Slater says he's fit to start NRL season
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Star fullback Billy Slater has declared himself a certainty for the Storm's opening NRL clash with Manly on Saturday week following his recovery from shoulder surgery.
There was doubt over whether Slater would be fit to play in the Storm's first match for points since April last year, with his recovery from an operation slower than expected.
But the 27-year-old Test custodian came through his first contact training session on Wednesday and at the club's season launch on Thursday morning said he would start in the AAMI Park match.
The news is a boost for the NRL, providing a first up clash of two of the game's most exciting fullbacks with Brett Stewart expected to return for Manly.
Slater said he could have played in the Storm's final trial, a loss to Brisbane, if he had to last weekend.
Star fullback Billy Slater has declared himself a certainty for the Storm's opening NRL clash with Manly on Saturday week following his recovery from shoulder surgery.
There was doubt over whether Slater would be fit to play in the Storm's first match for points since April last year, with his recovery from an operation slower than expected.
But the 27-year-old Test custodian came through his first contact training session on Wednesday and at the club's season launch on Thursday morning said he would start in the AAMI Park match.
The news is a boost for the NRL, providing a first up clash of two of the game's most exciting fullbacks with Brett Stewart expected to return for Manly.
Slater said he could have played in the Storm's final trial, a loss to Brisbane, if he had to last weekend.
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Having Billy back could make all the difference between winning and losing in round 1. He plays 100% every game doesn't matter what the game means or what colour jersey he is in. Truly one of the best fullbacks to ever play the game.