We got TKO coming back, and Sipley at a pinch if needed, but yeah, Lodge looked ragged out there for the short spell he was out there for.
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Did Lodge eat a whole sheep before going out there. WOW !!!
We have had a few matches this season where a prop has played really well in the first half only to pick up an injury that sees us down a bench player for the second half.
That dynamic has cost us a few potential 50+ scorelines.
Best game from Josh in a while for us before injury
Ron E. Gibbs
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Any update on the injury? And did it look bad at the time? Could only watch the highlights and saw he went off. Like a lot of our blokes, he can’t seem to stay on the field.
AndWeDon'tCare
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He must have eaten at the same farm as Selwyn Cobbo.
We had Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog playing out there last night.
frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
He looked pretty upset so same recurring shoulder injury I would think…
frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
Cannot keep justifying his spot with 20min of good football every 6 rounds tho…. Although he was playing sh*t when we decided to throw him a new contract so who knows…
And someone was talking up Blobbo for Origin hahaha
Probable medical retirement:
Manly forward Josh Aloiai may be forced into a premature retirement after struggling to overcome an ongoing shoulder injury.
There are fears Aloiai may have played his last game with the prospect of his career coming to an end a real possibility for the 29-year-old.
Aloiai has struggled with an ongoing shoulder injury this year. It has restricted him to just five appearances.
Aloiai lasted only 21 minutes in his comeback game against the Broncos in round 13 before the injury again forced him from the field.
It was his first game since round six because of the ongoing shoulder issue. It is understood the shoulder become numb for an extended period.
Aloiai still has two years left on his contract worth about $1 million. The Sea Eagles are yet to start the process with the NRL to have Aloiai retired on medical grounds. While they are still sourcing medical opinions to see if they can rehabilitate the injury there is an ever increasing likelihood that Aloiai has placed his last game.
In 2023, Aloiai dislocated his shoulder three times in one game before needing a reconstruction to repair the injury.
He came from the field against the Eels in round four because of the shoulder but was able to return.
The Sea Eagles would be granted a full salary cap exemption should they be successful in applying to the NRL that Aloiai is unable to fulfil his commitments because of the injury. Aloiai will be paid in full.
The Warriors received a salary cap exemption for Tohu Harris when he retired during the off-season because of his failing body.
The Sea Eagles forward depth is already a concern with Aloiai sidelined indefinitely and Taniela Paseka is not due back until the end of the regular season after rupturing his Achilles in round three. They are close to re-signing Ethan Bullemor.
Aloiai only re-signed with the Sea Eagles last year. He has played 164 matches since making his debut for the Tigers in 2016.
Manly forward Josh Aloiai may be forced into a premature retirement after struggling to overcome an ongoing shoulder injury.
There are fears Aloiai may have played his last game with the prospect of his career coming to an end a real possibility for the 29-year-old.
Aloiai has struggled with an ongoing shoulder injury this year. It has restricted him to just five appearances.
Aloiai lasted only 21 minutes in his comeback game against the Broncos in round 13 before the injury again forced him from the field.
It was his first game since round six because of the ongoing shoulder issue. It is understood the shoulder become numb for an extended period.
Aloiai still has two years left on his contract worth about $1 million. The Sea Eagles are yet to start the process with the NRL to have Aloiai retired on medical grounds. While they are still sourcing medical opinions to see if they can rehabilitate the injury there is an ever increasing likelihood that Aloiai has placed his last game.
In 2023, Aloiai dislocated his shoulder three times in one game before needing a reconstruction to repair the injury.
He came from the field against the Eels in round four because of the shoulder but was able to return.
The Sea Eagles would be granted a full salary cap exemption should they be successful in applying to the NRL that Aloiai is unable to fulfil his commitments because of the injury. Aloiai will be paid in full.
The Warriors received a salary cap exemption for Tohu Harris when he retired during the off-season because of his failing body.
The Sea Eagles forward depth is already a concern with Aloiai sidelined indefinitely and Taniela Paseka is not due back until the end of the regular season after rupturing his Achilles in round three. They are close to re-signing Ethan Bullemor.
Aloiai only re-signed with the Sea Eagles last year. He has played 164 matches since making his debut for the Tigers in 2016.
Sad news .. but looking forwrd to what we do with his cap money if it happens ..
I feel for for the guy, his first 2 seasons with us were rock solid performances. Hope everything works out for Josh.
Brookie1973
Previously TerryRandall
That is a classic cartoon.
Brookie1973
Previously TerryRandall
Sad news, but luckily we are well stocked with up and coming front rowers eager for a shot at first grade.
Dislocating your shoulder but staying on field to dislocate it 2 more times proves Josh is a gutsy man (also demonstrates how ruthless NRL clubs are in asking a lot of their players).
Who ???. So were without our 2 starting props now. Sad news for JA, unfortunately this sport takes a massive toll on the body. Hopefully we can find another hard running mid.
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