NRL Casualty Ward: Cleary rested due to hamstring
The Panthers have opted not to play Nathan Cleary against the Rabbitohs in Round 9 as he continues to work back to full strength following a recent layoff with a hamstring injury.
The club said their star No.7 has been rested as a precaution, with no suggestion that there has been another setback with the injury he suffered in Round 3, which sidelined him for just over a month.
The 26-year-old returned to the field in Round 8 for the clash against the Cowboys and played the full 80 minutes.
Meanwhile, Parramatta fullback Clint Gutherson has been ruled out of Origin contention after undergoing knee surgery.
The Eels confirmed that Gutherson had a minor operation on his knee and would be unavailable for up to five weeks.
Gutherson has played four Origins for NSW and was a member of the team that beat Queensland 24-10 in the third match of last year's series.
The Dolphins will be without Kenny Bromwich (concussion) for their trip to Townsville in Round 9, but are boosted by the return of Felise Kaufusi (hamstring) and Connelly Lemuelu (knee), while captain Jesse Bromwich looks set to play despite a calf issue that ended his game last week.
In further good news for the club, prop Tom Flegler is unlikely to need surgery on the shoulder injury he suffered in Round 5, with his return timeframe still indefinite.
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The Storm will be without in-form winger Xavier Coates (hamstring) for the match against the Titans, who themselves will be missing enforcer Moeaki Fotuaika due to concussion.
Dragons centre Mosese Suli will also miss Round 9 due to being under the NRL concussion protocol, while the Raiders will re-assess forward Pasami Saulo's lower back injury after their Round 10 bye to see if he is fit to return for Magic Round.
Despite all failing to finish last Sunday's win over the Dolphins, the Knights have named Jacob Saifiti (lower leg), Jed Cartwright (ankle) and Greg Marzhew (ankle) to take on the Warriors.
Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Wests Tigers skipper Api Koroisau are also set to shake off hamstring and back concerns respectively to take the field in Round 9.
Raiders skipper Elliott Whitehead (calf), Roosters wing Daniel Tupou (knee) and Warriors back-rower Kurt Capewell (throat) head up the major injury returns for Round 9.
Luciano Leilua (calf), Victor Radley (hamstring) and Jacob Preston (jaw) are all chances of getting back on the field too after being included in the reserves for their respective clubs.
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Brisbane Broncos
- Jock Madden (pectoral, TBC)
- Ezra Mam (finger, Round 9)
- Selwyn Cobbo (shoulder, Round 9)
Canberra Raiders
- Elliott Whitehead (calf, Round 9)
- Corey Horsburgh (groin, Round 11-13)
- Jordan Rapana (knee, Round 11-13)
- Jamal Fogarty (biceps, Round 20)
- Pasami Saulo (back, TBC)
- Zac Hosking (shoulder, indefinite)
- Corey Harawira-Naera (seizure/medical, indefinite)
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
- Chris Patolo (knee, Round 14-16)
- Kurt Mann (hand, Round 9)
- Jacob Preston (jaw, Round 9)
- Ryan Sutton (knee, Round 12)
- Daniel Suluka-Fifita (knee, Round 12)
- Karl Oloapu (neck, indefinite)
Cronulla Sharks
- Toby Rudolf (quad, Round 9)
- Jesse Colquhoun (foot, indefinite)
Dolphins
- Jesse Bromwich (calf, Round 9)
- Kenny Bromwich (concussion, Round 10)
- Connelly Lemuelu (knee, Round 9)
- Herbie Farnworth (shoulder, indefinite)
- Anthony Milford (suspended, Round 9)
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (hamstring, Round 11)
- Tom Flegler (shoulder, Round 13)
- Felise Kaufusi (hamstring, Round 9)
- Tom Gilbert (knee, season)
Gold Coast Titans
- Harley Smith-Shields (abdominal, Round 9)
- Moeaki Fotuaika (concussion, TBC)
- Sam Verrills (head knock, Round 9)
- Phil Sami (ankle, Round 9)
- Keenan Palasia (quad, Round 9)
- Jayden Campbell (knee, Round 11-13)
- Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (knee, season)
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
- Ben Trbojevic (hamstring, Round 10-11)
- Toafofoa Sipley (knee, Round 9)
Melbourne Storm
- Nelson Asofa-Solomona (hamstring, Round 9)
- Xavier Coates (hamstring, Round 10)
- Tepai Moeroa (back, indefinite)
- Chris Lewis (knee, Round 10-11)
- Tui Kamikamica (calf, Round 10)
- Jonah Pezet (knee, season)
Newcastle Knights
- Greg Marzhew (ankle, Round 9)
- Jacob Saifiti (lower leg, Round 9)
- Jed Cartwright (ankle, Round 9)
- Tom Jenkins (knee, Round 9)
- Tyson Frizell (hamstring, Round 10)
- Jack Hetherington (suspended, Round 9)
- Kalyn Ponga (foot, Round 20)
North Queensland Cowboys
- Heilum Luki (ankle, Round 9)
- Murray Taulagi (hamstring, Round 10)
- Tom Chester (hamstring, Round 13)
- Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (Achilles, mid-season)
- Coen Hess (knee, season)
- Zac Laybutt (knee, season)
Parramatta Eels
- Clint Gutherson (knee, Round 14)
- Bryce Cartwright (ribs, Round 10)
- Toni Mataele (hamstring, Round 11)
- Mitch Moses (foot, Round 12)
- Ofahiki Ogden (pec, Round 18)
- Haze Dunster (foot, Round 18-20)
- Arthur Miller-Stephen (knee, season)
Penrith Panthers
- Nathan Cleary (hamstring, Round 10)
- Sunia Turuva (personal, Round 9)
- Scott Sorensen (knee, TBC)
- Moses Leota (shoulder, Round 9)
South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Tyrone Munro (collarbone, TBC)
- Richie Kennar (knee, TBC)
- Latrell Mitchell (suspended, Round 10)
- Alex Johnston (hamstring, Round 10)
- Campbell Graham (sternum, Round 18)
- Tevita Tatola (foot, Round 18-20)
- Lachlan Ilias (leg, indefinite)
St George Illawarra Dragons
- Moses Suli (concussion, TBC)
- Mikaele Ravalawa (knee, Round 9)
- Luciano Leilua (calf, Round 9)
- Corey Allan (knee, season)
Sydney Roosters
- Michael Jennings (triceps, TBC)
- Daniel Tupou (knee, Round 9)
- Sitili Tupouniua (head knock, Round 9)
- Victor Radley (hamstring, Round 9)
- Sandon Smith (elbow, Round 9)
- Spencer Leniu (suspended, Round 10)
- Billy Smith (ankle, indefinite)
Warriors
- Freddy Lussick (suspension, Round 10)
- Paul Roache (concussion, Round 10)
- Chanel Harris-Tavita (calf, Round 13)
- Jazz Tevaga (hamstring, Round 13-15)
- Bunty Afoa (hamstring, Round 9)
- Marata Niukore (foot, Round 14)
- Demitric Sifakula (knee, midseason)
- Kurt Capewell (throat, Round 9)
- Luke Metcalf (fractured leg, late season)
Wests Tigers
- Junior Tupou (foot, TBC)
- Star To'a (ankle, Round 9)
- Api Koroisau (back, Round 9)
- Adam Doueihi (knee, Round 17)
