Matty Nicholson faced a decision: return through NSW Cup or test his shoulder in the NRL after a four-month rehab.
Matty Nicholson had a choice to make.
He could test his rebuilt shoulder out for the first time in four months by easing his way back through NSW Cup.
Or he could bite the bullet and test it out in the NRL.
Nicholson hadn't played since round one when he re-injured his shoulder playing NSW Cup - having initially hurt it during the Canberra Raiders' trials.