Pilot Medical Update: Round 23

The Sydney Roosters NRL squad has been assessed by Club medical staff following their Round 23 clash with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

There were no injury concerns for any players that featured in the match.

Ethan King sustained a moderate grade MCL injury in the Roosters’ NSW Cup match against the Sea Eagles on Sunday afternoon, he is now in a knee brace and will work with Club medical staff this week to determine the next steps of his rehabilitation.

Egan Butcher is progressing well through the Club’s concussion protocols after failing his Head Injury Assessment (HIA) in Round 22.

Angus Crichton, Sam Walker and Naufahu Whyte will return to team training in the upcoming fortnight as they continue to rehabilitate their respective knee injuries.

Paul Momirovski is progressing his contact training load, while Connor Watson (knee) and Sitili Tupouniua (neck) are continuing their respective rehabilitations under the guidance of Club medical staff.