Not heard anything from coaching staff to say it was season ending. They have been very vague on it though.

That's a real shame, I was hoping we'd see a good impact from Tom this season. Hopefully he'll be disciplined and get back in good shape.

Given that Zane is more of a roving middle/13, I still think we are short of another first grade prop. We lost Ava, I don't think Zane does the same job, and King is still a work in progress. If Prior retires we're even further down. It just seems 1 step forward and 2 back at times for us - going into next season we have to get this mix better, otherwise we'll have yet another year in the wilderness and even my patience is wearing thin after years of misfiring.

KaeruJim wrote:

That's a real shame, I was hoping we'd see a good impact from Tom this season. Hopefully he'll be disciplined and get back in good shape.

Given that Zane is more of a roving middle/13, I still think we are short of another first grade prop. We lost Ava, I don't think Zane does the same job, and King is still a work in progress. If Prior retires we're even further down. It just seems 1 step forward and 2 back at times for us - going into next season we have to get this mix better, otherwise we'll have yet another year in the wilderness and even my patience is wearing thin after years of misfiring.

That big prop is your "white whale", Jim. I agree with you.

batleyrhino wrote:

Why is a broken leg such a long term injury? It takes 6-8 weeks for a broken bone to heal?

I could be wrong but 6/8 weeks to heal but a lot longer to withstand the impact of tough contact sport.

ArthurClues wrote:

That big prop is your "white whale", Jim. I agree with you.

You’ve spotted me in lockdown then mate?

KaeruJim wrote:

You’ve spotted me in lockdown then mate?

Thar she blows! Another couple of months of this and I'll be ready for a harpoon myself.

fanstanningley wrote:

So next season then before he's back.Only four props plus Thompson.Lets hope they stay healthy.

Dont think it will be full season mate
Its not like Newmans break which was a bad one and complicated. Holroyd's leg is fractured.

Is Holroyd’s broken leg another training injury?

Mark Laurie wrote:

Is Holroyd’s broken leg another training injury?

Yes. It happens unfortunately. Players have to train and legs can get put in awkward positions