Maxigesic Recovery Report: Long layoff for DWZ

Experienced One New Zealand Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is likely to be sidelined for up to 12 weeks and possibly more after fracturing and dislocating his left wrist.

The timeline for the 29-year-old’s return following surgery last week has been set for a window from round 10 to round 14.

That would have him ready to play against the Dragons in Wollongong on May 10 at the earliest while in the following four rounds the Warriors play the Dolphins in Brisbane on May 17, the Raiders in Auckland on May 25, the Rabbitohs in Sydney on June 1 and the Sharks away on June 7.

Still out indefinitely is centre Rocco Berry who is improving after a brachial plexus injury suffered last season.

Offseason signing Tanah Boyd has been cleared for round one after picking up a low-grade calf injury which forced him to miss the Warriors’ two Preseason Challenge matches against Cronulla Sutherland and Melbourne.