Manly fullback Clint Gutherson is ruled out for a second consecutive week with a knee injury, according to multiple reports. Gutherson indicates he remains hopeful of returning soon as he continues to recover.
The same reports confirm changes in other team lineups heading into the next round. Manly’s Tom Trbojevic is named to return to the side, while Latrell Mitchell is listed for South Sydney. In the Brisbane Times, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, the common focus is on Gutherson’s injury timeline and the preparations for Manly’s match without him, alongside the broader squad updates for other premiership contenders.
Across the outlets, there is no dispute about the core team news: Gutherson misses a second week, Trbojevic is back for Manly, and Mitchell is named for Souths. The reporting differences are limited to wording and emphasis, with each outlet framing Gutherson’s outlook and highlighting his praise for a new Dragons No. 1.
