Injury Update: Round 18
Team physiotherapist Kenny Michalopoulos provides an update with the latest injuries at the Wests Tigers heading into Round 18.
www.weststigers.com.auI don’t have live access to current news in this turn, but I can summarize the latest reliable updates I know about Alex Twal’s injuries up to recently and how they were evolving.
Key points about Alex Twal injury updates (historical context)
- In 2022, Twal sustained multiple concussions during the season. After Round 15 he was ruled out for the remainder of that season as a precaution, with the Tigers and medical staff prioritizing his long-term health.[1][2][3]
- In July 2022, the club again indicated Twal would miss the remainder of the season due to concussion protocols, with ongoing specialist reviews planned.[2]
- Twal publicly acknowledged the club and medical staff had his best interests at heart in the decision to sit out the season, expressing appreciation for their care and focusing on 2023.[3]
Current status and how to find the latest
- Given the date of my knowledge, there have been no widely reported ongoing concussion setbacks for Twal in the 2023-2026 window that I can confirm without a live update. For the very latest, I recommend checking:
- Wests Tigers official site injury updates or press releases
- Reputable rugby league outlets (NRL.com, Fox Sports, The Sydney Morning Herald)
- Twal’s official social channels or the Tigers’ media account
If you’d like, I can perform a quick, current-news search and pull the most recent articles with dates and brief injury-status summaries, then summarize them with citations.