The Brisbane Broncos are excited to welcome back two key players, Reece Walsh and Patrick Carrigan, for their highly anticipated match against the Sydney Roosters this Saturday.
Carrigan's return from suspension is sure to strengthen the Broncos' lineup, which has performed exceptionally well despite facing injury challenges.
As reported by the Courier Mail, Walsh successfully completed Tuesday's training session and consulted with a surgeon on Wednesday morning to assess the status of his cheekbone fracture ahead of the weekend match.
The report indicates that he was cleared to play, contingent on his performance during the captain's run, the practice session just before the game.
If he emerges uninjured from Friday's session, he is set to travel to Sydney and don the Broncos fullback jersey once again.
This remarkable recovery comes after initial expectations had him sidelined for six weeks.
The Broncos have faced a challenging injury streak, with recent news confirming that Corey Jensen will be out for three months due to a pulmonary embolism.
Following the injuries to their key trio-Walsh, Adam Reynolds, and Ben Hunt-during the match against the Gold Coast Titans four weeks ago, the team has only lost one game since then.
This performance underscores the squad's depth and resilience, showcasing their next-man-up mentality as they navigated through various injuries and suspensions, including star player Payne Haas.