Taipans Injury Report: Round 8
07 Nov 26
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Kenfrost Homes Cairns Taipans guard Sunday Dech will now return to the line-up in Round 11.
Dech injured his hamstring last month and recent assessments have shown his recovery is tracking as expected however his return-to-play date has been pushed back. He is currently scheduled to suit up on December 5.
He joins Jaylin Galloway and Walter Brown on the sidelines.
The Taipans visit the Wildcats for the first time this season tomorrow, 4:00pm AEST. Watch LIVE on ESPN.
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