The Broncos are facing a challenging situation as they have confirmed that star prop Payne Haas is suffering from a lisfranc injury, while grand final hero Ezra Mam has a syndesmosis issue. Both injuries could potentially sideline them for the remainder of the season with only five rounds left to play. Haas, who was only on the field for 10 minutes during a recent match at Cbus Super Stadium, is dealing with an injury similar to the one that kept Knights player Kalyn Ponga out for 11 weeks earlier this season. Mam, on the other hand, injured his right ankle during a tackle just before half-time and needed assistance to leave the field.
The Broncos are set to consult with specialists in the coming days as they plan their next steps, with both players currently unavailable for the upcoming weekend’s match. Additionally, Wests Tigers center Justin Olam is facing a significant setback, requiring surgery on both knees, which will end his season.
In other injury news, Roosters players Nat Butcher and Dom Young have sustained injuries during their game against the Dolphins. Butcher has a rib cartilage issue, while Young is dealing with a hamstring injury. Both players will be closely monitored by medical staff leading up to their next match against the Eels.
Cronulla’s halfback Braydon Trindall also suffered a hamstring injury late in his team’s victory over the Rabbitohs, leaving the field with 11 minutes remaining. With Nicho Hynes already sidelined due to a fractured ankle, Trindall’s injury adds to the team’s concerns, with coach Craig Fitzgibbon suggesting that Trindall could be out for at least a week.
The Knights also experienced a setback with bench forward Jacob Saifiti suffering a calf injury during warm-up, forcing a change in the squad. Meanwhile, Raiders forward Morgan Smithies left the field in the 70th minute of their game, and it is unlikely he will be available for the next match.
The Warriors lost lock Dylan Walker to a failed HIA during the first half of their game against the Eels, and the Roosters saw Lindsay Collins fail an HIA after a head clash, along with additional injuries to Dom Young and Nat Butcher. The Dolphins had to make last-minute adjustments due to Kodi Nikorima’s illness and Tevita Pangai Jnr’s hamstring issue.
Melbourne Storm’s Tui Kamikamica was ruled out before their match against the Dragons due to groin soreness, and Cowboys utility Jake Granville suffered a suspected pec injury in their game against the Wests Tigers. The Wests Tigers also faced injuries with rookie Latu Fainu failing an HIA and Alex Twal sustaining a wrist injury. Finally, Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston is expected to be out for 6-9 months due to an Achilles rupture, while fullback Latrell Mitchell will continue his conservative treatment for a foot injury, remaining in a moon boot for an additional four weeks.
