The Knights are “extremely confident” Kalyn Ponga might be again in motion in a matter of weeks, regardless of the famous person’s latest medical journey to Canada.
Ponga suffered his fourth concussion in 10 months in Newcastle’s conflict in opposition to the Tigers two weeks in the past, which sparked issues about his instant future.
The 24-year-old has since taken the drastic measure of flying to Vancouver to see a global concussion specialist to map out his restoration.
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There have been initially issues Ponga wouldn’t play in opposition to this season, however the membership are adamant his sideline sting will solely be quick time period.
“There’s no concern from the Newcastle Knights point of view that Kalyn won’t play again,” Daily Telegraph’s Dave Riccio instructed Triple M.
“They are extremely confident he will be back on the footy field within a number of weeks.
“I think it’ll be at least two weeks but at this point of time, the Knights are certainly saying we’ll see him again.
“The debate that has risen is whether they move him from five-eighth to fullback to take him out of the frontline defence at the physical contact required.
“However, I’m not getting any information to suggest that the Knights are preparing to move him (from five-eighth).
Riccio also gave some insight into Ponga’s road to recovery and his Canada visit.
“It’s an assessment of the neurological markers and as far as technology goes, it is technology that is only available at a clinic in Canada,” Riccio stated.
“Even though it is an exhaustive and expensive option, it’s a rather quick assessment from what I understand and a swift process for Kalyn.”
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Roosters half Luke Keary, who has confronted his personal highly-public battles with concussion, was requested if he believes Ponga can return to his devastating finest.
“I’ve been in this exact situation. I had four in maybe five or six months in 2019,” Keary stated.
“I wasn’t symptomatic at the time, but the problem was the recurring pattern and trend that was continuing.
“I had six weeks off at the time after the fourth concussion and then I was fine when I came back…I think I went 12 months without getting another one but the pattern had stopped.
“You’ve got to break the pattern if the knocks keep happening and take the time off.
“The testing thing is interesting. (Professor and neurologist) Chris Levi did speak to me about it and that it isn’t available in Australia but what it does is that it shows when you get back to a normal level.
“It’ll be interesting to see when we get back to a normal level and how we use that information going forward.”
The Knights subsequent face the Raiders in Round 5 and in response to the membership’s view, Ponga might return in Round 6 in opposition to the Sea Eagles.
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