Injury Update: Pre-Season Trials

The Canberra Raiders will head into their second pre-season trial against the Bulldogs with almost a full-strength squad, with only a handful of players set to miss the match through injury.

Joey Leilua (Hamstring), John Bateman (Side strain) and Michael Oldfield (Groin) have been ruled out of this weekends fixture, but are expected to be fully fit and available for round one selection.

Ata Hingano (Shoulder) and Jordan Rapana (Shoulder) are continuing their recovery from shoulder surgeries, with Hingano starting to return to full squad training. Rapana will be monitored during the first few weeks of the season to assess when he is available to return.

Raiders Injury/Suspension List

NAME: Joey Leilua
INJURY: Hamstring
EXPECTED RETURN: Round 1
NOTE: Leilua has a minor hamstring strain and is expected to be fit for round one

NAME: John Bateman
INJURY: Side strain
EXPECTED RETURN: Round 1
NOTE: Bateman has a minor side strain and is expected to be fit for round one

NAME: Michael Oldfield
INJURY: Groin
EXPECTED RETURN: Round 1
NOTE: Oldfield has a minor groin strain and is expected to be fit for round one

NAME: Ata Hingano
INJURY: Shoulder
EXPECTED RETURN: Return will be assessed closer to season start
NOTE: Hingano has commenced some full squad training and is showing good progress in his recovery from shoulder surgery

NAME: Jordan Rapana
INJURY: Shoulder
EXPECTED RETURN: Indefinite
NOTE: Rapana continues to recover from shoulder surgery