LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
An NRL legend has inadvertently spilled the beans on a star player's injury recovery in a recent hot mic moment, shedding light on the true extent of Cameron Munster's groin injury.
Cameron Smith, the former Melbourne Storm skipper, let slip some behind-the-scenes info on Munster's tough road to recovery in a radio clip that was quickly deleted but later resurfaced online.
In a chat with his co-host Denan Kemp on his SEN podcast The Captain's Run, Smith delved into the harsh reality of Munster's situation, hinting that the Storm's hopes of seeing him back in action by round five might be a tad optimistic.
The rugby league community is now left wondering just how long it will be before Munster is back on the field, with Smith's insights painting a grim picture for the talented five-eighth.
It seems like the Storm will have to dig deep and rely on their depth as they navigate this challenging period without one of their key players.
But as they say in rugby league, it's all part of the game and the true test lies in how a team responds to adversity.
Despite the setback, the Storm will no doubt be drawing on their experience and resilience to weather this storm and come out stronger on the other side.
The road to recovery may be long and tough, but one thing's for sure - this team won't go down without a fight.
As they say in the world of rugby league, it's not about how hard you hit, but how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.
And with players like Cameron Smith leading the way, there's no doubt that the Storm will rise to the challenge and emerge victorious once again.