Injury Update: Farnworth and Kaufusi set for sideline, Flegler a chance for next week
Herbie Farnworth will not require surgery on an AC joint injury after undergoing scans this morning.
The international centre suffered the injury late in last night’s 26-16 win over the Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium.
The scans revealed a grade three AC joint injury and he will need at least four weeks out of the game.
“Herbie does not need surgery so that is a real positive,” said Dolphins’ Head of Performance, Jeremy Hickmans.
“He is going to need at least four weeks to repair the injury, and with this type of injury that can be potentially longer depending on how he responds to the treatment.”
It means he will miss Friday’s block buster against former club the Broncos
Thomas Flegler though is a chance to play after he reported in better condition to medical staff this morning.
Flegler suffered a shoulder knock, but is a chance to play if he can get through training this week.
Felise Kaufusi has not been ruled out but is at long odds to play against the Broncos after suffering a hamstring strain.
The strain is thought to be low grade, giving him an outside chance of being fit for Friday.
“Felise’s chances of playing will depend largely on how he goes with his rehabilitation this week,” said Hickmans.
Dolphins Casualty Ward
- Max Plath - Suspension, round 7
- Connelly Lemuelu - Knee, TBC
- Felise Kaufusi - Hamstring, TBC
- Herbie Farnworth - Shoulder, TBC
- Thomas Flegler - Shoulder, TBC
- Tom Gilbert - ACL, 2025
