Payne Haas, a key player for the Broncos and the NSW Blues, caused concern when he limped off the field with a toe injury during the Magic Round clash against the Sea Eagles at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night. Despite initially appearing unable to put weight on his left side, Haas made a surprising return to play in the final six minutes of the game.
The Broncos, already dealing with the absence of several players including fullback Reece Walsh due to knee soreness, faced the potential loss of their star forward. This injury scare extended to the NSW Blues camp, with the State of Origin series less than three weeks away.
New Blues head coach Michael Maguire is already contending with injuries to Nathan Cleary and Tom Trbojevic, who are both out for about two months due to hamstring issues. On a more positive note, Eels halfback and NSW hopeful Mitch Moses might return in Round 12 after a foot injury.
Other NRL teams are also grappling with injuries. Cowboys winger Kyle Feldt is set to miss the Magic Round match against the Rabbitohs because of an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Sharks playmaker Nicho Hynes has been named to return for the game against the Roosters after sitting out due to calf tightness. The Roosters will be without centre Joey Manu, who suffered a head knock in their recent win over the Warriors.
These injuries are impacting team strategies and player availability as teams navigate through the challenging NRL season.
