Wests Tigers hooker Jacob Liddle has reached a milestone in his recovery from a serious knee injury with the removal of a brace.
The club has announced Liddle received a "positive surgical review" and is able to commence a lower body rehabilitation program. It is hoped he can start running by the early rounds of next season.
Tigers forward Josh Aloiai has been given positive news after wrist surgery and is training in a splint.
Prop Russell Packer is still recovering from foot surgery, while Matt Eisenhuth and Alex Twal had successful groin surgery and will resume full team training in the coming weeks.
Elijah Taylor (knee) and David Nofoaluma (elbow) will resume pre-season training in early December. Michael Chee Kam returned to training on Monday and will be monitored after hurting his shoulder while playing for Samoa.