Injury Update: CNK, Hodgson and Simonnson

The Canberra Raiders have had some mixed injury news ahead of their round seven match against the North Queensland Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Josh Hodgson has been ruled out for 2-3 weeks with a calf injury.

Bailey Simonsson will also miss this weekend’s match after suffering concussion against the Eels.

In some positive news Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad met with a specialist this week and will not require any surgery on his neck injury. An updated time frame for his return will be established in the coming weeks.

Albert Hopoate injured his shoulder in the Raiders NSW Cup match and will miss 4-6 weeks.

Sam Williams (Ribs) and Semi Valemei (Hamstring) both missed the NSW Cup fixture last weekend, but are expected to be available in 1-2 weeks.

Injuries/Suspension

NAME: Josh Hodgson

INJURY: Calf

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 9-10

NAME: Bailey Simonsson

INJURY: Concussion

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 8

NAME: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

INJURY: Neck

EXPECTED RETURN: To be determined in coming weeks

NAME: Albert Hopoate

INJURY: Shoulder

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 11-13

NAME: Semi Valemei

INJURY: Hamstring

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 8-9

NAME: Sam Williams

INJURY: Ribs

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 8-9

NAME: Harley Smith-Shields

INJURY: Biceps Tendon

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 20-22