Pilot Medical Update: Round 6

The Sydney Roosters squad has been assessed by Club medical staff following their Round 6 clash with the Melbourne Storm at AAMI Park.

Fletcher Baker suffered a concussion during the match and will now undergo the NRL’s mandatory 11-day stand-down period, making him unavailable for the Roosters upcoming game against the Cronulla Sharks.

There were no other injury concerns for the players that featured in the match.

Captain James Tedesco has resumed full team training after progressing through the Roosters recovery protocols.  

Sitili Tupouniua successfully returned to play for the North Sydney Bears on Saturday, playing a full 40 minutes after completing his rehabilitation for an ACL injury.

Matt Lodge and Billy Smith have also fully recovered from their respective facial and knee injuries, while Connor Watson has recently progressed into the next phase of rehabilitation after a successful meeting with his surgeon.