The Manly Sea Eagles' star playmaker Luke Brooks suffered a suspected ACL injury in their NRL match against Melbourne Storm at Brookvale Oval on Saturday.
Brooks is yet to be cleared to play, and his injury has raised concerns about the Sea Eagles' chances in the competition. The 25-year-old playmaker has been a key player for the team and his absence could be a significant blow.
Brooks' injury occurred when he was tackled to the ground during the match. He was taken off the field and did not return, with the Sea Eagles eventually winning the match 30-4.
The Sea Eagles may need to unleash uncapped wonder boy Onitoni Large after losing playmakers Luke Brooks and Joey Walsh in their 30-4 defeat of Melbourne at Brookvale Oval.
On a night when Haumole Olakau'atu reasserted his NSW credentials with two tries, the Sea Eagles were left reeling by Brooks' suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury.
'It's a huge blow for the club,' said Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler. 'Luke is a big part of our team and his absence will be felt.'
Brooks has been a key player for the Sea Eagles since his debut in 2014. He has played in over 150 NRL matches and has been named in the New South Wales State of Origin team multiple times.
The Sea Eagles' injury crisis has deepened with Joey Walsh also set to miss several weeks with a broken leg.
Haumole Olakau'atu scored a double as the Manly Sea Eagles continued their winning streak with a 30-4 victory over the Melbourne Storm at Brookvale Oval on Saturday.
The 23-year-old prop scored two tries in the first half as the Sea Eagles ran riot over the Storm.
On a night when Haumole Olakau'atu reasserted his NSW credentials with two tries, the Sea Eagles were left reeling by Brooks' suspected anterior cruciate ligament injury.
'Haumole has been outstanding all year,' said Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler. 'He's a big part of our team and his performances have been a key factor in our success.'
The Sea Eagles face a tough run of matches in the coming weeks, including clashes with the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
The Sea Eagles' injury crisis has put pressure on their coach Des Hasler to find a way to make their remaining players work harder.
'We'll have to regroup and find a way to keep going,' said Hasler. 'The players are hurting over Luke's injury, but we'll have to find a way to move forward.'
Brooks has been a key player for the Sea Eagles since his debut in 2014. He has played in over 150 NRL matches and has been named in the New South Wales State of Origin team multiple times.
The Sea Eagles face a tough run of matches in the coming weeks, including clashes with the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
The team's next match is against the Sydney Roosters at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday night.
Manly Sea Eagles will be hoping to bounce back from their recent losses and get back to their winning ways in the competition.