McMahon dodges injury bullet

 

McMahon, who was replaced in the opening half of the Rebels’ 16-15 victory over the Chiefs at AAMI Park, will still need to pass a number of different tests to prove his availability ahead of the visit of the Blues this Friday.

 

Rebels’ head of athletic performance Bryce Cavanagh said McMahon’s injury was a painful blow to his hip, making movement difficult and uncomfortable for the second year player.

 

“Sean has a very high pain threshold and is a tough competitor, so it is only natural that Rebels fans would have been concerned when they saw him leaving the field in obvious discomfort on Saturday,” Cavanagh said.

 

“He did take a nasty knock to his hip, but he has escaped any sort of long term damage.”

 

Fullback Jonah Placid and prop Laurie Weeks continue to progress as they edge closer to being considered for selection.

 

“Jonah and Laurie are working hard and tracking where we expected and wanted them to be,” Cavanagh said.

 

“They’ve both undertaken their rehab with a positive attitude, and a determination to work hard and return as soon as possible.”