Walker injury

[Sue]

Can’t cop these fools carrying on about
Scot being some tough guy bringing back the biff. Before they outlawed punching players were on their guard that they might cop one to the melon. Now they don’t even contemplate a punch so it’s basically a cheap shot any time you cop one.No one goes in with their hands up any more.

Should get 4 weeks. Will get two.

 

[Mitch]

From NRL Physio:

Confirmation of a fractured eye socket for Dylan Walker, likely recovery time of 3-6 weeks

Suli and Kelly in the centres with Jorge back to hugs wing.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Yes my 6-8 weeks was just a guess based on typical bone breaks.

What a bugger , just as we were coming good too!

 

[Eagles2nv]

Walker confirmed fracture. 3 to 6 weeks depending on surgery.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...s/news-story/b7866b6613ef9738c72c05d5492ff0e7

 

[Eagles2nv]

Well Jorge is expected back next week. Good timing.

Suli to remain in the centres.

 

[The '47ers]

Dyl would look good in this, and miss no games?!

 

[BrendonStarr]

Could Api be suspended for that 'nothing punch'?

 

[Fluffy]

Scott gone for 6-12 weeks then, should be double the injury

 

[Woodsie]

Totally agree, but now players know they are not allowed to throw punches, it becomes more of a dog shot. Which is what that scum bag threw.

Well ....I know we have lulled these blokes into complacency ..... but there is a reason they say ... defend yourself at all times .... if you are standing in front of a raging 20's something who is testosterone fuelled, adrenaline spiked and you are bitch calling him ..... it would be wise to be expecting ......

 

[BrendonStarr]

If he's rubbed out who plays hooker?

 

[HappilyManly]

Definately.
His punch in my opinion was along the same lines as Scott's in that he punched a player who wasn't looking at him. Running in from the side, launching at Scott, not a good look for the NRL MRC.

He will cop time for sure.

Still glad he did it though. Just wish he had connected better...

Its just a $1500 fine nowdays.

 

[Woodsie]

If he's rubbed out who plays hooker?

Matthew Wright .... the bugger can do anything ..... he is a God!

PSS .. or Hastings ..... Baaaahhaaahhaaa

 

[Spartan Eagle]

Feel sorry for walker. He didn't see that injury coming. He was blind sided. Hopefully he will come back stronger and w(eye)ser.

 

[sheridanstand78]

Scott has to do a minimum 4 games I feel, but its likely he will get hit with a wet lettuce and do half that. Shame about Dylan, he was really looking like he was back to his best. This by far has been the most challenging season for serious and long-term injuries and you can only admire the lessons the team is learning out of adversity and it will make them stronger long term.

 

[manlyfan76]

If he's rubbed out who plays hooker?

We are getting someone from Gladstone to come down.

 

[Sue]

Api will get time because the other bloke will get a few weeks. They won’t want it to look like they are condoning it even if he didn’t hurt anyone.Fine would be a miracle but who knows.

Dylan is a huge loss. Kelly and Suli are good young players with untold futures but Walker is a class above them at this stage of their careers. Canberra next week and we know how much Dylan likes whipping those mutts. Makes it an even money game on their home patch. Hope Jorge returns .

 

[Jigzkiller]

Its just a $1500 fine nowdays.

You are wrong and Api will be suspended. Scott should get 10 (4 for punch and 6 for the weeks walker is out) and Api should get 4. We shouldn't make excuses because he wears our jersey he had no need to throw a punch just break it up.

 

[madmax]

If he's rubbed out who plays hooker?

Manase Fainu or maybe Hastings gets a reprieve. Actually I wouldn't mind Matt Wright in there.....although he has a hamstring injury & maybe out next week.

 

[Sue]

Fainu can only play if they say Brown is not a hooker as Fainu is not in top 30. Brown isn’t a hooker but has played a couple of times there off bench so Greenslime will rule that one out. Would love to see the young bloke get a game in the nine.So much talent .

 

[Scorpio]

You are wrong and Api will be suspended. Scott should get 10 (4 for punch and 6 for the weeks walker is out) and Api should get 4. We shouldn't make excuses because he wears our jersey he had no need to throw a punch just break it up.

HM isn't wrong - there were a few instances last year where punches were thrown with no suspensions, only a $1500 fine.

However given the circumstances last night Api will be very lucky to avoid suspension.