The business end of the NRL season has arrived with a host of injuries to key players rocking the competition.
Reece Walsh and Nathan Cleary are the latest additions to their club’s casualty ward, with the duo set for extended periods on the sidelines along with Payne Haas, Alex Johnston and Mitch Moses.
BRISBANE BRONCOS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Reece Walsh Hand TBC
Tyson Smoothy Ankle TBC
Jack Gosiewski Arm Finals
Payne Haas Foot Indefinite
Jock Madden Hamstring Indefinite
Ezra Mam Foot 2025
Ben Te Kura Lisfranc Late Season
Broncos injury news:
Reece Walsh pushed through the pain barrier in Round 23 with scans later revealing he suffered a metacarpal fracture. The club will consult with a specialist before determining the next course of action.
Jack Gosiewski suffered a broken arm just a few minutes into his side’s game against the Warriors in Round 17. He is expected to be out for two months.
Payne Haas lasted just 10 minutes of his side’s clash against the Titans in Round 22 before going off. The club have since confirmed the prop has suffered a Lisfranc injury but haven’t ruled him out for the year yet.
Jock Madden suffered a torn hamstring against the Panthers in Round 18 and is likely to be sidelined for an extended period.
Ezra Mam suffered a syndesmosis injury in the first half of Brisbane’s match against the Titans in Round 22 and will miss the remainder of the season.
CANBERRA RAIDERS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Jordan Rapana Concussion Round 25
Ethan Strange Calf Round 26-27
Corey Harawira-Naera Medical Indefinite
Pasami Saulo Back 2025
Zac Hosking Shoulder 2025
Raiders injury news:
Jordan Rapana will return this week after missing Round 24 due to concussion.
Ethan Strange has been sidelined with a calf injury ahead of Round 25. He is expected to miss at least one week.
Corey Harawira-Naera’s future remains clouded. Ricky Stuart claimed the forward was facing early retirement after suffering a seizure last season.
Pasami Saulo was sidelined in Round 9 due to a lower back injury with the forward to miss the remainder of the year.
Zac Hosking suffered a shoulder issue during his side’s loss to the Bulldogs in Round 22 and has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery.
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CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Josh Curran Shoulder TBC
Max King Wrist Round 25
Blake Taaffe Ankle Finals
Blake Wilson Ankle 2025
Ryan Sutton Knee 2025
Karl Oloapu Neck 2025
Bulldogs injury news:
Josh Curran struggled with a shoulder issue in Round 24 and has since dropped out after being named to start this week.
Max King is nearing a return after suffering a wrist injury in Round 18. He has been named in the extended squad this week.
Blake Taaffe is facing up to two months on the sidelines after suffering a syndesmosis injury in the middle of the year.
Blake Wilson has been sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering an ankle fracture and syndesmosis injury in the NSW Cup.
Ryan Sutton suffered a knee injury upon his return to action via the NSW Cup in Round 17 and will miss the rest of the season.
Karl Oloapu will miss the entire season with a serious neck injury.
CRONULLA SHARKS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Sifa Talakai Calf TBC
Sione Katoa Concussion TBC
Jayden Berrell Elbow TBC
Nicho Hynes Ankle Round 26
Jesse Colquhoun Knee 2025
Kade Dykes Knee 2025
Max Bradbury Knee 2025
Dale Finucane Medical Retired
Sharks injury news:
Sifa Talakai has been ruled out this week after struggling with calf tightness.
Sione Katoa has been sidelined due to concussion protocols this week.
Jayden Berrell suffered an elbow injury in Round 24 and could be set for some time on the sidelines.
Tom Hazelton, Kayal Iro, Teig Wilton, and Braydon Trindall have been named to return in Round 25.
Nicho Hynes is nearing a return after suffering a syndesmosis rupture and a fractured tibia in training ahead of Round 19.
Jesse Colquhoun ruptured his ACL in Round 19 and will miss the rest of the season, in what was his first appearance for the Sharks this year after overcoming a foot problem.
Kade Dykes has been ruled out for the rest of the campaign after struggling with a knee injury.
Dale Finucane suffered a fractured eye socket in Round 3 in what proved to be his final game in the NRL, as he announced his retirement ahead of Round 8.
DOLPHINS
PLAYER ISSUE RETURN
Jeremy Marshall-King Foot Round 26
Euan Aitken Pectoral 2025
Tom Flegler Shoulder 2025
Tom Gilbert Knee 2025
Dolphins injury news:
Mark Nicholls missed last week after failing a HIA in Round 23. He has been named on the bench in Round 25.
Jeremy Marshall-King suffered a fractured foot during his side’s Round 17 loss to the Dragons. He is now nearing a return.
Euan Aitken suffered a ruptured pec against the Rabbitohs in Round 19 which has ruled him out for the rest of the year.
Tom Flegler will miss the remainder of the season after continuing to struggle with a shoulder issue.
Tom Gilbert suffered a devastating blow in the final trial of the pre-season when he went down with an ACL injury.