Simon will be back for sure and a better man ans player post the ordeal.
Dwyer won't play again until at least 2013
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Today's SMH. Shattering news :frowning:
WESTS Tigers forward Simon Dwyer, one of the NRL's brightest prospects, faces a significant battle to play again after test results indicated he required major surgery to repair nerve damage.
The Sun-Herald understands specialists have told the 22-year-old that he is unlikely to play again, following the results of a ''nerve conduction'' test to assess the damage to nerves in his right shoulder and arm.
Dwyer, who shot to prominence after a tackle on Roosters forward Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in a qualifying final last year, suffered the damage against the Bulldogs in round 16.
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That tackle … Jared Waerea-Hargraves is floored by Simon Dwyer in the last minute of regular time during the Second Qualifying Final match against the Sydney Roosters last year. Photo: Getty Images
But it was Dwyer's very ability to hit hard that contributed to his condition - the sort of brachial plexus damage he suffered in the tackle on Bulldogs forward Michael Hodgson on June 24 is usually seen in high-impact motorbike or skiing collisions. Balancing safety and aggression has been one of the challenges for the Tigers and Dwyer.
Medically, there are few sporting precedents for the club to go by, although the Tigers' medical staff have been researching Dwyer's type of injury since that match against the Bulldogs.
Dwyer, earmarked by Blues coach Ricky Stuart as a future State of Origin player, still does not have full movement in his right hand and arm, and is focused for now on regaining that movement. Only then would he realistically be able to consider playing again. If he has surgery - which involves grafting nerve tissue from another part of his body to the damaged nerve - it is believed Dwyer would not be able to play for several years, if at all.
The results of the conduction tests, carried out on the advice of neurosurgeon Dr Michael Biggs at Royal North Shore Private Hospital just over a week ago, have thrown more scientific doubt on one of the most promising careers in the code.
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Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/dwyer-faces-prospect-of-never-playing-league-again-20110730-1i5ep.html#ixzz1TdvC0kyZ
WESTS Tigers forward Simon Dwyer, one of the NRL's brightest prospects, faces a significant battle to play again after test results indicated he required major surgery to repair nerve damage.
The Sun-Herald understands specialists have told the 22-year-old that he is unlikely to play again, following the results of a ''nerve conduction'' test to assess the damage to nerves in his right shoulder and arm.
Dwyer, who shot to prominence after a tackle on Roosters forward Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in a qualifying final last year, suffered the damage against the Bulldogs in round 16.
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That tackle … Jared Waerea-Hargraves is floored by Simon Dwyer in the last minute of regular time during the Second Qualifying Final match against the Sydney Roosters last year. Photo: Getty Images
But it was Dwyer's very ability to hit hard that contributed to his condition - the sort of brachial plexus damage he suffered in the tackle on Bulldogs forward Michael Hodgson on June 24 is usually seen in high-impact motorbike or skiing collisions. Balancing safety and aggression has been one of the challenges for the Tigers and Dwyer.
Medically, there are few sporting precedents for the club to go by, although the Tigers' medical staff have been researching Dwyer's type of injury since that match against the Bulldogs.
Dwyer, earmarked by Blues coach Ricky Stuart as a future State of Origin player, still does not have full movement in his right hand and arm, and is focused for now on regaining that movement. Only then would he realistically be able to consider playing again. If he has surgery - which involves grafting nerve tissue from another part of his body to the damaged nerve - it is believed Dwyer would not be able to play for several years, if at all.
The results of the conduction tests, carried out on the advice of neurosurgeon Dr Michael Biggs at Royal North Shore Private Hospital just over a week ago, have thrown more scientific doubt on one of the most promising careers in the code.
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Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/dwyer-faces-prospect-of-never-playing-league-again-20110730-1i5ep.html#ixzz1TdvC0kyZ
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Poor kid - get well soon and get back on the paddock for the Tigers.
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**<big>Young Wests Tigers star Simon Dwyer requires nerve graft surgery to save his NRL career</big>**
Doctors have confirmed Wests Tigers rising star Simon Dwyer requires nerve graft surgery as the rookie forward steps up the fight to save his NRL career.
A month after suffering a brachial plexus injury, Dwyer is yet to regain full feeling in his right arm and needs a nerve graft to fix the damage.
The operation is complex and there are no guarantees the City Origin backrower will make a full recovery - but Wests Tigers forward is intent on remaining positive.
Last Thursday, Dwyer received the results of a nerve conduction test from July 21, which confirmed he will miss all of next season.
The Dwyer family are considering every option available, including overseas treatment.
The brachial plexus injury he suffered in round 16 against Canterbury-Bankstown affects the nerves between the spinal cord and the arm, with Dwyer still struggling to regain feeling as the arm sits in a sling.
In a statement released through his NRL club on Saturday, Dwyer said: "Coach Tim Sheens has been an inspiration to me on and off the field.
"He has given me great support through regular visits, phone calls and has also gone to the extent of researching information on my injury.
"Wests Tigers continue to be very supportive with my welfare and rehabilitation.
"My manager Gavin Orr has also been very supportive in ensuring I am comfortable and remain positive."
Dwyer has been undergoing regular acupuncture therapy to keep the blood flowing in the arm and attended the Tigers' win over Sydney Roosters in round 20.
Coach Sheens and chief executive Stephen Humphreys are in regular contact along with Tigers teammates.
His father Paul Dwyer has been keeping people updated via a Twitter account and posted this 10 days ago: "Simon Dwyer currently at RNSH doing a nerve conduction test. Just to make it clear Simon has no plans of retiring."
The complex brachial plexus injury is a rare one in Australian sport and normally the type of injury reserved for American NFL players or downhill skiers.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/young-wests-tigers-star-simon-dwyer-requires-nerve-graft-surgery-to-save-his-nrl-career/story-fn2mcuj6-1226105387371
Doctors have confirmed Wests Tigers rising star Simon Dwyer requires nerve graft surgery as the rookie forward steps up the fight to save his NRL career.
A month after suffering a brachial plexus injury, Dwyer is yet to regain full feeling in his right arm and needs a nerve graft to fix the damage.
The operation is complex and there are no guarantees the City Origin backrower will make a full recovery - but Wests Tigers forward is intent on remaining positive.
Last Thursday, Dwyer received the results of a nerve conduction test from July 21, which confirmed he will miss all of next season.
The Dwyer family are considering every option available, including overseas treatment.
The brachial plexus injury he suffered in round 16 against Canterbury-Bankstown affects the nerves between the spinal cord and the arm, with Dwyer still struggling to regain feeling as the arm sits in a sling.
In a statement released through his NRL club on Saturday, Dwyer said: "Coach Tim Sheens has been an inspiration to me on and off the field.
"He has given me great support through regular visits, phone calls and has also gone to the extent of researching information on my injury.
"Wests Tigers continue to be very supportive with my welfare and rehabilitation.
"My manager Gavin Orr has also been very supportive in ensuring I am comfortable and remain positive."
Dwyer has been undergoing regular acupuncture therapy to keep the blood flowing in the arm and attended the Tigers' win over Sydney Roosters in round 20.
Coach Sheens and chief executive Stephen Humphreys are in regular contact along with Tigers teammates.
His father Paul Dwyer has been keeping people updated via a Twitter account and posted this 10 days ago: "Simon Dwyer currently at RNSH doing a nerve conduction test. Just to make it clear Simon has no plans of retiring."
The complex brachial plexus injury is a rare one in Australian sport and normally the type of injury reserved for American NFL players or downhill skiers.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/young-wests-tigers-star-simon-dwyer-requires-nerve-graft-surgery-to-save-his-nrl-career/story-fn2mcuj6-1226105387371
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Doctors have confirmed Wests Tigers rising star Simon Dwyer requires nerve graft surgery as the rookie forward steps up the fight to save his NRL career.
A month after suffering a brachial plexus injury, Dwyer is yet to regain full feeling in his right arm and needs a nerve graft to fix the damage.
The operation is complex and there are no guarantees the City Origin backrower will make a full recovery - but Wests Tigers forward is intent on remaining positive.
Last Thursday, Dwyer received the results of a nerve conduction test from July 21, which confirmed he will miss all of next season.
The Dwyer family are considering every option available, including overseas treatment.
The brachial plexus injury he suffered in round 16 against Canterbury-Bankstown affects the nerves between the spinal cord and the arm, with Dwyer still struggling to regain feeling as the arm sits in a sling.
In a statement released through his NRL club on Saturday, Dwyer said: "Coach Tim Sheens has been an inspiration to me on and off the field.
"He has given me great support through regular visits, phone calls and has also gone to the extent of researching information on my injury.
"Wests Tigers continue to be very supportive with my welfare and rehabilitation.
"My manager Gavin Orr has also been very supportive in ensuring I am comfortable and remain positive."
Dwyer has been undergoing regular acupuncture therapy to keep the blood flowing in the arm and attended the Tigers' win over Sydney Roosters in round 20.
Coach Sheens and chief executive Stephen Humphreys are in regular contact along with Tigers teammates.
His father Paul Dwyer has been keeping people updated via a Twitter account and posted this 10 days ago: "Simon Dwyer currently at RNSH doing a nerve conduction test. Just to make it clear Simon has no plans of retiring."
The complex brachial plexus injury is a rare one in Australian sport and normally the type of injury reserved for American NFL players or downhill skiers.
[Source](http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/young-wests-tigers-star-simon-dwyer-requires-nerve-graft-surgery-to-save-his-nrl-career/story-fn2mcuj6-1226105387371)
A month after suffering a brachial plexus injury, Dwyer is yet to regain full feeling in his right arm and needs a nerve graft to fix the damage.
The operation is complex and there are no guarantees the City Origin backrower will make a full recovery - but Wests Tigers forward is intent on remaining positive.
Last Thursday, Dwyer received the results of a nerve conduction test from July 21, which confirmed he will miss all of next season.
The Dwyer family are considering every option available, including overseas treatment.
The brachial plexus injury he suffered in round 16 against Canterbury-Bankstown affects the nerves between the spinal cord and the arm, with Dwyer still struggling to regain feeling as the arm sits in a sling.
In a statement released through his NRL club on Saturday, Dwyer said: "Coach Tim Sheens has been an inspiration to me on and off the field.
"He has given me great support through regular visits, phone calls and has also gone to the extent of researching information on my injury.
"Wests Tigers continue to be very supportive with my welfare and rehabilitation.
"My manager Gavin Orr has also been very supportive in ensuring I am comfortable and remain positive."
Dwyer has been undergoing regular acupuncture therapy to keep the blood flowing in the arm and attended the Tigers' win over Sydney Roosters in round 20.
Coach Sheens and chief executive Stephen Humphreys are in regular contact along with Tigers teammates.
His father Paul Dwyer has been keeping people updated via a Twitter account and posted this 10 days ago: "Simon Dwyer currently at RNSH doing a nerve conduction test. Just to make it clear Simon has no plans of retiring."
The complex brachial plexus injury is a rare one in Australian sport and normally the type of injury reserved for American NFL players or downhill skiers.
[Source](http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/young-wests-tigers-star-simon-dwyer-requires-nerve-graft-surgery-to-save-his-nrl-career/story-fn2mcuj6-1226105387371)
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@underdog said:
I know that. But it was a nerve in the neck, so the fact that they had him in a neck brace in hospital for a week makes me very concerned that they might have caused further damage.
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Good luck to Simon.
He must be shattered, but he is a confident bloke and determination will prevail.
We will miss you Simon.
He must be shattered, but he is a confident bloke and determination will prevail.
We will miss you Simon.
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well thats last we've seen of dwyer and ellis together. short and bittersweet. what could have been.
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Unfortunately, looks like another premature retirement.
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terrible terrible news for the young guy. as said previously, at the end of the day the important thing is his own wellbeing and i extend my best wishes to Simon and his family and friends.
great to hear tim sheens has been so good and i have every faith the tigers will continue to do the right thing in the same way they did with tuiaki.
good luck simon and heres for a speedy recovery.
great to hear tim sheens has been so good and i have every faith the tigers will continue to do the right thing in the same way they did with tuiaki.
good luck simon and heres for a speedy recovery.
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"Simon Dwyer currently at RNSH doing a nerve conduction test. Just to make it clear Simon has no plans of retiring."
I like that statement from his dad, very positive - there is no way he will pack it in. I agree with Spartan, Simon will be back, a better man and a better player
ray:
I like that statement from his dad, very positive - there is no way he will pack it in. I agree with Spartan, Simon will be back, a better man and a better player
ray:
awful news for Simon having to at least miss out on a year at least.
The players have had some very very bad luck, 1 had to retire due to injury, now another is on fairly shakey ground.
He's young, hopefully the surgery will go very well and we'll see him in 2013
The players have had some very very bad luck, 1 had to retire due to injury, now another is on fairly shakey ground.
He's young, hopefully the surgery will go very well and we'll see him in 2013
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That sucks. Dwyer was beginning to look like a star.
In positive news, wasn't Dwyer re-signed with a pretty damn good upgrade recently? Wouldn't that mean we'd have a fair little chunk of cap space now? What would you do in this instance? Frontload/upgrade someone's contract so we can have a better play in the market next year or sign someone?
In positive news, wasn't Dwyer re-signed with a pretty damn good upgrade recently? Wouldn't that mean we'd have a fair little chunk of cap space now? What would you do in this instance? Frontload/upgrade someone's contract so we can have a better play in the market next year or sign someone?
AmericanHistoryX
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@MacDougall said:
very good point. but who? ryan?
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Tigers stand by Dwyer as nerve tests threaten end to booming career
Glenn Jackson
August 1, 2011
Simon Dwyer
"Our singular focus right now is on Simon's well-being" … Stephen Humphreys.
WESTS TIGERS officials say they will do ''everything possible'' to assist stricken forward Simon Dwyer with his rehabilitation from nerve damage, which doctors have said is likely to end his NRL career after 35 games.
The Tigers confirmed yesterday that Dwyer would likely have nerve graft surgery in coming weeks, which would be followed by a ''long and challenging rehabilitation''.
It is understood doctors have told Dwyer, one of the most promising players in the game, he is unlikely to play again following the interpretation of results of conduction tests last week.
Dwyer had suffered nerve damage against the Bulldogs in Round 16, and still does not have full movement in his right arm and hand.
''Whilst his future remains uncertain, Simon continues to be very positive, and his great courage and the strength of his character are an inspiration to us all,'' Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys said in a statement.
''His family and friends are providing him with wonderful support, as are all of his teammates. Wests Tigers will do everything possible to assist Simon's recovery from this devastating injury. Our singular focus right now is on Simon's wellbeing, and so we all need to be patient and take things one step at a time. That's the way Simon is approaching the challenge and that's the way it has to be.''
Dwyer said in the statement that he appreciated the support of club officials, including the coach, Tim Sheens. ''During my hospitalisation and rehabilitation, he has given me great support through regular visits, phone calls, and has also gone to the extent of researching information on my injury,'' the 22-year-old said.
Dwyer will almost certainly have the surgery - which involves grafting the damaged nerves in his right shoulder and arm with nerve tissue from another part of his body - although Dwyer's family will seek more opinions and might consider alternative techniques.
It is unclear how the development will affect Dwyer's teammates, who have won three consecutive matches and are looking to consolidate a top-eight position.
They have already dealt with the retirement of Kiwis winger Taniela Tuiaki after repeated complications from a 2009 leg injury.
Dwyer has become a popular member of the squad, as well as an important on-field asset.
Glenn Jackson
August 1, 2011
Simon Dwyer
"Our singular focus right now is on Simon's well-being" … Stephen Humphreys.
WESTS TIGERS officials say they will do ''everything possible'' to assist stricken forward Simon Dwyer with his rehabilitation from nerve damage, which doctors have said is likely to end his NRL career after 35 games.
The Tigers confirmed yesterday that Dwyer would likely have nerve graft surgery in coming weeks, which would be followed by a ''long and challenging rehabilitation''.
It is understood doctors have told Dwyer, one of the most promising players in the game, he is unlikely to play again following the interpretation of results of conduction tests last week.
Dwyer had suffered nerve damage against the Bulldogs in Round 16, and still does not have full movement in his right arm and hand.
''Whilst his future remains uncertain, Simon continues to be very positive, and his great courage and the strength of his character are an inspiration to us all,'' Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys said in a statement.
''His family and friends are providing him with wonderful support, as are all of his teammates. Wests Tigers will do everything possible to assist Simon's recovery from this devastating injury. Our singular focus right now is on Simon's wellbeing, and so we all need to be patient and take things one step at a time. That's the way Simon is approaching the challenge and that's the way it has to be.''
Dwyer said in the statement that he appreciated the support of club officials, including the coach, Tim Sheens. ''During my hospitalisation and rehabilitation, he has given me great support through regular visits, phone calls, and has also gone to the extent of researching information on my injury,'' the 22-year-old said.
Dwyer will almost certainly have the surgery - which involves grafting the damaged nerves in his right shoulder and arm with nerve tissue from another part of his body - although Dwyer's family will seek more opinions and might consider alternative techniques.
It is unclear how the development will affect Dwyer's teammates, who have won three consecutive matches and are looking to consolidate a top-eight position.
They have already dealt with the retirement of Kiwis winger Taniela Tuiaki after repeated complications from a 2009 leg injury.
Dwyer has become a popular member of the squad, as well as an important on-field asset.
