The Magic Sponge Podcast - NRL Round 18 injuries + our plans to come home strong in SuperCoach

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

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0:00 - Intro

6:02 - HIA’s
Jack Todd

6:31 - Bulldogs Broncos
Jesse Arthars - rib (pre game)
Corey Jensen - calf (pre game)

10:00 - Raiders Dragons
Ray Faitala Mariner - back (pre game)
Hame Sele - calf (pre game)
Joseph Tapine - ankle

12:36 - Cowboys Storm
Ryan Papenhuyzen - calf (pre game)
Murray Taulagi - knee (pre game)
Sam McIntyre - calf

19:29 - Roosters Tigers
Billy Smith - knee (pre game)
Starford To’a - elbow

21:02 - Sea Eagles Rabbitohs
Euan Aitken - leg (pre game)
Brandon Smith - knee
Jason Saab - ankle
Liam Le Blanc - back spasms

28:12 - Origin
Stefano Utoikamanu - calf
Brian To’o - LCL
Payne Haas - back
Hudson Young - groin
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui- sternum

35:07 - NRLW
Julia Robinson - nose
Filomina Hanisi - knee
Brittany Breayley Nati - collarbone
Destiny Mino Sinapati - ankle
Taneka Todhunter - shoulder

37:40 - QUESTIONS

I’ve got Kalyn Ponga in my draft league, is his season definitely over? Should I drop him?

Does that headgear company you posted about have any new evidence? How can they claim 98% reduction of concussion risk?

Tom Trbojevic looked like he was roaming both sides of the ruck in attack tonight - any interest or has he burned us too many times?

Does there need to be an investigation into Penrith’s ability to avoid major injuries? Credit to them but feels like they haven't had any in like 5 years.

I’ve held Haumole Olaka’atu this long, do you think he’s worth a hold through the bye or re-injury risk too high?

Updates on Ben Hunt/Mawene Hiroti/Matty Nicholson?

Why do we not see many ACL injuries in tennis? From what I understand astroturf increases ACL injury risk, tennis surfaces are generally so hard, and tennis is very demanding in terms of stop/start and change of direction.

57:45 - SuperCoach Corner