Injured Thaiday weighs up risk

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THE credibility of the NRL All Stars has taken another hit after Sam Thaiday trained with the Broncos — just 24 hours after withdrawing from the indigenous side with a calf injury.

On a day when the indigenous side ran on the Gold Coast, Thaiday had a shock hit-out at Broncos training amid concerns from coach Wayne Bennett over his weight ahead of the World Club Series.

Thaiday was named in the Broncos squad which leaves for England on Thursday and he is hoping to be fit to face Wigan at DW Stadium on Saturday week.

On Monday, the All Stars concept suffered a twin blow when Thaiday and fellow Test forward Greg Bird officially pulled out of the indigenous side citing injury.

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But at 8am Tuesday, Thaiday was on deck at Brisbane's Purtell Park, stunning onlookers with his ability to take part in a team skills session and modified personal training.

Adding to the intrigue, Bennett, the Broncos and NRL All Stars coach, is monitoring Thaiday's weight after it ballooned to 114kg in December following Australia's Four Nations campaign.

Thaiday later defended his surprise appearance at the Broncos, insisting his calf can handle modified training but not an 80-minute All Stars clash at Cbus Super Stadium.

"It's a risk to play in the All Stars and in England as well," he said.

"It's not a good phone call to make (to indigenous hierarchy) but I probably wasn't going to be ready for the game on Friday.

Sam Thaiday at Broncos training. Source: News Corp Australia

"I'm doing light skills and then I'll jump on the plane to England. If I can play there fantastic, if not, I will be ready to go in round one.

"The calf is what worries me the most. I went through this same drama last year where I tried to go too hard, too early ... it's something we have to manage and go from there."

With the stakes in the NRL never higher, there are fears the code's top stars could shun the All Stars match to safeguard their bodies for an arduous premiership season.

Thaiday insists he is not faking injury, but one legitimate concern is his conditioning as he embarks on a two-week overseas trip that will feature hotel buffet food.

Sam Thaiday after a loss. Source: News Corp Australia

Last week, Bennett pulled Thaiday aside at training for a one-on-one chat, preaching the importance of a clean diet during his time away from home.

"Wayne has been on my back and riding me from day one," Thaiday said.

"He is pushing me and I've responded as well as I can to what Wayne has said to me.

"I'm hoping I don't get the 'Heathrow injection' (colloquial term for rapid weight gain visiting the UK).

"Jeremy (Hickmans, conditioning coach) has agreed to stand guard outside my door and make sure I don't adventure out and eat too much.

"Seriously, it's pretty tough. When you can't cook your own meals it's hard when you are eating out."

Sam Thaiday tackles Beau Scott. Source: News Corp Australia

Asked how much he weighed, Thaiday said: "Do we have to put numbers out? I'm not far off 114kg but I have five weeks of training under my belt and I feel all right.

"This will be a time now where I have to stay on top of my diet, especially if I don't play any trial matches. I have to stay on top to make sure I'm fit for round one."

Thaiday backed calls from indigenous identities Wendell Sailor and Justin Hodges to move the NRL All Stars to Townsville.

"That type of game deserves to be played in front of a sellout crowd no matter where it is," he said. "It's a great suggestion to go to Townsville and I'd like to see it myself because I'm from there."

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