Injury Update: Round 8

Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana will miss 2-3 weeks, after scans revealed damage to his rib cartilage.

Joe Tapine continues to recover from an ankle injury and has commenced some gym training, while Brad Abbey has started running and will hopefully be available for selection in the next 1-2 weeks for Mounties. 

Luke Bateman continues his recovery from minor knee surgery. 

Raiders Injury/Suspension

NAME: Jordan Rapana

INJURY: Ribs

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 10-11

NOTE: Rapana will miss 2-3 weeks with a rib cartilage injury

NAME: Joe Tapine

INJURY: Ankle

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 15-17

NOTE: Tapine will miss between 10-12 matches with ankle ligament damage. 

NAME: Luke Bateman

INJURY: Knee

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 10-12

NOTE: Bateman is recovering from minor knee surgery. 

NAME: Brad Abbey

INJURY: Knee

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 9-10

NOTE: Abbey has recommenced running and is hopeful of a return in the next 1-2 weeks.