The Magic Sponge Podcast - Round 3 Injuries + is Jacob Kiraz a ticking time bomb?

Brien (NRL Physio) and James are back to review all the injuries out of this Round of NRL and talk through their Supercoach trades heading into next week!

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0:00 - Intro

6:20 - HIA’s
Morgan Gannon, Moses Leo, Toby Couchman, Jayden Campbell

7:40 - Raiders vs Bulldogs
Tom Starling - neck/shoulder
Lachlan Galvin - infection

11:37 - Roosters vs Panthers
Robert Toia - cramp

12:14 - Storm vs Broncos
Ativalu Lisati - calf

13:53 - Knights vs Warriors
Fletcher Sharpe - PCL (aggravation)

15:34 - Sharks vs Dolphins
Tom Flegler - ribs (pre game)

18:02 - Rabbitohs vs Tigers
Jarome Luai - knee
Adam Doueihi - hamstring
Campbell Graham - shoulder
Euan Aitken - cork

24:31 - Eels vs Dragons
J’Maine Hopgood - ACL
Jordan Samrani - knee

Cowboys vs Titans

28:50 - Muscle Nation Recovery Room

Jason - Is Kiraz’s shoulder issue a high aggravation risk - for SuperCoach do we hold?

Conrad - Is Taylan May worth a stash in draft or is the ticking time bomb not worth the trouble?

Pat - Would Kalyn Ponga’s hamstring tightness at training have contributed to his tear?

BK - Looking for a Brandon Smith update.

Jim - Have you noticed players cramping more this year, and do you think it’s because of the speed of the game? I have a mate who rates himself as a fitness god and he thinks they are professional and shouldn’t cramp.

Matthew - What are your thoughts on Ronaldo Mulitalo’s recovery series?

Ryley - How long til Metcalf is back? Do you think he starts straight away?

Terence - meniscus injuries - how do they heal and treatment options?

Adrian - How do you fix sciatica?

Ugz - You picked up Kiraz injury pre season while it wasn't overly reported. Are there any other players with concerning strapping/pain management that you've noticed that could be an issue as the season advances?

Sam - Thoughts on whether or not Herbie is being under-utilised. 79 pts at the half and 85 at full time, similar to last week with 65 odd at the half and finished with 78. I've noticed a few errors in Cobbos game and the phins don't seem to be playing wide as much as last year and favour the right side, very early in the season though.

Rich - is there any history of NRL players actively choosing not to get ACL surgery, just rehabbing and returning?

1:01:12 - SuperCoach Corner - Trades and plans for the week ahead