Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary, Penrith Panthers, injuries revealed, photos, surgery, shoulder, finger, dislocated, grand final\u060c<\/p>\n
Panthers superstars Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai have revealed the extent of the injuries they suffered en route to a historic treble. <\/p>\n
Luai underwent surgery on Monday when he went under the knife to repair the left shoulder he dislocated on the eve of the final. <\/p>\n
The 26-year-old returned two weeks ahead of schedule to play in the preliminary final, but lasted just 52 minutes in the final. <\/p>\n
Grand finale<\/p>\n NRL<\/p>\n 01 October 7:30 p.m. AEST<\/p>\n FT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Panthers<\/p>\n 26<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Broncos<\/p>\n 24<\/p>\n<\/div>\n MATCH CENTER<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n *Odds are current as of October 17, 2023, 8:36 a.m. AEST<\/p>\n VIEW ALL SHEET MUSIC<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/amp-carousel><\/div>\n That’s when Cleary stepped in in his absence to deliver one of the most extraordinary final performances of all time. <\/p>\n Physiotherapist Brien Seeney, known as NRL Physio on social media, believes Luai will return in time for the first round of the 2024 season, which is shaping up to be the last five-eighth at Penrith amid offers significant from its rivals. <\/p>\n \u201cShoulder reconstruction surgery performed for Jarome Luai \u2013 5 months until 2024 first round and an overall recovery period of 3-5 months. There\u2019s a good chance he\u2019ll be available to pitch next season,\u201d Seeney posted. <\/p>\n Luai, who will enter the open market on November 1 to present offers for 2025 and beyond, posted a photo from the hospital alongside his daughter, Akira. <\/p>\n TEST SPEAKERS: Roo faces an ax amid pressure; The storm’s dilemma as the star is discovered<\/b><\/p>\n AUS PLAYER RATINGS: Front-rowers dominate early before newbies shine<\/b><\/p>\n The injury prevented Samoa star Luai from participating in the inaugural Pacific Championships and watching from home as his country lost the World Cup<\/a> final rematch against Australia in Townsville last Saturday night . <\/p>\n Cleary also posted a photo on social media of the dislocated finger that threatened to derail the Panthers’ season on the eve of the preliminary final.<\/p>\n Cleary’s right ring finger was injured after being hit by a rogue football<\/a> in training, but he played and Penrith comfortably beat rivals Melbourne to book their fourth consecutive grand final berth.<\/p>\n