The Dolphins told NRL.com post-match that initial tests indicated a suspected ACL tear.
“He’s in there pretty disappointed at the moment, obviously just coming back from last year’s injury in Origin,” said Dolphins assistant coach Nathan Fien.
“He’s a big part of our team and we are just gutted for him at the moment but obviously we just have to wait and see what the scans say.
Following the game, the Dolphins informed NRL.com that preliminary testing suggested an ACL tear.
Dolphins assistant coach Nathan Fien stated, “He’s in there pretty disappointed at the moment, obviously just coming back from last year’s injury in Origin.”
“He is a vital member of our team, and we are currently devastated for him, but we must wait and see what the scans reveal.
“We’re all crossing our fingers for some positive news on Monday. Right now, the primary goal of the medical team is to provide him with the highest level of comfort.”
In the first few minutes of the game, teammate Sean O’Sullivan failed an HIA, which led to the announcement.
With a hamstring injury, Eels center Bailey Simonsson departed the field in the middle of the first half of their Pre-Season Challenge match against the Titans. Later in the game, Titans rival AJ Brimson failed an HIA.
In England, over With a leg injury that forced him off the field in the second half of his team’s World Club Challenge loss to Wigan, Panthers winger Sunia Turuva told NRL.com that he was optimistic about making it to Round 1.
Prop of dragons Hooker Jacob Liddle ended the evening with ice on his hamstring, and Blake Lawrie departed the field early in Mudgee due to a rib problem.
Due to a slight quadriceps injury, Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes missed Friday night’s game against the Bulldogs. However, the team anticipates that Hynes will play in Round 1.
In order to recover from a hamstring injury in time for Round 1, Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is racing against the clock. However, coach Andrew Webster has stated that they will proceed cautiously upon his return.
Josh Schuster of the Sea Eagles, a back-rower, will not be going to Las Vegas for the historic doubleheader because Manly has decided to allow him more time to recover from the calf strain that kept him out of the Pre-Season Challenge.
Coach Anthony Seibold stated, “The medical staff has stated that because of continuous tightness, that medically we’re not comfortable having him return to play and that we want to take a more conservative approach.”
