JOHN SUTTON is in line to make a miracle return for Rabbitohs next week with the star utility firming to replace Adam Reynolds just 26 days after breaking his jaw.

In a godsend for South Sydney after $1.8m worth of talent was placed in injury doubt during Friday night’s win over the Bulldogs, Sutton is expected to be cleared to make his return from a broken jaw following a remarkable medical recovery.

Reynolds headlines a list of South’s stars in doubt for next Monday’s clash against the Cowboys with scans likely to rule the star No.7 out for up to five months.

The Sunday Telegraph has been told a nine day turn around will allow a fully fit Sutton to replace Reynolds, who suffered a suspected snapped lateral ligament when James Graham sparked the NRL’s latest controversy by diving at the playmakers legs.

Hooker Isaac Luke and star off-season signing Glenn Stewart are also in doubt for the North Queensland clash after being concussed in South Sydney’s dramatic one point win.

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News of Sutton’s return emerged just 17 days after the utility played almost half a match with a broken jaw and his likely return will alleviate the club’s injury concern.

Sutton will slot into five-eighth, pushing Luke Keary into his preferred half-back position.

“Reynolds will be a huge loss for this football team,’’ said veteran forward Ben Lowe.

“But we have full faith in whoever fills his shoes. It is just one of those things. It is not nice to see those injuries but rugby league is a contact sport. Reno is a tough bloke and he will bounce back.’’

Reynolds, wearing a heaving knee brace, was sent for scans on Saturday. South Sydney are expecting the playmaker to be sidelined for up to five months.

“He is in good hands with our medical staff and what will be will be,’’ said prop Tim Grant.

“We will just move forward. It is a huge lose because he is a key player in this team but I am sure that whoever take his spot will do the job. We have a game plan here at Souths were everyone just does their job. We will be right.’’

media_camera Adam Reynolds receives attention after a late tackle from James Graham.

Stewart and Luke will have to pass concussion tests this week after suffering heavy hits to the head during the penalty goal win.

South’s officials are confident both players will be available for the Cowboys clash and Greg Inglis is a certain starter despite receiving on field treatment for a knee complaint.

“GI is OK,’’ Grant said.

“it is just something that he needs to look after. He is a good player and a professional. He knows how to look after his body and he will be right.’’

The Rabbitohs refused to be drawn into the bad behaviour of Bulldogs fans with bottle throwing and a post-match assault overshadowing the win.

But Lowe defended James Graham and the behaviour that has led for calls for his club captaincy to be reviewed.

“He is definitely and passionate bloke and I would say his emotions just got to him,’’ Lowe said.

“It is something for him to have a look at himself, for us we are just focusing on our nine day turn around and getting over our bumps and bruises.’’