LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Broncos have clinched their first victory of the season, but it came at a cost as star players Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam both suffered injuries in their team's gritty 28-18 win over Souths Sydney.
Reynolds, battling a nagging knee issue from earlier in the season, was seen limping through the second half before eventually being forced off the field.
Mam, on the other hand, appeared to pick up a knock during the physical clash.
Reynolds, who will undergo scans to assess the damage, is hopeful he can lace up his boots for the upcoming showdown against Penrith in a rematch of last year's grand final at BlueBet Stadium.
The veteran playmaker initially hurt his knee in the Las Vegas round-one defeat to the Sydney Roosters but had managed to push through the pain until now.
Despite the setback, Reynolds remained in good spirits, acknowledging that he aggravated the existing issue during a tackle.
"Just stirred up what was already there," he admitted post-game.
"It's pretty sore, but not too serious.
Just a little bump in the road." When probed about the specifics of the injury, Reynolds cryptically replied, "It is along those lines."
As the Broncos brace for the upcoming challenges without their key playmakers, they will need to dig deep and show resilience to continue their winning momentum.
In the unpredictable world of Rugby League, injuries are a part of the game, and the true test of a team's mettle lies in how they respond to adversity.