Injury heartbreak for Orford
16 June 2010
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Bradford have confirmed scrum-half Matt Orford will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.
The 32-year-old Australian will now undergo an operation after being forced to admit defeat in his bid to play on with the injury.
Orford first suffered the problem against Crusaders during the Magic Weekend in Edinburgh and ha only managed one appearance since then.
He said: "It`s really difficult because I`ve never really had an injury like this that has ruled me out midway through a season.
"I wanted to try and play on but unfortunately it`s out of my control. It`s something that needs to be fixed because the injury`s too bad. It`s hard because you feel as if you`re letting the boys down."
With Orford having arrived at the Bulls on a three-year deal this season, Bradford coach Steve McNamara admitted an operation was the best way forward for the club and player.
McNamara said: "It`s a huge disappointment for him. He`s a proud man and he wanted to see the season out.
"The reality is that his shoulder is shot. It needs fixing up for the long-term benefit of the Bulls and for himself."
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16 June 2010
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Bradford have confirmed scrum-half Matt Orford will miss the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.
The 32-year-old Australian will now undergo an operation after being forced to admit defeat in his bid to play on with the injury.
Orford first suffered the problem against Crusaders during the Magic Weekend in Edinburgh and ha only managed one appearance since then.
He said: "It`s really difficult because I`ve never really had an injury like this that has ruled me out midway through a season.
"I wanted to try and play on but unfortunately it`s out of my control. It`s something that needs to be fixed because the injury`s too bad. It`s hard because you feel as if you`re letting the boys down."
With Orford having arrived at the Bulls on a three-year deal this season, Bradford coach Steve McNamara admitted an operation was the best way forward for the club and player.
McNamara said: "It`s a huge disappointment for him. He`s a proud man and he wanted to see the season out.
"The reality is that his shoulder is shot. It needs fixing up for the long-term benefit of the Bulls and for himself."
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