Injury Update & Unavailable List

An update on the Parramatta Eels squad heading into the pre-season trial against the Penrith Panthers.

Parramatta Eels Corey Norman suffered a hamstring strain in the Auckland Nines however is expected to return to the field for the Blue and Gold against the Sea Eagles in Round 1 of the NRL Telstra Premiership.

Scott Schulte is recovering from a hamstring strain and is expected to return in Round 1.

Cody Nelson is recovering from a calf strain and is expected to return in Round 2.

John Folau is recovering from a wrist fracture sustained in the pre-season and is expected to return Round 3.

New recruit Siosaia Vave is recovering from a shoulder operation and is expected to be available for selection in Round 2.

New recruit Will Smith is recovering from a knee reconstruction and is expected to be available for selection in Round 8.

New recruit Kirisome Auva’a is currently serving a suspension and will be available for selection in Round 2.

Hooker Isaac De Gois has been rested for the clash against the Panthers.

http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2017/02/16/injury_update_unavai.html

"HFK, Fair point. Sure, we could. But balancing incoming youth with experience is almost a perennial issue. A constant cycle. It never really goes away. At least not for too long. "

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Hamish February 16, 2017 at 10:08am

Good stuff. More than likely De Gois will be starting hooker come round 1.
Prof. Daz February 16, 2017 at 10:16am

3 backup ouutside backs already on the injury list? Pls stay healthy MJ, Taka and Semi!
- Hamish > Prof. Daz February 16, 2017 at 10:27am
  
  Gennings, Faraimo and Auva'a all healthy.
slip February 16, 2017 at 10:49am

Always keep Corey Norman in ice!!
- Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow > slip February 16, 2017 at 5:17pm
  
  Come on slip, get with the picture. He has left the casino.
Carl February 16, 2017 at 11:08am

Gosh we have a few injuries already lol we haven't even started yet.
- Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow > Carl February 16, 2017 at 5:18pm
  
  I was thinking we are doing really well this year? Only 1 player beyond round 1?
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown February 16, 2017 at 1:58pm

Corey Norman has strained his tongue apparently, completely torn the little bridge underneath..
- LegendTHECROWEELS > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown February 16, 2017 at 4:53pm
  
  A bit of VB will fix that
- RazorRam0n > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown February 16, 2017 at 11:38pm
  
  is it a gash?