The Raiders have received some positive news regarding an ankle injury suffered by Nick Cotric, in last nights win against the Sharks at GIO Stadium.

Scans have revealed a minor syndesmosis injury which will not require any surgery. This means with treatment and rehab, Cotric will not be out long term.

The injury will be assessed again next week by club medical staff, before a determination will be made on when he can return to the field.

Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh and Hooker Josh Hodgson will be assessed heading into the Raiders round 15 match against the Eels to see if they are fit to return.

Raiders Injury/Suspension

NAME: Nick Cotric

INJURY: Ankle

EXPECTED RETURN: Indefinite

NOTE: Cotric has a minor syndesmosis injury and will be re-assessed next week by club medical staff.

NAME: Corey Horsburgh

INJURY: Elbow

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 15-16

NOTE: Horsburgh will be assessed heading into round 15

NAME: Josh Hodgson

INJURY: Thumb

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 15-17

NOTE: Hodgson will be assessed heading into the round 15 match against Parramatta.

NAME: Hudson Young

INJURY: Suspended

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 19

NOTE: Young has been suspended until round 19

NAME: Joey Leilua

INJURY: Neck

EXPECTED RETURN: Indefinite

NOTE: Leilua has returned to light gym training

NAME: Brad Abbey

INJURY: Knee

EXPECTED RETURN: Season

NOTE: Abbey has ruptured his ACL and is out for the season.

NAME: Luke Bateman

INJURY: Knee

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 15-16

NOTE: Bateman continues his rehab training