LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
New Zealand Warriors prop Mitchell Barnett has sustained a serious ACL injury to his right knee during a match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
The injury occurred in the first half as Barnett attempted a tackle; he went down without direct contact, immediately grabbing at his knee.
Medical staff quickly assessed the situation, suspecting an ACL injury, and Barnett was seen leaving the field in apparent pain, reportedly screaming out an expletive.
While the Warriors initially remained quiet on the injury's severity, they have since confirmed it as an ACL tear, which will conclude Barnett's season.
The injury means he faces a recovery period estimated at nine to twelve months, raising concerns about his fitness for the start of the next season.