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The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Health
- The Advertiser
Bad news for Maroons as Cowboys flyer still sidelined
Queensland have suffered a blow in their bid to level the State of Origin series after Murray Taulagi failed to recover from injury for the last round before teams are picked for game two. North Queensland winger Taulagi had been expected to overcome a calf issue in time to face Melbourne and make a late charge for selection calculations for Origin II in Perth on June 18. Instead, coach Todd Payten has omitted the six-time Maroon from his extended squad altogether, with Jaxson Paulo to hold a starting spot on the wing for Friday's away trip. AAP has been told Taulagi is a chance for selection in round 15 but is rated as unlikely to be brought into the Maroons' set-up given he has not played since round 11. It means Queensland coach Billy Slater will need to look elsewhere if he wants to replace Valentine Holmes following an underwhelming series opener from the veteran. Reece Walsh is set for one last chance to push his own selection case. Brisbane have named Walsh at fullback to face Gold Coast and will give him until captain's run to prove he has completely recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him for six weeks. Walsh is considered the leading alternative to Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga, who disappointed in last week's game-one loss. It comes as Broncos coach Michael Maguire axed Deine Mariner to allow Jesse Arthars and Selwyn Cobbo to line up on the wings against the Titans on Saturday night. South Sydney's injury woes are finally beginning to ease as Jack Wighton and Cody Walker return from calf injuries to face Canberra. As a result the Rabbitohs dropped Jye Gray from the 17 despite a superb start to the season, with Jayden Sullivan pushing to the bench in his place. The Raiders have Jamal Fogarty back from the groin issue that ruled the halfback out of the win over the Sydney Roosters. A strong NRL debut from rugby sevens convert Nathan Lawson encouraged St George Illawarra to drop Tyrell Sloan, with Christian Tuipulotu back from his hamstring injury to line up on the other wing. The Dolphins could welcome Jeremy Marshall-King back from a leg injury, naming the hooker in their extended squad. Cronulla winger Sione Katoa will play his first game of the season against the Warriors after undergoing shoulder surgery, with second-rower Teig Wilton back from his own shoulder issue too. Elsewhere, Canterbury have named Lachlan Galvin on their extended bench as he hopes to make his Bulldogs debut against Parramatta following a mid-season move from Wests Tigers. Tom Trbojevic will need another week to recover from his corked quad so Lehi Hopoate will hold the fullback spot for Manly's game against Newcastle. Gold Coast have lost Jojo Fifita and Sam Verrills to broken hands ahead of the clash with the Broncos, but are hoping AJ Brimson will return from a head knock. The Titans are applying for an exemption to allow Brimson to face the Broncos, given Saturday's clash comes before the utility clears the usual 11-day return-to-play window. Queensland have suffered a blow in their bid to level the State of Origin series after Murray Taulagi failed to recover from injury for the last round before teams are picked for game two. North Queensland winger Taulagi had been expected to overcome a calf issue in time to face Melbourne and make a late charge for selection calculations for Origin II in Perth on June 18. Instead, coach Todd Payten has omitted the six-time Maroon from his extended squad altogether, with Jaxson Paulo to hold a starting spot on the wing for Friday's away trip. AAP has been told Taulagi is a chance for selection in round 15 but is rated as unlikely to be brought into the Maroons' set-up given he has not played since round 11. It means Queensland coach Billy Slater will need to look elsewhere if he wants to replace Valentine Holmes following an underwhelming series opener from the veteran. Reece Walsh is set for one last chance to push his own selection case. Brisbane have named Walsh at fullback to face Gold Coast and will give him until captain's run to prove he has completely recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him for six weeks. Walsh is considered the leading alternative to Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga, who disappointed in last week's game-one loss. It comes as Broncos coach Michael Maguire axed Deine Mariner to allow Jesse Arthars and Selwyn Cobbo to line up on the wings against the Titans on Saturday night. South Sydney's injury woes are finally beginning to ease as Jack Wighton and Cody Walker return from calf injuries to face Canberra. As a result the Rabbitohs dropped Jye Gray from the 17 despite a superb start to the season, with Jayden Sullivan pushing to the bench in his place. The Raiders have Jamal Fogarty back from the groin issue that ruled the halfback out of the win over the Sydney Roosters. A strong NRL debut from rugby sevens convert Nathan Lawson encouraged St George Illawarra to drop Tyrell Sloan, with Christian Tuipulotu back from his hamstring injury to line up on the other wing. The Dolphins could welcome Jeremy Marshall-King back from a leg injury, naming the hooker in their extended squad. Cronulla winger Sione Katoa will play his first game of the season against the Warriors after undergoing shoulder surgery, with second-rower Teig Wilton back from his own shoulder issue too. Elsewhere, Canterbury have named Lachlan Galvin on their extended bench as he hopes to make his Bulldogs debut against Parramatta following a mid-season move from Wests Tigers. Tom Trbojevic will need another week to recover from his corked quad so Lehi Hopoate will hold the fullback spot for Manly's game against Newcastle. Gold Coast have lost Jojo Fifita and Sam Verrills to broken hands ahead of the clash with the Broncos, but are hoping AJ Brimson will return from a head knock. The Titans are applying for an exemption to allow Brimson to face the Broncos, given Saturday's clash comes before the utility clears the usual 11-day return-to-play window. Queensland have suffered a blow in their bid to level the State of Origin series after Murray Taulagi failed to recover from injury for the last round before teams are picked for game two. North Queensland winger Taulagi had been expected to overcome a calf issue in time to face Melbourne and make a late charge for selection calculations for Origin II in Perth on June 18. Instead, coach Todd Payten has omitted the six-time Maroon from his extended squad altogether, with Jaxson Paulo to hold a starting spot on the wing for Friday's away trip. AAP has been told Taulagi is a chance for selection in round 15 but is rated as unlikely to be brought into the Maroons' set-up given he has not played since round 11. It means Queensland coach Billy Slater will need to look elsewhere if he wants to replace Valentine Holmes following an underwhelming series opener from the veteran. Reece Walsh is set for one last chance to push his own selection case. Brisbane have named Walsh at fullback to face Gold Coast and will give him until captain's run to prove he has completely recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him for six weeks. Walsh is considered the leading alternative to Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga, who disappointed in last week's game-one loss. It comes as Broncos coach Michael Maguire axed Deine Mariner to allow Jesse Arthars and Selwyn Cobbo to line up on the wings against the Titans on Saturday night. South Sydney's injury woes are finally beginning to ease as Jack Wighton and Cody Walker return from calf injuries to face Canberra. As a result the Rabbitohs dropped Jye Gray from the 17 despite a superb start to the season, with Jayden Sullivan pushing to the bench in his place. The Raiders have Jamal Fogarty back from the groin issue that ruled the halfback out of the win over the Sydney Roosters. A strong NRL debut from rugby sevens convert Nathan Lawson encouraged St George Illawarra to drop Tyrell Sloan, with Christian Tuipulotu back from his hamstring injury to line up on the other wing. The Dolphins could welcome Jeremy Marshall-King back from a leg injury, naming the hooker in their extended squad. Cronulla winger Sione Katoa will play his first game of the season against the Warriors after undergoing shoulder surgery, with second-rower Teig Wilton back from his own shoulder issue too. Elsewhere, Canterbury have named Lachlan Galvin on their extended bench as he hopes to make his Bulldogs debut against Parramatta following a mid-season move from Wests Tigers. Tom Trbojevic will need another week to recover from his corked quad so Lehi Hopoate will hold the fullback spot for Manly's game against Newcastle. Gold Coast have lost Jojo Fifita and Sam Verrills to broken hands ahead of the clash with the Broncos, but are hoping AJ Brimson will return from a head knock. The Titans are applying for an exemption to allow Brimson to face the Broncos, given Saturday's clash comes before the utility clears the usual 11-day return-to-play window.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Bad news for Maroons as Cowboys flyer still sidelined
Queensland have suffered a blow in their bid to level the State of Origin series after Murray Taulagi failed to recover from injury for the last round before teams are picked for game two. North Queensland winger Taulagi had been expected to overcome a calf issue in time to face Melbourne and make a late charge for selection calculations for Origin II in Perth on June 18. Instead, coach Todd Payten has omitted the six-time Maroon from his extended squad altogether, with Jaxson Paulo to hold a starting spot on the wing for Friday's away trip. AAP has been told Taulagi is a chance for selection in round 15 but is rated as unlikely to be brought into the Maroons' set-up given he has not played since round 11. It means Queensland coach Billy Slater will need to look elsewhere if he wants to replace Valentine Holmes following an underwhelming series opener from the veteran. Reece Walsh is set for one last chance to push his own selection case. Brisbane have named Walsh at fullback to face Gold Coast and will give him until captain's run to prove he has completely recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him for six weeks. Walsh is considered the leading alternative to Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga, who disappointed in last week's game-one loss. It comes as Broncos coach Michael Maguire axed Deine Mariner to allow Jesse Arthars and Selwyn Cobbo to line up on the wings against the Titans on Saturday night. South Sydney's injury woes are finally beginning to ease as Jack Wighton and Cody Walker return from calf injuries to face Canberra. As a result the Rabbitohs dropped Jye Gray from the 17 despite a superb start to the season, with Jayden Sullivan pushing to the bench in his place. The Raiders have Jamal Fogarty back from the groin issue that ruled the halfback out of the win over the Sydney Roosters. A strong NRL debut from rugby sevens convert Nathan Lawson encouraged St George Illawarra to drop Tyrell Sloan, with Christian Tuipulotu back from his hamstring injury to line up on the other wing. The Dolphins could welcome Jeremy Marshall-King back from a leg injury, naming the hooker in their extended squad. Cronulla winger Sione Katoa will play his first game of the season against the Warriors after undergoing shoulder surgery, with second-rower Teig Wilton back from his own shoulder issue too. Elsewhere, Canterbury have named Lachlan Galvin on their extended bench as he hopes to make his Bulldogs debut against Parramatta following a mid-season move from Wests Tigers. Tom Trbojevic will need another week to recover from his corked quad so Lehi Hopoate will hold the fullback spot for Manly's game against Newcastle. Gold Coast have lost Jojo Fifita and Sam Verrills to broken hands ahead of the clash with the Broncos, but are hoping AJ Brimson will return from a head knock. The Titans are applying for an exemption to allow Brimson to face the Broncos, given Saturday's clash comes before the utility clears the usual 11-day return-to-play window.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Bad news for Maroons as Cowboys flyer still sidelined
Queensland have suffered a blow in their bid to level the State of Origin series after Murray Taulagi failed to recover from injury for the last round before teams are picked for game two. North Queensland winger Taulagi had been expected to overcome a calf issue in time to face Melbourne and make a late charge for selection calculations for Origin II in Perth on June 18. Instead, coach Todd Payten has omitted the six-time Maroon from his extended squad altogether, with Jaxson Paulo to hold a starting spot on the wing for Friday's away trip. AAP has been told Taulagi is a chance for selection in round 15 but is rated as unlikely to be brought into the Maroons' set-up given he has not played since round 11. It means Queensland coach Billy Slater will need to look elsewhere if he wants to replace Valentine Holmes following an underwhelming series opener from the veteran. Reece Walsh is set for one last chance to push his own selection case. Brisbane have named Walsh at fullback to face Gold Coast and will give him until captain's run to prove he has completely recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him for six weeks. Walsh is considered the leading alternative to Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga, who disappointed in last week's game-one loss. It comes as Broncos coach Michael Maguire axed Deine Mariner to allow Jesse Arthars and Selwyn Cobbo to line up on the wings against the Titans on Saturday night. South Sydney's injury woes are finally beginning to ease as Jack Wighton and Cody Walker return from calf injuries to face Canberra. As a result the Rabbitohs dropped Jye Gray from the 17 despite a superb start to the season, with Jayden Sullivan pushing to the bench in his place. The Raiders have Jamal Fogarty back from the groin issue that ruled the halfback out of the win over the Sydney Roosters. A strong NRL debut from rugby sevens convert Nathan Lawson encouraged St George Illawarra to drop Tyrell Sloan, with Christian Tuipulotu back from his hamstring injury to line up on the other wing. The Dolphins could welcome Jeremy Marshall-King back from a leg injury, naming the hooker in their extended squad. Cronulla winger Sione Katoa will play his first game of the season against the Warriors after undergoing shoulder surgery, with second-rower Teig Wilton back from his own shoulder issue too. Elsewhere, Canterbury have named Lachlan Galvin on their extended bench as he hopes to make his Bulldogs debut against Parramatta following a mid-season move from Wests Tigers. Tom Trbojevic will need another week to recover from his corked quad so Lehi Hopoate will hold the fullback spot for Manly's game against Newcastle. Gold Coast have lost Jojo Fifita and Sam Verrills to broken hands ahead of the clash with the Broncos, but are hoping AJ Brimson will return from a head knock. The Titans are applying for an exemption to allow Brimson to face the Broncos, given Saturday's clash comes before the utility clears the usual 11-day return-to-play window.
West Australian
4 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Bad news for Maroons as Cowboys flyer still sidelined
Queensland have suffered a blow in their bid to level the State of Origin series after Murray Taulagi failed to recover from injury for the last round before teams are picked for game two. North Queensland winger Taulagi had been expected to overcome a calf issue in time to face Melbourne and make a late charge for selection calculations for Origin II in Perth on June 18. Instead, coach Todd Payten has omitted the six-time Maroon from his extended squad altogether, with Jaxson Paulo to hold a starting spot on the wing for Friday's away trip. AAP has been told Taulagi is a chance for selection in round 15 but is rated as unlikely to be brought into the Maroons' set-up given he has not played since round 11. It means Queensland coach Billy Slater will need to look elsewhere if he wants to replace Valentine Holmes following an underwhelming series opener from the veteran. Reece Walsh is set for one last chance to push his own selection case. Brisbane have named Walsh at fullback to face Gold Coast and will give him until captain's run to prove he has completely recovered from the knee injury that sidelined him for six weeks. Walsh is considered the leading alternative to Queensland fullback Kalyn Ponga, who disappointed in last week's game-one loss. It comes as Broncos coach Michael Maguire axed Deine Mariner to allow Jesse Arthars and Selwyn Cobbo to line up on the wings against the Titans on Saturday night. South Sydney's injury woes are finally beginning to ease as Jack Wighton and Cody Walker return from calf injuries to face Canberra. As a result the Rabbitohs dropped Jye Gray from the 17 despite a superb start to the season, with Jayden Sullivan pushing to the bench in his place. The Raiders have Jamal Fogarty back from the groin issue that ruled the halfback out of the win over the Sydney Roosters. A strong NRL debut from rugby sevens convert Nathan Lawson encouraged St George Illawarra to drop Tyrell Sloan, with Christian Tuipulotu back from his hamstring injury to line up on the other wing. The Dolphins could welcome Jeremy Marshall-King back from a leg injury, naming the hooker in their extended squad. Cronulla winger Sione Katoa will play his first game of the season against the Warriors after undergoing shoulder surgery, with second-rower Teig Wilton back from his own shoulder issue too. Elsewhere, Canterbury have named Lachlan Galvin on their extended bench as he hopes to make his Bulldogs debut against Parramatta following a mid-season move from Wests Tigers. Tom Trbojevic will need another week to recover from his corked quad so Lehi Hopoate will hold the fullback spot for Manly's game against Newcastle. Gold Coast have lost Jojo Fifita and Sam Verrills to broken hands ahead of the clash with the Broncos, but are hoping AJ Brimson will return from a head knock. The Titans are applying for an exemption to allow Brimson to face the Broncos, given Saturday's clash comes before the utility clears the usual 11-day return-to-play window.
7NEWS
18-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Origin selection thrown into disarray after gruesome mouth injury and Selwyn Cobba wrist fracture
Outside back Selwyn Cobbo will have scans on a suspected wrist fracture after fellow winger Murray Taulagi was ruled out of Queensland's side for the State of Origin opener with a calf injury. Meantime prop Pat Carrigan went to hospital on Sunday night to visit a specialist and may need to see a plastic surgeon to fix a facial injury he sustained in Brisbane's 30-26 loss to St George Illawarra, and will need to be cleared to play in Origin I. The Maroons were on Sunday handed last-minute selection hurdles, with Taulagi's injury compounded by the Cobbo blow. North Queensland winger Taulagi was set to be named on the wing for the May 28 series opener, before he pulled up sore from the Cowboys' loss to Manly. The 26-year-old is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks, ruling him out of at least Origin I and placing him in doubt for game two. Cobbo hurt his wrist in the second half of the loss to the Dragons while playing fullback. He had it strapped and was moved to wing. Coach Michael Maguire said after the match it was not considered serious, but medical staff have assessed the injury and suspect a fracture. Cobbo will have scans on Monday morning. Sydney Roosters rookie Robert Toia is a possible option if Cobbo is unavailable. The Broncos are also hopeful Carrigan has not suffered any serious structural damage after a head clash with Jack de Belin in the final minute against the Dragons. Carrigan had blood pouring from a split lip, but the location of the cut meant it could not be stapled up. He was tipped to see a plastic surgeon on Monday, the same day Maroons coach Billy Slater names his team and players begin entering camp. The Maroons have already lost fellow forward Tom Gilbert to a pectoral injury, after he went down early in the Dolphins' loss to the Warriors on Saturday. One man who won't replace him is in-form Warriors edge Kurt Capewell, who was on the plane back to Auckland on Sunday. Meanwhile, one outside back known to be in the Maroons' squad is Valentine Holmes, who is expected to partner Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the centres. Holmes' presence is desperately needed as a goalkicker, with fullback Kalyn Ponga Queensland's other option. 'He has always done the job and is in pretty decent form for the Dragons,' former Queensland centre Brent Tate said. 'It looks like he has found his mojo again. 'Val is just arrow-straight with his kicks, and the process he runs through is so consistent. There is none better in the game as pure strikers of the ball.'
