“Josh’s knee injury sustained in round one was a minor injury, however his return to training has since uncovered some instability in his knee which appears to have caused his current injury,” Macleod said.
Canberra Raiders’ Josh Hodgson given devastating news that could have World Cup implications
What might have been had Craig Bellamy been appointed Raiders coach in 2001?
I had an insight into Craig Bellamy’s passion for rugby league several times during his time as a player and then as a coach with the Canberra Raiders.
Watching the Raiders train at Seiffert Oval on many a cold Tuesday and Thursday night in the 1980s and early 90s showed his determination. No one pushed harder than Craig.
He remains possibly the hardest trainer I have ever seen in rugby league. Compared to others, he was relatively slight, but more than made up for it by being the fittest.
Why Jamal Fogarty could be one of the Raiders' most important signings since 1998
If ever you need evidence of the importance of an effective kicking game in the NRL, look no further than the 2021 grand final between the Penrith Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Nathan Cleary and Adam Reynolds put on a tactical kicking clinic.
Cleary, in the 20 NRL games he played for the Panthers in 2021, kicked an average of 548 metres per game, resulting in 26 forced line dropouts.
