Taipans Injury Report: Round 8

04 Nov 26

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After just three games in orange, Kenfrost Homes Cairns Taipans star forward Jaylin Galloway will be sidelined for an extended period again.

The 23-year-old sustained a low-grade spinal compression fracture in Brisbane, with an expected recovery period of approximately eight weeks. He is due to return on 23 December, with development player Luca Yates to replace him in the meantime.

The Taipans host the Hawks tomorrow at the Cairns Convention Centre, 6:30pm AEST. Watch live on ESPN.

Injury Report brought to you by CQUniversity: Official High-Performance Partner of the Kenfrost Homes Cairns Taipans.

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