Titans: Smith Samau cleared of a serious shoulder injury

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23214,00.html

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Turner saga almost resolved
By Daniel Pace
January 24, 2007


THE long-running Steve Turner dispute between Melbourne and Gold Coast has almost come to a close after promising fullback Smith Samau was cleared of a serious shoulder injury today.

Samau, 20, was one of two Storm players offered to the Titans as part of a compensation package in exchange for the release of Turner from his three-year agreement with the National Rugby League newcomers.

But Samau suffered a recurrence of a left shoulder injury during a wrestling drill just days before agreeing to transfer to the Titans.

"He doesn't need any reconstructive surgery which is great," Gold Coast chief executive Michael Searle said after receiving the interim report from Melbourne shoulder specialist Dr Greg Hoy today.

"The surgeon is more than happy with the shoulder and that give us the confidence to move forward and negotiate a deal with the two players (Samau and 19-year-old Daniel Isaac).

"Provided we can come to terms with the players, we'll grant a release to Steve Turner upon those players signing contracts with us."

That scenario would free up Turner to play against the Titans in what looms as an intriguing trial in Coffs Harbour on February 17.

Searle said Samau's injury was a minor shoulder dislocation but the fullback was still in full training with the Storm and required only "a little bit of rehab".

"It appears the club doctor will give him a clean bill of health based on the surgeon's advice," Searle added.

"He's the best shoulder surgeon in the country so we can't do better than that."

Having been burned by Turner in August last year when he re-signed with Storm despite agreeing to play for Gold Coast in 2007, the Titans are taking no chances this time.

They are refusing to release the 22-year-old wing until Samau and Isaac have signed contracts with the club.

The Titans and Storm have been embroiled in a bitter battle over Turner's services for the past five months.

AAP

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Hooray!

Now what are we gonna read about until March 16? How long can Penrith's captaincy problems go on?

Finally!!!!!!!!!

About damn time this was sorted out. I am officially SICK TO DEATH of the Steve Turner saga

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Originally Posted by Cowboys_Rabbit_Fan

About damn time this was sorted out. I am officially SICK TO DEATH of the Steve Turner saga

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If you were officially sick to death, wouldn't you be dead?

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Originally Posted by Cowboys_Rabbit_Fan

About damn time this was sorted out. I am officially SICK TO DEATH of the Steve Turner saga

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Steve who? ;)

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Originally Posted by bigjim

Steve who? ;)

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LOL, good call :naughty:

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Originally Posted by bigjim

Steve who? ;)

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Steve Turner. You remember him don't you? He's the bloke that didn't want to play for the Titans and did everything he possibly could to get away from the place. He even paid thousands of dollars to get as far away as possible :rotflmao:

If you still have trouble remembering him just have a look near the top or on top of the leading try scorers at the end of the season and you'll have no trouble whatsover working out who he is ;)

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Originally Posted by Capital_Shark

Now what are we gonna read about until March 16? How long can Penrith's captaincy problems go on?

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Oh if the media needs any dramas, they could just call up the Broncos for a healthy dose of paranoia. Maybe the Titans are a NSW plant to rob league away from the Broncos, and get rid of them from the competition!! :satan:

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Originally Posted by Steve

Oh if the media needs any dramas, they could just call up the Broncos for a healthy dose of paranoia. Maybe the Titans are a NSW plant to rob league away from the Broncos, and get rid of them from the competition!! :satan:

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Our plan is to build support in Queensland then relocate to Tweed Heads NSW. :laugh:

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Originally Posted by Capital_Shark

Now what are we gonna read about until March 16? How long can Penrith's captaincy problems go on?

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How about the dusty trophy cabinet in the shire? :ok:

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Originally Posted by Supernova

Steve Turner. You remember him don't you? He's the bloke that didn't want to play for the Titans and did everything he possibly could to get away from the place. He even paid thousands of dollars to get as far away as possible :rotflmao:

If you still have trouble remembering him just have a look near the top or on top of the leading try scorers at the end of the season and you'll have no trouble whatsover working out who he is ;)

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Turner will catch a cold on the wing this year,his supply of tries will dry up and he will be dropped to reserves before the end of the year. :naughty: