Kaysa Pritchard and Beu Scott aiming to make shock returns for the Eels

PARRAMATTA could receive a pre-finals boost with hooker Kaysa Pritchard pushing hard to make a shock return from a knee injury.And inspirational leader Beau Scott also rated himself “a slim chance’’ to overcome a biceps muscle injury and join the blue and gold cavalry.The Eels announced six weeks ago Pritchard would undergo surgery after he tore the lateral collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee.Kaysa Pritchard is hoping to make an early comeback. Picture: Brett CostelloBut Pritchard told The Daily Telegraph he never went under the knife, and would wait to see how his knee stood up to light training over the coming weeks.The livewire No. 9 was spotted running straight lines by himself at training in the rain on Monday.Even Eels boss Bernie Gurr praised Pritchard for doing everything possible to get back on the park, which would be “the cherry on top’’ as the club embarks on its first September campaign since 2009.“I’ll find out in the next three weeks or so if I need surgery. If I can run, I won’t have it,’’ Pritchard said.FIRE UP: Fans aren’t happyBETRAYED: Daley filthy at boozing Blues“I only ran straight lines (on Monday). I need to do everything else. If I tick all the boxes in the next three weeks I’ll be back.“I thought my season was gone. To get back would mean everything to me.“I’m still devastated I’m not playing. I felt I was just starting to get a feel for the game, then I got the knee injury.’’Pritchard praised replacement hooker Cameron King who will again start at hooker against Canterbury at ANZ Stadium on Thursday night.Scott had previously been ruled out for the season with a bicep injury.Gurr launched the Eels’ community round at charity sponsor Ronald McDonald House on Wednesday, and said of Pritchard: “Before Kaysa got hurt, if you look through all the games he played, him, (Clint) Gutherson and (Nathan) Brown were the heart and soul of the club at that point, making tonnes of tackles and playing tough every week.“He’s a younger guy, one of the younger fellas we see as an integral part of our future, he’s a Parramatta kid, loves the Eels, I know how hard he has worked since he got wounded, so if he can come back, it will be the cherry on top and a real bonus for us.’’Scott, who broke down in the same round-15 game against the Dragons as Pritchard, was not as optimistic about a return, but did not rule it out.“There could be a slim chance I sneak back towards end of the year,’’ Scott said.“I’ll go back to the surgeon and try to twist his arm.“(Pritchard) is hopeful as well, so it would be a big boost to have a couple of players available. It’s a headache for the coach, but a good headache.’’

"Thats why I think we should lock him now for another 5 years at a salary we might partialy save from Matto.
Question! if Matto is retired for health reasons, do we get the credit back on the total year or just the unused portion ?"

"Apologies Randy, mean't to reply to parra supporter! Admire your math PS and of course you're right, 75% of his salary to come off our cap if he medically retires. …"

"Yeh! I agree Richard, I feel we got good value out of Reggie and it was only at the very end we lost him. Very comfortable him being pensioned off to the Titans just the same.
I think Coryn just got RCG and Waqa caught up in the same sentence."

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Swampie August 1, 2017 at 6:24pm

Have the year off boys. Get ready for next season. The team we have now is gelling nicely.
- The French Fullback #1 > Swampie August 1, 2017 at 6:25pm
  
  Is Scott definitely going round again next season?
- Swampie > Swampie August 1, 2017 at 7:14pm
  
  I think he will retire.
- Shawn peters > Swampie August 1, 2017 at 7:20pm
  
  I herd he just retired
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 August 1, 2017 at 6:40pm

I think we are better defensively with king in and there's also another kicking option.

Kaysa has a long career in front of him and should rest up
- Dave > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 August 1, 2017 at 6:45pm
  
  Yeah Kaysa shouldn't rush back especially with his history of injuries make sure the knee is 110% before even thinking of coming back.
  
  Would like to see Scott back for the finals tho
Shawn peters August 1, 2017 at 6:46pm

Slim chance as you said, not worth posting
Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst August 1, 2017 at 6:49pm

Why wasn't Kaysa put under the knife? What a waste off time.
- Poupou Escobar > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst August 1, 2017 at 7:30pm
  
  He can't until the swelling goes down anyway.
The Offside Eel August 1, 2017 at 6:51pm

Dont think so but kaysa would take smiths place coming on for a little stint would bring alot of energy but i wouldn't make any unnecessary changes

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