St George Illawarra Head of Athletic Performance Nathan Pickworth is back for another SMAI High Performance Update ahead of the Dragons' Round 6 clash with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.
Pickworth offers updates on Josh Dugan (hamstring) and Euan Aitken (hamstring) while addressing some great news in regards to Will Matthews's hip injury suffered at the Charity Shield in February.
Dragons utility Jai Field will also miss another round of football this weekend after he recently suffered a grade one PCL strain.
Players unavailable:
Will Matthews (hip) – indefinite
Kiti Glymin (shoulder) – indefinite
Drew Hutchison (knee) – season
Levi Dodd (knee) – season
Josh Dugan (hamstring) – Round 8
Jai Field (knee) – indefinite