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“He’ll follow the plans of the doctors and he’ll be back when he’s ready to be back.”
Sharpe, meanwhile, has remained in a Perth hospital receiving treatment for a kidney laceration while his teammates travelled home on Sunday.
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The rising Knights five-eighth was floored in the 48th minute after an awkward tackle by Jeremy Marshall-King as the pair chased a chip kick by Sharpe.
Sharpe was initially taken off for a HIA but reported abdominal pain to Newcastle medical staff as well, before requiring further treatment at hospital.
He will remain under observation in WA this week, with return to play times for kidney lacerations dependent on the extent of damage.
Several players have returned within 4-6 weeks from similar injuries over the years, with Sharpe’s immediate absence bringing Jackson Hastings back into contention for Saturday’s clash against Canberra.
Michael Chammas and Andrew “Joey” Johns dissect the upcoming NRL round, plus the latest footy news, results and analysis. Sign up for the Sin Bin newsletter.
“He’ll follow the plans of the doctors and he’ll be back when he’s ready to be back.”
Sharpe, meanwhile, has remained in a Perth hospital receiving treatment for a kidney laceration while his teammates travelled home on Sunday.
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The rising Knights five-eighth was floored in the 48th minute after an awkward tackle by Jeremy Marshall-King as the pair chased a chip kick by Sharpe.
Sharpe was initially taken off for a HIA but reported abdominal pain to Newcastle medical staff as well, before requiring further treatment at hospital.
He will remain under observation in WA this week, with return to play times for kidney lacerations dependent on the extent of damage.
Several players have returned within 4-6 weeks from similar injuries over the years, with Sharpe’s immediate absence bringing Jackson Hastings back into contention for Saturday’s clash against Canberra.
Michael Chammas and Andrew “Joey” Johns dissect the upcoming NRL round, plus the latest footy news, results and analysis. Sign up for the Sin Bin newsletter.
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