The Magic Sponge Podcast - NRL Round 9 injuries + the Magic Round aftermath!

Brien (NRL Physio) and James are back to review all the injuries out of NRL Round 9 and talk through their Supercoach trade plans!

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0:00 - Intro

1:16 - Magic Round highlights

12:40 - HIA’s
Sifa Talakai, Sandon Smith, Tom Weaver, Corey Horsburgh

17:11 - Sharks Eels
Kade Dykes - knee (pre-game)

18:18 - Roosters Dolphins
Max Plath - foot surgery (pre-game)
Connelly Lemuelu - eye

20:14 - Rabbitohs Knights
Jack Wighton - calf (pre-game)
Kalyn Ponga - rib/shoulder (pre-game)
Jye Gray - thigh cork
Peter Mamouzelos - dislocated elbow
Greg Marzhew - rib

25:54 - Warriors Cowboys
Ali Leiataua - ankle (pre-game)
Rocco Berry - hamstring
Ed Kosi - shoulder

26:52 - Tigers Dragons
Starford To’a - neck (pre-game)
Emre Guler - dislocated shoulder
Brent Naden - knee
Toby Couchman - burner

30:37 - Titans Bulldogs
Jojo Fifita - infection (pre-game)
Bronson Xerri - shoulder

31:30 - Panthers Broncos
Xavier Willison - leg cork
Dylan Edwards - hamstring

34:17 - Storm Raiders
Jahrome Hughes - shoulder

36:04 - QUESTIONS

I’m a physio student so I followed the coverage of the Sharks NRLW job closely last week - is that common to see in pro sports or a once off do you think?

Des said Jayden Campbell is a chance to return next week, thoughts on what his performance would be like?

How long until Keano Kini is back?

Would you stay away from buying Eli Katoa with the finger/MCL injury? High re-injury risk?

Any updates on the hamstring wingers - To’o, Skelton, Johnston?

I’ve held Humphreys for this long, if he’s back in Round 10 would you keep holding even with a 99BE? Broncs Warriors Tigers next 3 games, don’t have Hynes yet.

When do you expect JLussick back from his thumb injury, are you concerned he takes minutes off Ryley Smith?

Do players get long term damage from burner tackles?

What can the Dolphins do/who do they need to improve?

Best on ground for the weekend from all the podcasters/content creators?

Saw a cardboard cutout of Ponga’s head on the Lord Alfred dance floor Saturday night - which players cutout head would you want with you on the dance floor at Magic Round?

57:03 - SuperCoach Corner