozza is good. He is icing up at the moment,” he said. “His hamstring felt a bit funny yesterday so he knows his body well. He has gone in for some treatment and should be okay for our final run on Friday.”
Glenn also dismissed concerns over a foot strain he suffered against the Rabbitohs a fortnight ago.
“The body is great,” he said. “I got rested yesterday, it was precautionary but I felt great out there today.
“I had a strain in my foot, I did it against the Rabbitohs but missing last week (due to suspension) worked well for me.”
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport.../story-fniabm4i-1227519157017?from=public_rss
Parker started the training session strongly but failed to finish, retreating to the Broncos gymnasium where ice was immediately strapped to his right hamstring.
The potential loss of Parker would be a huge blow to the Broncos given his experience, workrate, goalkicking and cool head in Brisbane’s midfield.
Broncos players today tried to downplay the severity of the injury but even if Parker decides to take on the Cowboys, there is a risk of aggravating the ailment.
“I am sure he will be fine, it will take a lot more than that to stop Corey going out there on the field,” said forward Sam Thaiday.
“He is feeling a bit old, it’s been a long year for him so he’s just being smart about it.
“He will want to get out there for sure.
“I have played lock before so I could cover there. We will be sweet. We aren’t stressing too much.”
In-form back-rower Alex Glenn said Parker would do everything possible to be on deck for his 322nd NRL game.
“Cozza is good. He is icing up at the moment,” he said. “His hamstring felt a bit funny yesterday so he knows his body well. He has gone in for some treatment and should be okay for our final run on Friday.”
Glenn also dismissed concerns over a foot strain he suffered against the Rabbitohs a fortnight ago.
“The body is great,” he said. “I got rested yesterday, it was precautionary but I felt great out there today.
“I had a strain in my foot, I did it against the Rabbitohs but missing last week (due to suspension) worked well for me.”
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport.../story-fniabm4i-1227519157017?from=public_rss
