Josh Hodgson has had scans on a thumb injury which he sustained against the Cowboys last night at GIO Stadium.

Scans revealed a fracture to his thumb which will require surgery. He will meet with a specialist Monday to confirm, but is expected that he will miss 6-8 weeks with the injury.

Raiders Injury/Suspension

NAME: Josh Hodgson

INJURY: Thumb

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 18-20

NOTE: Hodgson will meet with a specialist this week with the hooker expected to miss between 6-8 weeks.

NAME: Jordan Rapana

INJURY: PCL Strain

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 13-14

NOTE: Rapana has commenced rehab training on his knee.

NAME: John Bateman

INJURY: Eye-Socket

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 15-17

NOTE: Bateman has had surgery and will return to training next week.



NAME: Joey Leilua

INJURY: Neck

EXPECTED RETURN: Indefinite

NOTE: Leilua has had surgery and will now recover at home before returning to training.

NAME: Brad Abbey

INJURY: Knee

EXPECTED RETURN: Season

NOTE: Abbey has ruptured his ACL and will require surgery.

NAME: Luke Bateman

INJURY: Knee

EXPECTED RETURN: Round 12-13

NOTE: Bateman continues his rehab training and should be back on-field in 1-2 weeks.