NORTH Queensland star Johnathan Thurston has received some positive news with his shoulder injury not requiring surgery.



The No.7 injured his shoulder while playing for Australia on Friday and in some doubt for the Origin opener.



The Cowboys released a statement on Monday declaring; “The injury does not require surgery, and it is not season-ending. Thurston will continue to be monitored and treated by the club’s medical team and High Performance Unit. The club will be making no further comment at this stage.”





Meanwhile, Josh Dugan is still a chance of being fit for the State of Origin series opener after fracturing his cheekbone in Australia’s 30-12 Test win over New Zealand.





The St George Illawarra star was forced from GIO Stadium midway through the second half after clashing heads with Kiwis prop and Red V teammate Russell Packer.



In some good news for the Blues and Dragons, Dugan the injury isn’t as bad as first feared.





“Dugan met with the specialist on Sunday morning where it was determined that he’ll miss the next three weeks of football,” a Dragons statement read.







Josh Dugan goes off injured. Source: News Corp Australia





“With a bye scheduled for Round 12, it’s anticipated at this stage that Dugan will miss the Dragons’ next two games against the Sharks and Warriors.”





With Origin I to be played following Round 12, Dugan could still be in the frame for selection.



What could count against him is the fact he won’t play a game for the Dragons before the Blues team is announced.





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Should NSW coach Laurie Daley not opt for Dugan, he could call on Canberra gun Joey Leilua, former Blue Dylan Walker or even Penrith utility Tyrone Peachey.



Cooper Cronk failed to finish the match after picking up a cork but isn’t considered to be in any doubt for Melbourne’s Round 10 clash with the Gold Coast on Saturday.

INJURED IN REP ROUND

Australia: Josh Dugan (cheekbone), Cooper Cronk (knee), Johnathan Thurston (shoulder)

Tonga: Tony Williams (ankle)

Fiji: Taane Milne (concussion)

Cook Islands: Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (concussion)





FULL NRL CASUALTY WARD

BRONCOS

Mitchell Dodds (leg, indefinite)

Benji Marshall (wrist, round 11)

Ben Hunt (hamstring, round 12-13)

Jai Arrow (thumb, round 11)

Tevita Pangai Jnr (thumb, round 16-20)

James Roberts (ankle, round 12)

RAIDERS

Shannon Boyd (ankle, Round 13)

Kurt Baptiste (Achilles, indefinite)

Dave Taylor (calf, round 10-12)

Josh Papalii (suspension, Round 11)

BULLDOGS

Chase Stanley (knee, Indefinite)

Lachlan Lewis (shoulder, round 10)

Josh Reynolds (hamstring, indefinite)

SHARKS

James Segeyaro (arm, round 12-13)

Jayson Bukuya (shoulder, indefinite)

Luke Lewis (hamstring, round 10)

Tony Williams (ankle, indefinite)

TITANS

Ryan James (ankle, Round 10)

John Olive (pectoral, indefinite)

Will Zillman (calf, indefinite)

Agnatius Paasi (shoulder, round 10-11)

Nathaniel Peteru (foot, indefinite)

Max King (hand, round 11-13)

Chris Grevsmuhl (shoulder, indefinite)

Dale Copley (back, indefinite)

Karl Lawton (hamstring, indefinite)

Jarrod Wallace (concussion, round 10)

SEA EAGLES

Billy Bainbridge (shoulder, indefinite)

Lloyd Perrett (sternum, unknown)

Darcy Lussick (elbow, indefinite)

STORM

Christian Welch (ACL, season)

Nelson Asofa-Solomona (broken hand, Round 12)

Cooper Cronk (corked knee, Round 10)

KNIGHTS

Rory Kostjasyn (throat, indefinite)

Dylan Pythian (knee, indefinite)

Jarrod Mullen (suspension, indefinite)

Jack Cogger (pelvis, round 16)

Broadie Smith (Shoulder, unknown)

Jamie Buhrer (foot, round 12-14)

David Bhana (knee, season)

Mitch Barnett (ankle, round 14-16)

COWBOYS

Jake Granville (fibula, round 10-12)

Josh Chudleigh (ACL, season)

Matt Scott (ACL, Season)

Lachlan Coote (calf, round 10)

Shaun Fensom (ankle ligament, Unknown)

Gavin Cooper (shoulder, indefinite)

Johnathan Thurston (shoulder, unknown)

EELS

Bevan French (PCL, round 10)

Rory O’Brien (hamstring, round 10)

Scott Schulte (hamstring, round 11)

Isaac De Gois (concussion, indefinite)

Honeti Tuha (ankle, round 10)

Jeff Robson (calf, round 10)

Matt Woods (shoulder, round 13)

Frank Pritchard (ankle, round 18)

Brad Takairangi (PCL, round 12)

PANTHERS

Sam McKendry (knee, round 12-14)

Josh Mansour (knee, mid-season)

James Fisher-Harris (shoulder, round 10)

RABBITOHS

Greg Inglis (ACL, indefinite)

Aaron Gray (knee, indefinite)

Jack Gosiewski (knee, round 12)

Connor Tracey (ACL, indefinite)

George Burgess (suspension, round 13)

Josh Dugan of the Kangaroos lays injured on the ground. Source: AAP

DRAGONS

Josh Dugan (cheek, round 12)

Will Matthews (dislocated hip, late season)

Drew Hutchison (knee, season)

Yaw Kiti Glymin (shoulder, late season)

Levi Dodd (knee, Season)

Gareth Widdop (knee, round 14)

Euan Aitken (hamstring, Round 10)

Taane Milne (concussion, Round 10)



ROOSTERS

Nat Butcher (shoulder, indefinite)

Ryan Matterson (ankle, round 12-14)

Isaac Liu (foot, Round 12)

WARRIORS

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (concussion, Round 10)



TIGERS

Matt Ballin (knee, indefinite)

Jamal Idris (hamstring, round 10)

Aaron Woods (groin, indefinite)

James Tedesco (concussion, round 10)

Tim Grant (shoulder, round 10)

David Nofoaluma (knee, indefinite)