Injury update

[josie andrews]

* Matt Peet has provided an injury update on Brad O’Neill ahead of our Betfred Super League Round 20 fixture, in partnership with Shock Doctor.

* Peet: “Brad had a scan last night which confirmed he’s done his ACL and he’s still got to have a follow up with a specialist.

* The Warriors head coach has also provided an update on Adam Keighran.

MATT PEET HAS PROVIDED A SHOCK DOCTOR INJURY UPDATE ON BRAD O’NEILL AS THE WARRIORS PREPARE TO FACE HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS IN ROUND 2O.

The hooker was forced off with a knee injury after 50 minutes in Wigan’s defeat to Warrington Wolves at The Brick Community Stadium last time out.

Providing an update on O’Neill, Peet said: “Brad had a scan last night which confirmed he’s done his ACL and he’s still got to have a follow up with a specialist. In terms of timeframe, whatever I say could be wrong but you’re looking upwards of nine months.

“Brad done his other ACL as a junior player so he kind of knew what it was and he knows how to rehab it. All our concerns are with Brad who seems to be handling himself really well. He’s been through this before and he’s determined to come stronger than ever.”

Peet added: “You know you’re going to get a spell of injuries which is why we have a squad with three hookers. It’s a good opportunity for Kruise [Leeming] and soon Tom Forber will come into the mix. We’ve got to turn this into a positive now.”

Despite missing the defeat to Warrington due to head injury protocols, Adam Keighran has been included in the 21-player squad to take on the Giants.

On the centre, Peet said: “He’s all good. I’m proud of the way that was handled and I think Adam can take comfort from the way he was looked after. He’s had a scan and he’s got complete piece of mind now.”

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2024/07/ ... update-60/

[Wigan_forever1985]

Gutted for him - he was fast becoming one of the best in superleague IMO

I think he will come back stronger from this, he's got youth on his side those type of injuries you never want them but your body is always better at dealing with things in your youth.

Its going to be interesting now Leeming will need to step up - he's been good in patches but this is his opportunity to shine supported with Forber.

[Caboosegg]

Bad stint of injuries this.

3 hookers down
1st and second choice full back
1st choice half
Number of forwards.

Those early points in the season where needed and give us a nice buffer to hopefully stay top 6 and get people back for play offs.

[fozzie58]

You knew it was bad as soon as it happened the other night he will come back better hopefully now to see if they can get Leeming fully fit

[Firestarter]

Looking forward to forber kicking on.I reckon this lad will shine.Really tough on brad who has looked out of steam for a week or two

[the pieman]

Bad stint of injuries this.

3 hookers down
1st and second choice full back
1st choice half
Number of forwards.

Those early points in the season where needed and give us a nice buffer to hopefully stay top 6 and get people back for play offs.

we should still be aiming for top spot, never mind hoping to stay in the top 6
we are joint top with 1 game in hand, and yes we are missing our 2 main strike players, but the pack is strong enough to be able to build a platform to compete in all remaining games. What we do need is a little bit of luck at hooker now, and hopefully both Leeming and Forber remain injury free until the end of the season

we have a poor Leeds side twice, Huddersfield, Hull FC and Saints in our run in, and none of those sides are playing well. Tough games v Leigh, KR, Salford & Catalan. However, there is no reason why we shouldnt be looking to win at least 7 of those games with the majority being at home