OFFICIAL Zane Musgrove [Discussion]

[GNR4LIFE]

He’s played less than 10 games in 3 years here, and has 3 more years to go. What a gig.

How did we give him 3 years? Absolute stupidity

He got 4

Holy crap

No it was 3. He's signed on until end of 2024, was already signed on for this year before getting the extension.

He'll be useless if he can't fix his foot injury. Two seasons now he's barely played any kind of footy

You’re splitting hairs. He was contracted for 4 years.

Not really, saying he signed for an extra four years could be perceived as him being here until 2025. It was a 3 year extension ??‍♂️

From December 2020 when he signed his new contract, he had 4 years to go. Talking about extending on a last year remaining is splitting hairs. Maybe not for him, cos money probably was different. For us as fans, he was here for 4 years. It was effectively a 4 year contract

 

[WT2019]

Anyone know what the go is with this guy? They sad a 6 week injury about 7-8 weeks ago. Our injury updates have been virtually non existsent over the last 2 seasons

Still a few weeks away.. worse than 1st thought..

In other news Packer will be available for selection after the BYE..

Thanks mate. Assume Packer will be available for selection as a reserve for reserve grade?

 

[WT2019]

He’s played less than 10 games in 3 years here, and has 3 more years to go. What a gig.

How did we give him 3 years? Absolute stupidity

He got 4

Holy crap

No it was 3. He's signed on until end of 2024, was already signed on for this year before getting the extension.

He'll be useless if he can't fix his foot injury. Two seasons now he's barely played any kind of footy

You’re splitting hairs. He was contracted for 4 years.

Not really, saying he signed for an extra four years could be perceived as him being here until 2025. It was a 3 year extension ??‍♂️

From December 2020 when he signed his new contract, he had 4 years to go. Talking about extending on a last year remaining is splitting hairs. Maybe not for him, cos money probably was different. For us as fans, he was here for 4 years. It was effectively a 4 year contract

Really depends on cost. He was supposed to be our aggressive forward leader that the coach wanted so If relatively small money probably worth the risk, given what we have seen so far from our starting props. Started well in the All Stars but got suspended. Came back and got dropped cause of middle defence issue. Went back to KOE and got injured and not seen since . Will he make it? Don’t think so . Can run hard but easily beaten laterally in defence and at his age not likely can be fixed.

 

[bobbywombat]

From [last week's injury report](https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/07/14/chemist-warehouse-injury-report-round-18/) (14/7): *"Musgrove has been unsuccessful in a conservative management plan for his foot fracture — progressing him to a surgical repair and a non-weight bearing program for the next four weeks."*

Something about this seems very odd to me. We haven't heard boo about ZM or this "injury" since day dot.

 

[Demps]

From [last week's injury report](https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/07/14/chemist-warehouse-injury-report-round-18/) (14/7): *"Musgrove has been unsuccessful in a conservative management plan for his foot fracture — progressing him to a surgical repair and a non-weight bearing program for the next four weeks."*

Something about this seems very odd to me. We haven't heard boo about ZM or this "injury" since day dot.

Maybe they too, like us... forgot he was still around, lol.

Thanks for updating us though G.
Legend.

 

[Guest]

From [last week's injury report](https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/07/14/chemist-warehouse-injury-report-round-18/) (14/7): *"Musgrove has been unsuccessful in a conservative management plan for his foot fracture — progressing him to a surgical repair and a non-weight bearing program for the next four weeks."*

Something about this seems very odd to me. We haven't heard boo about ZM or this "injury" since day dot.

We do seem to specialize in foot injuries to dodgy characters.

 

[TigerWest]

From [last week's injury report](https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/07/14/chemist-warehouse-injury-report-round-18/) (14/7): *"Musgrove has been unsuccessful in a conservative management plan for his foot fracture — progressing him to a surgical repair and a non-weight bearing program for the next four weeks."*

Something about this seems very odd to me. We haven't heard boo about ZM or this "injury" since day dot.

It's been in and out of the injury report on the WT web site? It was on the latest report, attached.

Chemist Warehouse Injury Report: Round 18
Author
Dan Talintyre
Timestamp
**Wed 14 Jul 2021, 12:11 PM**
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Wests Tigers can provide the following Chemist Warehouse Injury Report ahead of the club's Round 18 game against the Brisbane Broncos this Sunday at Suncorp Stadium.

As the playing squad and staff head north to Brisbane, winger AJ Kepaoa and forwards Russell Packer and Zane Musgrove will remain in Sydney as they continue to rehabilitate from their respective long-term injuries.

After sustaining an ACL tear earlier this year, Kepaoa is moving through rehab programs as expected is and is currently working through an intense strengthening program. He will return to running in the next four to six weeks as he eyes off a return in time for the start of the 2022 season.

Packer is continuing to work through his knee injury with a gradual increase in his running load at the moment, **while Musgrove has been unsuccessful in a conservative management plan for his foot fracture — progressing him to a surgical repair and a non-weight bearing program for the next four weeks.**

While the team is in Brisbane, all three players will continue their rehabilitation programs in Sydney under the NRL's COVID bubble restrictions.

 

[Guest]

From [last week's injury report](https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/07/14/chemist-warehouse-injury-report-round-18/) (14/7): *"Musgrove has been unsuccessful in a conservative management plan for his foot fracture — progressing him to a surgical repair and a non-weight bearing program for the next four weeks."*

Something about this seems very odd to me. We haven't heard boo about ZM or this "injury" since day dot.

It's been in and out of the injury report on the WT web site? It was on the latest report, attached.

Chemist Warehouse Injury Report: Round 18
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Dan Talintyre
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**Wed 14 Jul 2021, 12:11 PM**
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Wests Tigers can provide the following Chemist Warehouse Injury Report ahead of the club's Round 18 game against the Brisbane Broncos this Sunday at Suncorp Stadium.

As the playing squad and staff head north to Brisbane, winger AJ Kepaoa and forwards Russell Packer and Zane Musgrove will remain in Sydney as they continue to rehabilitate from their respective long-term injuries.

After sustaining an ACL tear earlier this year, Kepaoa is moving through rehab programs as expected is and is currently working through an intense strengthening program. He will return to running in the next four to six weeks as he eyes off a return in time for the start of the 2022 season.

Packer is continuing to work through his knee injury with a gradual increase in his running load at the moment, **while Musgrove has been unsuccessful in a conservative management plan for his foot fracture — progressing him to a surgical repair and a non-weight bearing program for the next four weeks.**

While the team is in Brisbane, all three players will continue their rehabilitation programs in Sydney under the NRL's COVID bubble restrictions.

You have to wonder why Packer isn't just sitting at home watching telly.
It's not like he's playing ever again

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

From [last week's injury report](https://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2021/07/14/chemist-warehouse-injury-report-round-18/) (14/7): *"Musgrove has been unsuccessful in a conservative management plan for his foot fracture — progressing him to a surgical repair and a non-weight bearing program for the next four weeks."*

Something about this seems very odd to me. We haven't heard boo about ZM or this "injury" since day dot.

It's been in and out of the injury report on the WT web site? It was on the latest report, attached.

Chemist Warehouse Injury Report: Round 18
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Dan Talintyre
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**Wed 14 Jul 2021, 12:11 PM**
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Wests Tigers can provide the following Chemist Warehouse Injury Report ahead of the club's Round 18 game against the Brisbane Broncos this Sunday at Suncorp Stadium.

As the playing squad and staff head north to Brisbane, winger AJ Kepaoa and forwards Russell Packer and Zane Musgrove will remain in Sydney as they continue to rehabilitate from their respective long-term injuries.

After sustaining an ACL tear earlier this year, Kepaoa is moving through rehab programs as expected is and is currently working through an intense strengthening program. He will return to running in the next four to six weeks as he eyes off a return in time for the start of the 2022 season.

Packer is continuing to work through his knee injury with a gradual increase in his running load at the moment, **while Musgrove has been unsuccessful in a conservative management plan for his foot fracture — progressing him to a surgical repair and a non-weight bearing program for the next four weeks.**

While the team is in Brisbane, all three players will continue their rehabilitation programs in Sydney under the NRL's COVID bubble restrictions.

So 6-7 weeks if covid bubble rules are included might as well say his season is done

 

[TigerNeddyK]

Zane packer

That's a very uninspiring hybrid.

Try Russel Musgrove for size?? ?

 

[Madge]

I've seen a consistent version of Musgrove over the course of the season and I think he has been solid. I do think we would get more value though out of starting Utoikamanu and having Zane come off the bench to provide impact. Nothing against him he is having one of better seasons and playing well. Thoughts?

 

[finnzo]

I've seen a consistent version of Musgrove over the course of the season and I think he has been solid. I do think we would get more value though out of starting Utoikamanu and having Zane come off the bench to provide impact. Nothing against him he is having one of better seasons and playing well. Thoughts?

I think Steph is still getting his fitness back once he is fully fit he will be starting again

 

[SeanT]

I've seen a consistent version of Musgrove over the course of the season and I think he has been solid. I do think we would get more value though out of starting Utoikamanu and having Zane come off the bench to provide impact. Nothing against him he is having one of better seasons and playing well. Thoughts?

Yeah spot on. Him and Twal would compliment each other

 

[Madge]

I think Steph is still getting his fitness back once he is fully fit he will be starting again

Injury is having its impact just like with Laurie when he came back early in the year. I do think starting him will give him that confidence though. Better starter than he is off the bench.

 

[Geo]

Musgroves' carries have been quite good.. however defensively he still has the lazy effort in him.. the effort at marker just after half-time on Marshall-King was terrible.. fatigue shouldn't have been an issue..

Would like to see him off the bench playing minutes either side of half time

 

[earl]

I reckon Stef was providing some good impact off the bench. He is hard to handle. I don't see a huge benefit to the team of swapping them.

Musgrove has been really good but I also notice the occasional defensive mistake.

 

[batboy]

Musgroves' carries have been quite good.. however defensively he still has the lazy effort in him.. the effort at marker just after half-time on Marshall-King was terrible.. fatigue shouldn't have been an issue..

Would like to see him off the bench playing minutes either side of half time

I prefer him starting…
I really appreciate the difference in his style and game. I think Twal, Stefano and Tamou are all a bit the same same as far as carry’s… I think Zane change it up a bit - much more aggression.

That of course, needs to be managed in his minutes.
You wasn’t surprised when RFM and the other new prop came on the dogs got ascendancy - they run much harder than most our boys…

We need more Zane - or more of tgem

 

[TieDye]

I prefer him starting…
I really appreciate the difference in his style and game. I think Twal, Stefano and Tamou are all a bit the same same as far as carry’s… I think Zane change it up a bit - much more aggression.

That of course, needs to be managed in his minutes.
You wasn’t surprised when RFM and the other new prop came on the dogs got ascendancy - they run much harder than most our boys…

We need more Zane - or more of tgem

What when RFM spilled his lollies first carry ?

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Tough with a bit of enforcer in him.

Don't know if it's a slight lack on condition or lapse in concentration but often gets caught with his back turned in defense.

Thinking his very good for the young forwards at training.

 

[Geo]

Special occasion for Zane Musgrove ahead of 50-game milestone​

AuthorWests Tigers & Thomas BeauchampTimestampThu 26 May 2022, 12:59 PM

It may have taken him over two thousand days, but Wests Tigers prop Zane Musgrove is finally set to make his 50th NRL appearance.

Musgrove makes it to his 50th NRL Game

After making his debut for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2016, Musgrove will play against his old club in his milestone match on Saturday night at Accor Stadium.

The front-rower played 27 matches in the cardinal and myrtle before switching his colours and making his first appearance for Wests Tigers in 2020.
He’s since become a staple of Michael Maguire’s forward pack, starting at prop in each of the club’s last eight matches.

Speaking to the media ahead of the game, Musgrove admitted that his journey has been filled with ups and downs but he’s ready to celebrate on Saturday night.

“I’m looking forward to running out there with the boys for my 50th and hopefully we can make it a special one by getting the win”

The clash against South Sydney carries extra significance for Musgrove as it will form part of the NRL’s Indigenous Round.

Musgrove stated that it is a privilege to play in the round, especially when lining up alongside proud Indigenous men like Daine Laurie, James Roberts and Brent Naden.

It really uplifts the Indigenous community and it’s going to be a massive occasion, so I’m really looking forward to it”.
Zane Musgrove

While he has previously represented his own Samoan and Maori culture, Musgrove is looking forward to the opportunity to celebrate the Indigenous heritage of his partner, which has now been passed onto Zane’s young son.

With this in mind, Musgrove is particularly keen to pull on the Wests Tigers new indigenous jersey, which was designed by Newcastle artist Tyler Smith.

Smith’s design honours the people who have played a role in the foundation of the club, along with those who will continue to serve as custodians of the Wests Tigers into the future.