The Sydney Roosters have today announced that two key members of its NRLW squad sustained injuries in the Club’s pre-season trial against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks last Sunday.
Scans have confirmed that Corban Baxter has ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and sustained a lateral meniscus tear, sidelining her for the 2024 NRLW season. Baxter will be referred for orthopaedic review this week to determine the next steps in her rehabilitation.
Meanwhile, scans have also confirmed that Brydie Parker has sustained a forearm fracture. It is anticipated that she will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks.
Baxter and Parker join Shawden Burton on the sideline, with Burton ruled out of the 2024 NRLW season after tearing her hamstring during the pre-season.
“We are all really feeling for Corban. She is our vice captain and such a valuable asset to our playing group, so to have her miss the entire 2024 season is a really big loss,” said Roosters NRLW Head Coach John Strange.
“It’s also disappointing news for ’Shawdy’ (Burton). She has worked so hard to recover from the ACL injury that sidelined her mid-way through last year, so this new injury is really unlucky.
“Pleasingly for Brydie, we expect to see her back in the next six to eight weeks or so.
“We will continue to do everything possible to ensure Corban, Shawden and Brydie are fully supported during their respective recoveries, and can return to playing as soon as possible,” he added.
