Xavier Savage out for the season
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Xavier Savage out for the season
Xavier Savage out for the season with shoulder injury
Xavier Savage has been ruled out for the season, after suffering a shoulder injury in Saturday's win over the Sharks. The injury to his AC joint was worse than expected and requires surgery. Jack Wighton (ribs) and Elliott Whitehead have also been ruled out of the clash with the Eels on Thursday night.
Read more: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2021/07 ... he-season/
Injury/Suspension
Jack Wighton, Ribs (Rd 20-21)
Elliott Whitehead, Shoulder (Rd 20-21)
Corey Horsburgh, Wrist (Rd 20-21)
Dunamis Lui, Calf (Rd 20-21)
Bailey Simonson, Toe (Rd 21-23)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Neck (Season)
Xavier Savage, Shoulder (Season)
Xavier Savage has been ruled out for the season, after suffering a shoulder injury in Saturday's win over the Sharks. The injury to his AC joint was worse than expected and requires surgery. Jack Wighton (ribs) and Elliott Whitehead have also been ruled out of the clash with the Eels on Thursday night.
Read more: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2021/07 ... he-season/
Injury/Suspension
Jack Wighton, Ribs (Rd 20-21)
Elliott Whitehead, Shoulder (Rd 20-21)
Corey Horsburgh, Wrist (Rd 20-21)
Dunamis Lui, Calf (Rd 20-21)
Bailey Simonson, Toe (Rd 21-23)
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Neck (Season)
Xavier Savage, Shoulder (Season)
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
for **** sake, are we allowed to be excited by anything this season or nah
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
So..Caleb Aekins is it ?
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
that stinks
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
It sure does.
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
It sucks, not only because he clearly added a spark to our team, but if he had a really good end to the season in the fullback role then I could see CNK being moved to the centres next year at the expense of Savage.
Because of this, CNK will now start the year at fullback and Savage will be 'eased back into FG' like Timoko and play a handful of games next year on the wing where he will be under-utilised.
I could be wrong, but tell me the above isn't classic Rocky Stewart.
Because of this, CNK will now start the year at fullback and Savage will be 'eased back into FG' like Timoko and play a handful of games next year on the wing where he will be under-utilised.
I could be wrong, but tell me the above isn't classic Rocky Stewart.
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
**** season keeps getting ****...
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That's the sticky MO for sureIBG wrote: ↑July 20, 2021, 2:07 pm It sucks, not only because he clearly added a spark to our team, but if he had a really good end to the season in the fullback role then I could see CNK being moved to the centres next year at the expense of Savage.
Because of this, CNK will now start the year at fullback and Savage will be 'eased back into FG' like Timoko and play a handful of games next year on the wing where he will be under-utilised.
I could be wrong, but tell me the above isn't classic Rocky Stewart.
He should pot commit here... Get savage out of the bubble and down to get that shoulder sorted ASAP, and basically tell him the fullback spot is his next year and we'll see how he goes.
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
A Savage blow to our finals chances.
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is just the train that's about to hit you.
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
I guess questions need to be asked now about whether he was physically ready for first grade (given his history of shoulder issues too). As a fan I was happy to see him be given a go and do well but you have to feel the young kid who now faces surgery and rehab. I hope the club shows abit more patience now with the kid moving forward. The club has to learn from this and ensure Savage has bulked up abit and strengthened that shoulder before his next taste of first grade.
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
Well he's done his AC before and that wasn't first grade, so I'm not sure if it isn't just bad luck
Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
rapana to 1
timoko onto a wing
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timoko onto a wing
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
Let him stay in Queensland with his fam, he comes across as someone who wouldn't do well couped upBotman wrote: ↑July 20, 2021, 2:15 pmThat's the sticky MO for sureIBG wrote: ↑July 20, 2021, 2:07 pm It sucks, not only because he clearly added a spark to our team, but if he had a really good end to the season in the fullback role then I could see CNK being moved to the centres next year at the expense of Savage.
Because of this, CNK will now start the year at fullback and Savage will be 'eased back into FG' like Timoko and play a handful of games next year on the wing where he will be under-utilised.
I could be wrong, but tell me the above isn't classic Rocky Stewart.
He should pot commit here... Get savage out of the bubble and down to get that shoulder sorted ASAP, and basically tell him the fullback spot is his next year and we'll see how he goes.
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
At least we have Curtis Scott back, to play fullback
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
JordyRaps brings the energy.
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
This season...
We really can't have nice things...
We really can't have nice things...
Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
We took the risk of bringing him into a position that endures heavy and frequent contact with his body underdeveloped. That risk hasn't paid off.
Don't bring him back until he's been given a chance to put some more size on and strengthen thanks.
Don't bring him back until he's been given a chance to put some more size on and strengthen thanks.
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AC joints are done by forces to the shoulder directly.
I don't think it would've mattered if he was 18 or 28, 80kg or 180kg, it still would've happened.
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I don't think it would've mattered if he was 18 or 28, 80kg or 180kg, it still would've happened.
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This 100%. TBH, this injury could be the end of him in the NRL. Ricky won't give him another chance me thinks.IBG wrote: ↑July 20, 2021, 2:07 pm It sucks, not only because he clearly added a spark to our team, but if he had a really good end to the season in the fullback role then I could see CNK being moved to the centres next year at the expense of Savage.
Because of this, CNK will now start the year at fullback and Savage will be 'eased back into FG' like Timoko and play a handful of games next year on the wing where he will be under-utilised.
I could be wrong, but tell me the above isn't classic Rocky Stewart.
Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
That's a fair call. Had forgotten he was from up northCanberra Milk wrote: ↑July 20, 2021, 2:28 pmLet him stay in Queensland with his fam, he comes across as someone who wouldn't do well couped upBotman wrote: ↑July 20, 2021, 2:15 pmThat's the sticky MO for sureIBG wrote: ↑July 20, 2021, 2:07 pm It sucks, not only because he clearly added a spark to our team, but if he had a really good end to the season in the fullback role then I could see CNK being moved to the centres next year at the expense of Savage.
Because of this, CNK will now start the year at fullback and Savage will be 'eased back into FG' like Timoko and play a handful of games next year on the wing where he will be under-utilised.
I could be wrong, but tell me the above isn't classic Rocky Stewart.
He should pot commit here... Get savage out of the bubble and down to get that shoulder sorted ASAP, and basically tell him the fullback spot is his next year and we'll see how he goes.
Either way get him the surgery asap so he's ready for pre-season
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
I had a glimmer of hope about the rest of this season for about 60 hours there.
Never mind. I forgot we are the Raiders and nice things: we cannot have under any circumstances.
Never mind. I forgot we are the Raiders and nice things: we cannot have under any circumstances.
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
He injured the shoulder when he landed awkwardly after being tackled.
Also, which one of you pricks ran over a gypsy's cat?
Also, which one of you pricks ran over a gypsy's cat?
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
Just when you find a reason to look forward to the rest of the season and then this happens.
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
Well with that comment I'm back to the fridge for another beer....thanks Billy
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
I’ve got a book of knock knock jokes that might rock ya boat Thomas..
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
Thanks PJ lol. Why can't we have good things supporting this club?? Sheesh
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
Yep and once you’ve done them once they tend to be a bit of a repeat injury.
Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
HSS straight in, hopefully.
Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
Actually not the worst result- the season is a write off anyway, unlikely to even make the 8 regardless, let alone do anything there.
Of course I wish he wasnt injured and could get some games but there's an upside.
Done now he should be able to get operated and rehabbed in time for full pre-season in the gym and training at FB.
If the club tried the half assed rehab thing they did with JB and Crolers shoulder, they end up getting the operation in off season time and miss the entire pre-season and come back half baked playing catch ups in fitness and size/strength. This way he can do a 2-3 month rehab then full training block.
Of course I wish he wasnt injured and could get some games but there's an upside.
Done now he should be able to get operated and rehabbed in time for full pre-season in the gym and training at FB.
If the club tried the half assed rehab thing they did with JB and Crolers shoulder, they end up getting the operation in off season time and miss the entire pre-season and come back half baked playing catch ups in fitness and size/strength. This way he can do a 2-3 month rehab then full training block.
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It's STEWARD stupid.IBG wrote: ↑July 20, 2021, 2:07 pm It sucks, not only because he clearly added a spark to our team, but if he had a really good end to the season in the fullback role then I could see CNK being moved to the centres next year at the expense of Savage.
Because of this, CNK will now start the year at fullback and Savage will be 'eased back into FG' like Timoko and play a handful of games next year on the wing where he will be under-utilised.
I could be wrong, but tell me the above isn't classic Rocky Stewart.
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Raiders excitement machine Xavier Savage ruled out for rest of season
Raiders excitement machine Xavier Savage will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.
"He's not a big body at all, when you play with players you just want to play with someone that has a go, someone that's going to put their head down and have a crack," Jordan Rapana said. "Teams target him because of how light he is, they tend to pick him up and try and drag him and rag doll him around. All the back five have rallied and taken him under his wing to get a shove and try and help him to keep his confidence up by not getting rag dolled around as much.
Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239
Rapana answers Ricky's call after Raiders dealt Savage blow
Raiders veteran Jordan Rapana is confident of filling in at fullback this week and for the remainder of the season after the club's fullback stocks took another hit on Tuesday.
"I'm gutted for the young fella, he's come in his first couple of games and showed a lot of energy and spark," Rapana said of Savage.
Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/07/20/rap ... vage-blow/
Raiders excitement machine Xavier Savage will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.
"He's not a big body at all, when you play with players you just want to play with someone that has a go, someone that's going to put their head down and have a crack," Jordan Rapana said. "Teams target him because of how light he is, they tend to pick him up and try and drag him and rag doll him around. All the back five have rallied and taken him under his wing to get a shove and try and help him to keep his confidence up by not getting rag dolled around as much.
Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239
Rapana answers Ricky's call after Raiders dealt Savage blow
Raiders veteran Jordan Rapana is confident of filling in at fullback this week and for the remainder of the season after the club's fullback stocks took another hit on Tuesday.
"I'm gutted for the young fella, he's come in his first couple of games and showed a lot of energy and spark," Rapana said of Savage.
Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/07/20/rap ... vage-blow/
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Re: Xavier Savage out for the season
And this is why we need to sack idiots like Stuart who leave injured players out there and then go on about how "proud" they are for them "sticking tough"... Yeah great... So glad we let a 19 year old make a decision about a medical issue which undoubtable made it worse...
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Cause we don't have doctors or physios or anyone to make that callUltima wrote:And this is why we need to sack idiots like Stuart who leave injured players out there and then go on about how "proud" they are for them "sticking tough"... Yeah great... So glad we let a 19 year old make a decision about a medical issue which undoubtable made it worse...
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