The South Sydney Rabbitohs faced a significant challenge during their match against the Knights when Cody Walker was injured in the first half.
Approximately ten minutes before halftime, Walker fell to the ground during a tackle attempt, landing awkwardly in a non-contact incident.
He immediately signaled to the training staff for assistance, indicating he could not continue, while the Knights played on.
Initial concerns about an Achilles injury were later deemed less probable, with South Sydney staff suspecting a calf issue.
Eloise Sohier reported for Fox Sports, stating, "From what I can understand from the Rabbitohs bench initially, they are thinking it's a calf for Cody Walker that will rule him out for the rest of the game."
Sohier also noted Walker's emotional state as he walked past her in tears.
This injury comes at a particularly troubling time for Walker, as he is set to become a free agent at the end of the season.
The prospect of retirement looms as his injury could jeopardize his NRL career.
Jamie Humphreys replaced Walker at five-eighth for the rest of the game, looking to secure a victory and a contract extension, as he too becomes a free agent soon.
Despite struggling early in the game, the Rabbitohs managed to score through Campbell Graham shortly after Walker's injury, leaving them trailing 10-6 at the halftime break.