Anthony Minichiello out for 3 months

Guru Posts: 3620 Age: 22 Location: Aotearoa

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25228574-23214,00.html

Sydney
Roosters full-back Anthony Minichiello is to undergo ankle surgery on
Thursday that will rule him out of the NRL for about 12 weeks.
A specialist confirmed on Monday the former Australia star tore all
three ligaments in his left ankle when he was injured in a tackle on
Sunday, requiring immediate surgery.

“I'm definitely pissed off,” said Minichiello.

“It's the type of injury that can happen to anyone.

“I will have surgery this week ... And hopefully be back in 10 to 12 weeks.”

Minichiello suffered the injury early in Sunday's win over the Raiders at Canberra Stadium and, remarkably, played on long enough to score the
opening try before being taken to hospital with a suspected broken
ankle.

X-rays cleared him of any bone breaks although he has a complete separation of the two bones in his lower leg.

After
three years tormented by neck and back complaints the former NSW and
Test star has every right to be shattered by the latest setback.

The Roosters face a short turnaround with a clash against the Wests Tigers at the SFS on Friday night.

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This is absolutely gutting, not just for Roosters fans but for fans of the game in general. One of the most entertaining players when fully fit, I had high hopes Mini would be back to his best this season, and to be sidelined for three months with an injury completely unrelated to those that have plagued him for the past few years must be heartbreaking.

Guru Posts: 8425

shit! i was looking for a good season from the guy

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hes a vital attacking weapon for our side... He showed great signs in the trials and started to look like he had his confidence back in the first game of the season... i really feel for the guy... we've had to do without him for the past few seasons and it looks like that will be happening again... He showed real courage when he stayed on after suffering the injury even scoreing a try on one leg!!!

Good Luck on your recovery Mini!!!

Guru Posts: 6033 Age: 19 Location: Wellington

he unlucky with the injuries, hopefuly he has a quick recover.. Or will he retire?

Guru Posts: 2511 Age: 19 Location: City Of Sails

This will be his last season in my opinion

Subject: Re: Anthony Minichiello out for 3 months Mon Mar 23, 2009 9:23 pm

that guy used to be my favourite player ><
i really feel for him

Guru Posts: 4130

not good news for mini, he has only played 25 games in the last 3 seasons..

Professional Posts: 100

Shame...he's always been a favourite of mine.

Guru Posts: 4803 Age: 22 Location: Mangere

1 of the best FB's in his prime, he may not sign another contract with the Roosters based on his past 3seasons. Will the Roosters focus now on Brett Kearney? Going to be good to see what happens now.

Guru Posts: 5885 Age: 22 Location: Eagle Farm Racecourse

thats a blow, too many injuries for him..

i think one more bad injury and he will have had enough

Guru Posts: 7357 Age: 21 Location: Canberra

wow... i feel really sorry for him

he has had the worst luck with injuries and everyone knows that he could be one of the best fullbacks in the league if he could stay on the field

Guru Posts: 2780 Age: 19 Location: Brisbane

its such a shame its always mini that has the really horrible injuries which take time to heal. good luck to him, hopefully we see him back earlier than expected

Rookie Posts: 53 Age: 17

That's a shame, he's a heaps mad fullback, hopefully he comes back sooner than expected.