Penrith Panthers identify Mavrik Geyer to debut in opposition to Sydney Roosters; Parramatta Eels back-rower Bryce Cartwright suffers rib damage

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Mavrik Geyer, the son of Penrith Panthers membership legend Mark Geyer, is about to make his NRL debut in opposition to the Sydney Roosters on Thursday evening.

Geyer, 23, can be referred to as into the aspect as a alternative for the injured Scott Sorensen on the bench.

Mavrik Geyer and his famous father Mark

Mavrik Geyer and his well-known father MarkCredit score: Fairfax Media

Geyer, who final yr re-signed with Penrith till the top of 2025 regardless of curiosity from the Melbourne Storm, has been one of many membership’s most constant performers within the decrease grades for a number of seasons and was upgraded to a high 30 contract final yr.

Prop James Fisher-Harris is an opportunity of getting back from a shoulder damage to tackle the Sydney Roosters, who can be with out props Lindsay Collins (damage) and Spencer Leniu (suspension).

Cartwright suffers rib damage in win over Manly

Parramatta’s week has gone from unhealthy to worse with type back-rower Bryce Cartwright struggling a rib damage within the win over the Sea Eagles on Sunday.

The spectacular win over Manly at CommBank Stadium has come at a major value to Parramatta, who’ve additionally misplaced star halfback Mitchell Moses for eight to 10 weeks with a damaged foot.

Bryce Cartwright was glad when he found out it was good friend Nathan Brown replacing him on the bench

Bryce Cartwright was glad when he discovered it was good good friend Nathan Brown changing him on the benchCredit score: Getty Photographs

That has been compounded by revelations that Cartwright may miss as much as six weeks with a rib damage he picked up within the come-from-behind win.

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