Nat Butcher

[Waylander]

Is the NSW Cup top 5?

Yes, it is top 5 and we are currently in 6th, 2 points behind the Panthers in 5th. Even though our F/A is shocking at -99, we are a genuine chance as we have a good draw through to the end of the season and the Panthers have a very tough one.

[fletch]

An MCL reconstruction can be almost as bad as an ACL. Recovery time is typically around 6 months, depending on the severity of the injury. Nat might make it back for the beginning of next season, but he won’t have much of a preseason.

Hugo Hart was penalised & put on report for the tackle, but I can’t find any information on judiciary charges for NSW Cup.

Looks like a 3-4 month recovery time for Butcher

https://x.com/nrlphysio/status/1952547369335287981

[Waylander]

Looks like a 3-4 month recovery time for Butcher

https://x.com/nrlphysio/status/1952547369335287981

That’s excellent. He should be able to do pretty much a full preseason.

Thanks.