The Raiders have received some positive news regarding an ankle injury suffered by Nick Cotric, in last nights win against the Sharks at GIO Stadium.
Scans have revealed a minor syndesmosis injury which will not require any surgery. This means with treatment and rehab, Cotric will not be out long term.
The injury will be assessed again next week by club medical staff, before a determination will be made on when he can return to the field.
Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh and Hooker Josh Hodgson will be assessed heading into the Raiders round 15 match against the Eels to see if they are fit to return.
Raiders Injury/Suspension
NAME: Nick Cotric
INJURY: Ankle
EXPECTED RETURN: Indefinite
NOTE: Cotric has a minor syndesmosis injury and will be re-assessed next week by club medical staff.
NAME: Corey Horsburgh
INJURY: Elbow
EXPECTED RETURN: Round 15-16
NOTE: Horsburgh will be assessed heading into round 15
NAME: Josh Hodgson
INJURY: Thumb
EXPECTED RETURN: Round 15-17
NOTE: Hodgson will be assessed heading into the round 15 match against Parramatta.
NAME: Hudson Young
INJURY: Suspended
EXPECTED RETURN: Round 19
NOTE: Young has been suspended until round 19
NAME: Joey Leilua
INJURY: Neck
EXPECTED RETURN: Indefinite
NOTE: Leilua has returned to light gym training
NAME: Brad Abbey
INJURY: Knee
EXPECTED RETURN: Season
NOTE: Abbey has ruptured his ACL and is out for the season.
NAME: Luke Bateman
INJURY: Knee
EXPECTED RETURN: Round 15-16
NOTE: Bateman continues his rehab training