Blake Austin set to return by next week

[Ultima]

So.... With Austin injured does that mean we won't be winning the GF any time soon? I really can't see Williams stepping up enough.... Even if Austin hasn't been on fire he hasn't been bad, Williams has the chance to be bad... Constantly...

[The Nickman]

Oh boy, an Ultima thread!!

[Ultima]

Also, this would hurt the Mounties I guess so at very least the season has taken a big dive for someone...

[Go_Greenm@chine]

So.... With Austin injured does that mean we won't be winning the GF any time soon? I really can't see Williams stepping up enough.... Even if Austin hasn't been on fire he hasn't been bad, Williams has the chance to be bad... Constantly...

Geez - neggo warning

[Luffto]

Well, technically the season won't be over for another 4 weeks for us. So no, Austin being injured doesn't mean the season is over.

[T_R]

No matter what team, you'd not be confident of winning a premiership without your first string halves.

[afgtnk]

[The Nickman]

No matter what team, you'd not be confident of winning a premiership without your first string halves.

Has it been done in recent history... MATT??

[Bay 67]

This place was getting far too optimistic...

[zim]

I think we're fine. Sammy has a lot of experience for a backup half. It's not the huge crisis that the shock of losing Austin is making it seem.

[Botman]

Just need to get through the Sharks in week 1, and hopefully get him back for a prelim in wk3
Season definitely not over

[The Nickman]

Hopefully we can still jag the next 2 and get a home semi Week 1 as well.

It'll be dejavu getting a home semi against the Sharks with Williams in the halves!

[Go_Greenm@chine]

It definitely takes a little bit out in terms of the individual stuff Austin can do - but the way this team is balanced and the manner in which strike players move around the field to attack weaknesses in the defence gives us potency across the park, irrespective of the halves attacking play. I think Sam will slot in nicely and get the job done. He has a good kicking game and also gives us a decent field goal chance if needed. We'll miss Blake, but the team is more than equipped to handle this.

[Botman]

[edwahu]

It's not confirmed for the year is it? Our players tend to make quick recoveries these days.

Regardless Sammy will do a job. We will miss Blakes clutch play in the semis though.

[Luffto]

It's not confirmed for the year is it? Our players tend to make quick recoveries these days.

Are you implying EDIT

[The Nickman]

It's not confirmed for the year is it? Our players tend to make quick recoveries these days.

Are you implying EDIT

I think it's pretty obvious that's exactly what he's implying, Luffto.

[edwahu]

It's not confirmed for the year is it? Our players tend to make quick recoveries these days.

Are you implying EDIT

No, Ricky has just stepped up his smokescreen game.

[Luffto]

I'm hopeful he's just being rested the next two weeks, and 1st week of the finals he makes a miraculous recovery and it turns out he was never injured after all.

[Raidersfan]

I'm as much worried about the immediate future as the long term future for Austin. He's had a few injuries of late and hammy' are not a good sign at his age.

[Botman]

It's been a tough year for him for sure.

[Green Hornet]

At worst I reckon he would be available 2nd week of finals if we don't get through the 1st week.

Sezer had a fractured cheekbone, which is far more serious, and was back in 4 weeks from what I can recall.

Rest up Blakey and be raring to go come finals time!!

[DJ89]

Season over?

Far out Ultima I am glad you arent the coach.

Ulimta: How's your arm feeling Sam?

Williams: It's fine Coach!

Ultima: Great! Run this over to the ref, we forfeit!

We play two teams in the next fews weeks that are way more depleted than we are and out of contention. Regardless of that we have a top four spot locked in and Williams is probably the best back up in the league.

Austin appears busted of late, so whilst unfortunate at least he can get over the other niggles.

Ps If it was Hodgson I'd probably be waving the white flag.

[Seiffert82]

I'm as much worried about the immediate future as the long term future for Austin. He's had a few injuries of late and hammy' are not a good sign at his age.

Fair point, but he actually broke his hand.

[The Nickman]

I'm as much worried about the immediate future as the long term future for Austin. He's had a few injuries of late and hammy' are not a good sign at his age.

Fair point, but he actually broke his hand.

Yeah, his handstring.

[Aero]

I have faith in Sammy

[DJ89]

I'm as much worried about the immediate future as the long term future for Austin. He's had a few injuries of late and hammy' are not a good sign at his age.

Has he had a hamstring injury?

I thought it was shoulders and ankles / knee?

[Botman]

Ulimta: How's your arm feeling Sam?

Williams: It's fine Coach!

Ultima: Great! Run this over to the ref, we forfeit!
.

Hahahah. Excellent reference

[BVRaider]

I feel for Austin, he's been instrumental in our clubs turn around on and off the field and it would be a shame for him to miss his first finals series as a Raider.

[GT-7]

Has Austin even had scans yet? Has media blown this out of proportion?

praying it might be only a 2 week injury, nothing a bit of strapping cant fix

[Woodgers]

Nup. Season is still under.

[-TW-]

Has Austin even had scans yet? Has media blown this out of proportion?

praying it might be only a 2 week injury, nothing a bit of strapping cant fix

He's going for surgery today, unless that's a smokescreen

[Greenmailer]

They also say you need finals experience to win the whole thing who has more nrl finals experience Austin or Williams

[Ilanraiders]

I guess with Sam on our right edge, teams will definitely be going there more often now. If Sam has a weakness, I guess it's his defence!!!
We got this guys!! Just Believe!

[Green_Hammock]