The Magic Sponge Podcast - NRL Round 18 Injuries + how do we survive with 7 SuperCoach trades left?

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!

The Magic Sponge is supported by Muscle Nation - head over to musclenation.org, and use the code NRLPHYSIO for 10% off any order!

0:00 - Intro + Origin preview

6:23 - HIAs
Jarome Luai - delayed symptoms
Brendan Piakura - Cat 2 Failed

8:04 - Panthers vs Rabbitohs
Alex Johnston - calf (pre game)
Freddy Lussick - face

10:37 - Dragons vs Tigers
Api Koroisau - pec
Tyrell Sloan - hamstring

13:14 - Broncos vs Sharks
Corey Jensen - blood clots (season over)

17:08 - Eels vs Sea Eagles
Clayton Faulalo - hamstring

19:46 - Knights vs Dolphins
Trey Mooney - calf (pre game)
Ray Stone - soreness (pre game)
Jacob Saifiti - hamstring

21:41 - Roosters
Angus Crichton - foot surgery

23:01 - Origin
Ethan Strange - ankle

23:59 - NRLW
Destiny Mino Sinapati, Jessika Elliston - knees
Sienna Lofipo - cork
Nita Maynard-Perrin - concussion
Stephanie Faulkner - ankle
Payton Takimoana - shoulder
Laishon Albert-Jones - calf

28:13 - Muscle Nation Recovery Room - Q & A

Pete - How is Pat Carrigan back so quick from syndesmosis surgery for Origin, that has to be a record?

Nothing But Wests Tigers - Tigers 3 torn pecs, 2 foot fractures, several shoulder dislocations. How much of this is luck and how much could be loading issues?

Nic - How concerned are you about Piakura’s repeated failed HIA’s leading to a potential early retirement? At what point does the NRL or the NRLPA step in to ask him to think about his future before the game?

Isaac - Has there been any studies on the accuracy of sports devices such as garmin and apple watches for recovery? Always been curious when you have a bad sleep and it recommends not to train because you are tired etc

Braith - I’ve heard women are much more likely to do an ACL in sport than men, is that true and why?

Phil - How did they settle on the 15 minutes for the HIA?

Ben - What’s the latest science on repairing knee cartilage for someone like Taumalolo with degeneration?

Kieran - Bandaid on Herbie's neck, could that be the latest episode of Infection Watch - brought to you by Lynx Africa?

Bill - Please tell the concerned Socceroos fans what you think happened to Jordy Bos?

Isaac - SuperCoach POD for the run home - Nat Butcher? Pending Crichton’s recovery time, averages 47 tackles in 80 minute games

Nathan - James with Brisbane’s latest loss, does it feel like karma after all your 8 straight chat over the last couple of years?

56:30 - SuperCoach Corner - Trades and plans for the week ahead