The Saints will be without Dougal Howard and Hunter Clark for several weeks, as the extent of Friday night’s injury toll is confirmed.

Howard underwent surgery today to trim a medial meniscal tear, with his recovery expected to take 3-4 weeks.

Teammate Hunter Clark is also on the mend, having undergone facial surgery on Saturday. 

It is projected that Clark will miss two weeks.

In good news, both Rowan Marshall and Dan Butler have been cleared to play after both receiving medical attention during Friday night’s game.

Meanwhile, Jack Hayes has begun running again as his ACL rehabilitation continues.

Injury list

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Daniel McKenzie Calf Test
Oscar Adams  Back Test
Mitch Owens Concussion Test
Dougal Howard Knee 3-4 weeks
Hunter Clark Face 2 weeks
Jack Bytel Foot TBC
Dan Hannebery Calf TBC
Jarryn Geary Shoulder TBC
Jack Hayes Knee Season
Nick Coffield Knee Season
Updated: Tuesday, 5 July