Good News for Gidley

Newcastle Captain, Kurt Gidley could be ready for battle as soon as Round 1 of the Knights 2010 NRL campaign after receiving the results of scans this afternoon.

Hunter Medical Imaging MRI results show the Knights skipper has a hamstring or hamstring tendon tear.

Initial opinions indicate Gidley will be sidelined between four to six weeks - he will now consult with Knights medical staff and begin rehabilitation as soon as tomorrow.

Gidley suffered the injury in last weekend