Official update: On four Injured players Ahead of Round 16 Bye this weekend

 

The Parramatta Eels have offered a welcome update on the status of four injured players as the team heads into their Round 16 bye this weekend. Fans and supporters have been eagerly awaiting news on the health of key players J’maine Hopgood, Maika Sivo, Haze Dunster, and Toni Mataele.

 

According to the club, J’maine Hopgood is still being assessed for a back injury that has kept him sidelined. While he has not been named in the Queensland side for Game II, the Eels are hopeful for his return in the coming weeks.

 

Maika Sivo, who has missed the last two games due to a hamstring complaint, is expected to make his return to the field after the bye. Sivo’s absence has been felt, and his comeback will be a significant boost to the team’s attacking capabilities.

 

Haze Dunster and Toni Mataele are both eyeing a return in Round 18, with Dunster recovering from a foot injury and Mataele working his way back from a hamstring issue. The duo’s return will add depth and strength to the Eels’ lineup.

 

The injury update provides a welcome respite for the Eels, who have been dealing with a string of injuries in recent weeks. The team will use the bye to regroup, recharge, and prepare for the second half of the season.

 

With the Eels sitting comfortably in the top eight, the return of these key players will be crucial in their push for a premiership. Fans will be eagerly awaiting their return to action, and the team will be looking to make a strong statement in the coming weeks.

 

The Parramatta Eels will return to action in Round 17, facing off against the Manly Sea Eagles at 4 Pines Park. With the team’s injury woes slowly dissipating, the Eels will be looking to make a strong push towards the finals series.