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Kidwell ReleasedWarrington Wolves, have today released 24 year old New Zealand international centre David Kidwell. The Maori World Cup player and former Parramatta centre has asked to be released to go back to Australia. Although DavidĘs contract was to run to the conclusion of 2002 season club management have decided by mutual consent to release David from contractual obligations to allow him to pursue his career back in Australia. Performance Director Steve Anderson commented "David Kidwell is still young and I am sure he will get his career back on track in Australia. Unfortunately it has been well documented that he has had some personal problems and it was obviously affecting his performances and his family. I wish David and Vanessa all the best for future and his playing career pursuits."
Wolves Injury ListThere has been much talk among the press of late regarding the injury situation at Warrington Wolves, that the club have decided to issue their physio report from the last game, which was against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats on Sunday 7th April. Physio Treatment Record for week beginning 8th April/strong> Dale Laughton Dale is not progressing as well as we would like and we are now at 4 weeks. In view of this the Dr and I along with Dale have decided to go along the lines of a repeat epidural injection. This is to be done on Thursday 11th April at 9.30am. Dean Busby Dean played yesterday but unfortunately suffered a moderate head injury. His ankle was sore today on examination but he has gone trough with the can-guided injection. Steve Maden Steve had an MRI scan which revealed synovitis but could not exclude a racture. He had an x-ray on 31st March which was clear and is now due an RI on Thursday 11th to exclude any significant injury. If scan is clear he ill then have a corticosteriod injection into the ankle to resolve his signs and symptoms. Tommy O'Reilly Tommy is progressing well with active rest. In view of his PMH (hamstring) I think it is wise to shut him down for the remainder of this weekend and only introduce him back to running at the weekend. If all goes well then he can gradually return to full training from the start of next week. For the remainder of this week Tommy can cycle, row and from Wednesday begin his strengthening exercises again. He must also continue to work on his back. Jon Clarke Jon played yesterday with ankle taped. He suffered no problems. O/E today still massively swollen and bruised. Treatment DFT and US. Continue with rehab. Also complaining of a sniff neck. Darren Burns Played 80 mins. Felt Hamstring once in game when made a break, but only felt tight. O/E today nil to find but gentle low dose pulsed US given for reassurance. ACUTES/strong> Nick Fozzard Right lateral ligament injury CFL+/-ATFL. Major effusion today on examination and severely altered gait. Ice bathed, horseshoe and compression applied. One aspirin (cannot take anti inflams), Not to train this week but to stay in rehab. If it responds well to treatment should be available for Wigan 19th. Paul Noone (Played at Chorley at weekend). C/O stiff lx spine since Wednesday training. Played 60mins yesterday. No referred pain. Severe reduction in any ROM. No neural signs. SI joints normal. Treated with F.I.L, which relieved his pain when doing and improved his movements. Postural advice and anti inflams given. Probably will be better able to assess when some of his range returns. Kev Crouthers C/O right tendo Achilles - had originally being relating it to his blisters but felt towards end of last week. Did not train Fri and was better Sat, but sore today after the game. O/E tender 1" above distal insertion. Too sore for ST Rx today. Rx with ice bath, compression and heel raise. To gradually stretch tomorrow initially NWB. Not to run for the remainder of this week. Rehab Sid Domic Right TA also. Sore medial distal insertion, not really thickened but think now can say we have a tendinitis here. Sid is to shut down this week now we have the break. Heel raise given for rest for 48 hours. To gently stretch and keep icing. Playing 80mins. Paul Wood Direct blow to medial right knee in game (could not continue). Nil to find apart from possible bone bruising. MCL and MM intact. Paul did have minor MCL strain here following a tibial injury 4 weeks ago from a valgus strain at Bradford - it may have flared up with direct blow. VMO ok and full quads stretch. Ice and compression today, but only minor medial effusion visible. Should have no problems. Dale Cardoza Valgus injury to right knee could not continue game. Immediate impression was MCL+/-MM. O/E today it is pure MCL at joint line. No laxity. More painful on palpation than stressing joint. Ice and anti inflams and gentle ROM ex given, should be available for Wigan, not to run this week but remain in rehab. Gary Hulse Right upper forearm haetomatoma just below cubital fossa. Immediate haematoma during yesterday's game (academy). Dr had advised X-ray if did not settle, but just tender on movements today more than excruciating pain. Ice and compression applied. To begin stretches tomorrow, should be resolved no problem.
Wolves Injury WoesThe Wolves have picked up more injuries during their game against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats yesterday. Dean Busby as suffered concussion, Nick Fozzard (ankle ligament damage), Dale Cardoza (knee ligament) and Paul Wood (knee ligament). The following players have already been sidelined with injuries in the recent weeks: Dale Laughton (back), Tommy O'Reilly (hamstring) and Leroy Rivett {chest infection). Jon Clarke is playing with a 'make shift' ankle having suffered ligament damage, but continues to play, it is expected that he will have to have operation in the future to repair the damage. Performance Director, Steve Anderson commented, "We are struggling with mounting injuries at present, which is difficult at any time in the season The new injuries to Foz, Dale, Busby and Wood are worrying but we have nearly two weeks off before we take on Wigan at the JJB, so are main concern at the moment is getting the players fit."
Wolves InjuriesWarrington Wolves sees seven players sidelined for their trip across the Pennines to Wakefield on Sunday through injury. Jon Clarke has suffered ligament damage to his ankle and will be rested this week. Darren Burns (hamstring) is still doubtful even though it was hoped he would return this week. Also sidelined Dale Laughton (back), Tommy O'Reilly (hamstring) and Dean Busby (ligament damage to the ankle) both are struggling to be fit for this weekend's clash. Lee Penny who broke a bone in his hand during training last week is also doubtful for the Wakefield game, even though he is hoping to be picked. "I am hoping to make it back for Wakefield, despite a break to the hand I should be OK with injections." It remains to be seen if Anderson will take the chance and play Penny as fullback as Leon Felton is doubtful with a recurring shoulder injury. Back this week from an ankle injury is Steve Maden who suffered the injury in the Wolves first home game against Halifax Blue Sox (3/3/02) and has been sidelined since.
Wolves out for EasterIt has been confirmed that Lee Penny has broken a bone in his hand in a training session on Freiday and will likely be out for several weeks with the injury. Sid Domic is also out of contention after suffering from a concussion during the Salford game on Good Friday. Dale Laughton could be in contention for a place in the squad after making progress with a troublesome back injury. Also looking to be included in the squad are youngsters Mark Gleeson and Gary Hulse, with Hulse being only one of two players in the 27 man-squad yet to make it to the field this season.
Fans on their Way!This morning four fans will be setting off to lobby the Minister of Sport Richard Caborn for the extension of funding of Supporter groups through "Supporters' Direct" to rugby league. The following fans, Andy Topham - webmaster of WolfWeb, Richard Shanks - Treasurer of the Supporters' Club, Neil Ashurst - SquadBuilder Committee member and webmaster of the unofficial Primrose and Blue.com website and Neil Dowson - Finance Director of Warrington Wolves. Local MP's Helen Jones and Helen Southworth along with Wolves Chairman Lord Hoyle, will meet with Richard Caborn and discuss "Supporters' Direct". The fans will leave Warrington Bank Quay Train Station at 8.44am.
Friday Night Frenzy!
It's Friday Night Frenzy!
The Whole New Breed of Wolves takes on the star-studded Leeds Rhinos this Friday, 8pm at Wilderspool. When you buy a Bevan Stand Ticket before Friday you will receive a free Wolves Sweatshirt, subject to availability. Be there to watch thestrong>Wolves rip the horn off the Rhinos and shove it where the Sun don't shine!MP to meet with Wolves fans in ParliamentWarrington North MP, Helen Jones will be meeting representatives of Warrington Wolves next Tuesday 19th March in Parliament. The MP has invited the delegation of four to meet her and Lord Hoyle for some refreshments in the Houses of Parliament prior to a meeting with Sports Minister Richard Caborn. The delegation is to meet the Minister to discuss Supporters Direct and Squadbuilder, as the Wolves are the first Super League Club to involve themselves in such initiatives. The MP supported the Wolves campaign to allow Supporters Direct to assist Rugby League clubs when she asked him directly in a Parliamentary Question (21.11.2001) if he "will extend government funding to Supporters Direct to enable them to assist supporters of Rugby League clubs". The Minister confirmed that he was in discussions with the Chairman of Supporters Direct on that issue. Helen Jones said, "I look forward, with Lord Hoyle, to meeting the delegation from the Wolves in Parliament next Wednesday before the accompany them to the briefing with Richard Caborn. The Wolves are leading the way with projects such as Squadbuilder and it is a great opportunity for them to showcase their work with the Minister for Sport."
Fans to Lobby MinisterOn Tuesday 19th March a party of four fans will travel to London to lobby the Minister of Sport Richard Caborn for the extension of funding of Supporter groups through "Supporters' Direct" to rugby league. This meeting has been made possible through the historic meeting of Warrington Wolves supporters on 23rd January 2002, when Warrington South MP Helen Southworth announced that she would make arrangements for those who were involved with the set up and promotion of the new Supporters' Trust, which the members of the Warrington Wolves Supporters' Club voted in favour of at the meeting on 23rd January 2002. The party leaves for London on the 8.44am train from Warrington Bank Quay Station. The Treasurer of the Supporters' Club Richard Shanks has requested fans to come and support them by seeing them off on their journey. "The Supporters' Trust will be the first of its kind in the rugby league world, and in respect we are the pioneers and trailblazers for the whole sport. Let's make it count."
Anderson to address Squadbuilder membersWarrington Wolves Performance Director Steve Anderson will give an address to a select group of fans at Wilderspool this forth coming Wednesday night. The Wolves supremo will also be joined by other members of his coaching and playing staff and will speak at the clubs first ever Squadbuilder meeting. The initiative which has recently been formed by a group of fans aims to fund up and coming talent at Wilderspool as well as develop the game at grass roots level. The initial take up of the scheme has been very encouraging and members were last week asked to vote on which current Wolves squad member will be the first to be sponsored under the Squadbuilder initiative. The results of that poll will be unveiled on Wednesday night and the Squadbuilder committee will also release details on how they hope to fund the signing of one of the most highly rated young talents in the local game, Steve Pickersgill, who currently plays for Crosfields. The evening which will begin at 7:30pm in the Platinum Club at Wilderspool is open exclusively to members of Squadbuilder although there is still time to sign-up to the scheme via the clubs official website at www.wwrlfc.co.uk or at independent Fanzine site PrimroseAndBlue.com. As an added incentive Sqaudbuilder members will have a chance to win a pair of tickets at the evening for a forth coming game of their choice.
