Fittler disagreed with Johns that Morgan is effective in the halves for the Cowboys though. Curtis Sironen (knee) has been named, despite suffering what appeared to be a serious injury against the Panthers. JAKE CLIFFORD INJURY UPDATE Clifford is scheduled to return for the Cowboys game from an ankle injury that ruled him out of the win over the … It seems that he is favoured by coach Paul Green, which means it is going to be incredibly difficult for the Tully Tigers product to cement a spot in the halves at the club. Thompson injured his arm in the Sea Eagles 18-14 win over Canberra, with the powerful backrower expected to be missing for 4-6 weeks and only a chance of returning this season if Manly push deep into the finals. Check out the updated NRL casualty ward below. After an impressive display, Darius Boyd retains his spot at fullback. They suffered numerous injury setbacks and have blooded several young players this season. Esan Marsters. Bradman Best (ankle) and Tautau Moga (omitted) have not been named by coach Adam O'Brien. Watch the brand new docuseries Love Fraud now on Stan. On 16 December, Clifford re-signed with the Cowboys until the end of the 2021 season. The initial return date for the centre is 2-4 weeks. Sharks officials suspect the interchange forward may have syndesmosis, but he will have scans on Monday. Update : Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (calf) and Josh Morris were rested for the clash. It will also see Cameron Smith missing in action, after the Storm hooker injured his shoulder in the win over Newcastle on Sunday. “I don’t think Jake Clifford will be there next year, I think he will be moving. It won’t stop us at Manly, with quality players coming in ❤️ I’ve got a feeling he may go to Newcastle.”. Tully Tigers junior Jake Clifford first came to the Cowboys in 2016 as a junior member of Aaron Payne’s NYC team. Briton Nikora drops out of the side, the impressive Siosifa Talakai named at second-row. Favourite sports movie: Remember the Titans Sam Burgess is hopeful of returning for Friday night’s Warriors game in New Zealand after sitting out round 23 with a quadriceps injury. Jake Clifford entered the 2018 season as one of the brightest prospects in rugby league and finished it as Johnathan Thurston’s regular halves partner for the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys. Although he returned with heavy strapping, he was unable to continue. With Clifford a chance to leave the Cowboys, Johns still believes Payten has plenty of decent names at his disposal. 17th November 2017. Comment on stories, get exclusive content and submit your own articles! Corey Jensen 18. He was also named Cowboys Rookie of the Year and nabbed man of the match honours in Queensland’s under 20s State of Origin victory over NSW. Toronto's Kyle Clifford knocks over Columbus' Dean Kukan with a hit in the first period. The Sharks winger left the winger with a suspected groin injury in Saturday’s win over the Warriors. John Asiata 16. It's been a rocky year for the North Queensland side. Sam Burgess and Alex Johnston are both even chances of returning in round 24, while Sharks duo Sosaia Feki and Jack Williams are under an injury cloud for the Sharks’ crucial round 24 game against the Raiders. Kyle Clifford profile page, biographical information, injury history and news "I think Jake Clifford is a better half than Michael Morgan," he said. Francis Molo 9. Michael Maguire may be tempted to swing the axe following the poor performance against the Warriors. Leigh Centurions owner, Derek Beaumont, will embark on the Ultimate Highland Cycling Challenge…, Bring in a quarter or half officiating periods and see referees thrive If…, After two injury-interrupted seasons, veteran Wigan Warriors forward Liam Farrell is back to…. He was then offered a massive contract by the Cowboys and the chance to cement himself as a starting first-grade player.