It's an absolutely MASSIVE blow of epic proportions mate.

I really do hope that we've now seen the last of the injuries because no club can have as much bad luck as we have had the past 24 month.

More bad luck and leaves us with limited cover if Diskin picks up a knock unfortunately. Gutted for Heath but it'll give Disk's a chance to shine, especially if he carries on like he's started.

Yes it is a blow but on the flip side, he will be fresher come the end of the season when we will hopefully be in the play-offs.

The same can be said for Briggs and Langley, and possibly Chev too.

News coming from the club via Connor on twitter is that Heath hasn't fractured his ankle. He has ligament damage, brings forward his return date by about a month.

Not broken!!!!!www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/8882841.Bradford_Bulls_receive_good_news_on_L___Estrange_injury/

All change according to the bulls site, it's now damaged ligaments so that could be some good news with luck

Fantastic news about the injury. Still a massive loss for the time being though.

I know that doesn't sound right but I agree

I'd rather he'd broken the ankle. ligament damage can be tricky.

a broken bone is straight forward.

Though personally, i'd actually rather he was fully fit and ready to go

wouldnt a fracture show up on xrays straight away, even if there was swelling? struggling to understand how they could mis-diagnose this. Still good news if hes back earlier.

I can see why it wouldn't have been picked up as it all depends on when the X Ray is taken (before or after swelling has started/reduced) and the angle of the X Ray also playing it's part as if it's not the optimum angle to give a full clear diagnosis fracture and then if gastrografin contrast (which tastes bloody awful if your not a fan of licorice) had been needed to illuminate the area of the suspected fracture.

My guess is a 5/8 X Ray then a CT/MRI Scan and yes it is great news if Heath is going to be back earlier

You a radiographer oor radiologist Mick lad?

Broken bones are really straight forward, I mean they dont need corrective surgery and manipulation or anything. I can see how that's straight forward.

I damaged my ankle ligaments quite badly.

Doc said in A&E that for the next two weeks I'd be pleased it was ligaments and not broken, but for the next two years after that I'd wish it had been broken.

As you all know the human body possesses amazing healing powers that enable it to bounce back from a vast array of illnesses and injuries and broken bones are indeed pretty simple in that a Pot/Cast of the injuried area and plenty of rest will do the job.

Some people would be shocked at the resiliency and strength that are bones can withstand.