The Magic Sponge Podcast - NRL Magic Round Injuries + Origin takes & SuperCoach bye week trades!

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

0:44 - Magic Round recap

11:38 - Origin team reactions

22:23 - HIA’s
Chris Randall, Cody Ramsey, Va’a Semu

Sharks vs Bulldogs

23:42 - Rabbitohs vs Dolphins
Latrell Mitchell - back
Kodi Nikorima - hamstring
Campbell Graham - calf

27:12 - Tigers vs Sea Eagles
Alex Twal - knee (pre game)
Taylan May - shoulder
Jock Madden - hamstring
Clayton Faulalo - ankle

32:53 - Roosters vs Cowboys
Daniel Tupou - calf
Braidon Burns - hamstring

34:25 - Eels vs Storm
Moses Leo - knee

35:59 - Titans vs Knights
Bradman Best - calf (pre game)
Phil Sami, Ollie Pascoe - ankle
Dylan Lucas - ribs

38:40 - Warriors vs Broncos
Tanah Boyd - ACL
Jesse Arthars - leg
Jordan Riki - foot surgery
Ben Talty - shoulder

43:51 - Panthers vs Dragons
Tyrell Sloan - groin (pre game)
Moses Suli - back
Toby Couchman - shoulder

46:06 - Muscle Nation Recovery Room

Jason - why is the calf moving a tell tale sign that Tanah Boyd hurt his ACL, it looks more like an Achilles?

Ant - the ground at Suncorp looked like it wasn't holding up very well, did this lead to injuries, like Boyd's?

Russ - I’m still holding Sasagi - out with a “contusion” for 4-6 weeks, can you please clarify what's up with a contusion because it’s causing me confusion. Is Sasagi a sell?

Luke - As a tigers fan this is by far the fittest I have ever seen us be through the first 6-7 rounds of the season. Wondering if you think there is anything to the idea that maybe training loads or preseason training was too high and we are starting to see the consequences with the high injury toll. Or do you think this is just coincidence and probably nothing more than some bad luck?

Jeremy - What’s your thoughts on Luke Metcalf and paying for premier half value. 36 games in 4th season. 27 years old. 2 ACLs, multiple hamstrings. Is it shades of turbo?

Ross - Best thing you experienced at Magic Round this year?

1:07:04 - SuperCoach Corner