LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Sydney Roosters have confirmed that Victor Radley will be unavailable for Round 5 of the NRL season due to a cheekbone injury, despite avoiding concussion.
The severity of the injury has not been disclosed, but it was detected through scans after a head clash during a recent match.
While the Roosters have described the injury as 'minor,' they have not provided specific information on Radley's recovery timeline.
Radley's absence will lead to Connor Watson or potentially Nat Butcher or Blake Steep filling in for him in the starting lineup for the upcoming game against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Watson, who is currently undergoing the 11-day concussion protocol, is expected to return in time for the match.
The Roosters have not given an update on Watson's progress, only stating that he is following the necessary medical guidelines for head injuries.
In addition to Radley and Watson, the Roosters have provided updates on 11 players in their latest medical report.
While specifics about their conditions were not mentioned, the team is likely facing some challenges with injuries as they prepare for their next game.
Connor Watson is currently serving his 11-day stand down period following a concussion, leaving his availability uncertain for the upcoming match.
Overall, the Roosters will be missing key players like Radley and potentially Watson in their upcoming game, forcing them to make adjustments to their lineup.
The team will need to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by these injuries as they face tough competition in the NRL.
The exact timeline for Radley's return remains unclear, but the Roosters are hopeful that he will only miss one week of action.