Josh Hodgson has had scans on a thumb injury which he sustained against the Cowboys last night at GIO Stadium.
Scans revealed a fracture to his thumb which will require surgery. He will meet with a specialist Monday to confirm, but is expected that he will miss 6-8 weeks with the injury.
Raiders Injury/Suspension
NAME: Josh Hodgson
INJURY: Thumb
EXPECTED RETURN: Round 18-20
NOTE: Hodgson will meet with a specialist this week with the hooker expected to miss between 6-8 weeks.
NAME: Jordan Rapana
INJURY: PCL Strain
EXPECTED RETURN: Round 13-14
NOTE: Rapana has commenced rehab training on his knee.
NAME: John Bateman
INJURY: Eye-Socket
EXPECTED RETURN: Round 15-17
NOTE: Bateman has had surgery and will return to training next week.
NAME: Joey Leilua
INJURY: Neck
EXPECTED RETURN: Indefinite
NOTE: Leilua has had surgery and will now recover at home before returning to training.
NAME: Brad Abbey
INJURY: Knee
EXPECTED RETURN: Season
NOTE: Abbey has ruptured his ACL and will require surgery.
NAME: Luke Bateman
INJURY: Knee
EXPECTED RETURN: Round 12-13
NOTE: Bateman continues his rehab training and should be back on-field in 1-2 weeks.