NSW captain Paul Gallen is in doubt for the State of Origin decider due to a foot injury suffered in Origin II on Wednesday.
According to reports Gallen is set to miss up to five weeks with the injury that occurred in Queensland’s series-levelling 26-6 win.
Scans have revealed Gallen suffered a partial tear of the plantar fascia tissue in the arch of his left foot in the last 10 minutes of Wednesday’s match, according to News Limited.
It’s believed the injury will sideline Gallen for three to five weeks.
That puts him in serious doubt for the Origin series decider at ANZ Stadium on July 17, but the 31-year-old is determined to push on and be fit for the do-or-die match.
“My goal hasn’t changed. I’ll be doing everything I can to be fit for game three,” Gallen told News Ltd.
“I’m going to stay on the crutches for three or four days, spend every day rubbing Pain Away into it and ensure I get it right.
“I’m certainly not thinking that I won’t be there.”
Silver_Sovereign
Guest
Paul should punch the doctors for giving him the bad news
Jay C
Guest
They are not going to bring Ferguson back in when he has a trial for assault on Origin Eve. that is a stupid comment.
fishes
Guest
Does he still play for the Sharks?
up in the north
Guest
Tates line. I headbutted his fist. Thats gold.
Elijah Weightman
Roar Guru
Too right mate!
Fra-Dog
Roar Rookie
He'll find a way to play, but being a Queenslander I hope it does not happen haha
The eye
Guest
Sue Tates insurance company for revenue lost,he was fine till that rudeness occurred.
Zaccaaa
Guest
I think Qld will win again and by heaps nsw got no hope they gotta have a side with game breakers in it and a good kicker that knows where to place he's kicks unlike Pearce, I hope daly swaps Pearce for A. Reynolds , j Reynolds out for Sutton, Merritt out Fergo to comeback in, Hayne to comeback in, then might have a chance
wozza
Guest
Maybe gallen hurt his foot tripping over Pearce while he was sittin around doin fook all
Roarsome
Guest
He'll play hopefully, gotta feel for the Sharks though. They're paying his Salary and he's missing months worth of footy with Origin and injury.
Meesta Cool
Guest
Anyone believe in Karma?.
seven dollers worth
Guest
Nobody really believes the NRL is real. Its just a great way for companies to advertise. The Players are the checkout chicks, the Ref's are the store managers , the Linesmen are security on the door , the Video Ref is to watch out for shoplifters and the Ballboys collect the tolleys.
up in the north
Guest
So much love out there in internet land for our GAL. Do ya reckon it 'could' be true about Pearce being injured? ??!
seven dollers worth
Guest
The League is better when Gallen is out.
WQ
Guest
Course he'll play
oikee
Guest
I am a league fan, it is only friendly banter Eagle, i have nothing personal against Manly, only crowd figures. Besides, i have now turned my attention to the Tigers, the way they are treating Benji is shonky,.
Tiger
Guest
Bring back Ennis to captain them and throw Farah into 5/8!!!
Hopeful
Guest
Pearce and Maloney wouldn't happen to be injured and out for 5 wks too would they?
eagleJack
Guest
Haha oiks you know the mods too well!!
oikee
Guest
Hehe, you look silly now replying. I knew they would delete my post, we cant have anything bad said about rugby union.