In a devastating turn of events for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, star player Cody Walker has been ruled out for the remainder of the match and possibly the entire finals series.
Walker sustained the injury shortly before the 30-minute mark, visibly affected as he clutched his lower leg.
This injury could signal the end of his 2026 season, a significant loss for the team.
Adding to the Rabbitohs' woes, Alex Johnston has also reportedly suffered a groin injury, as noted by Sohier.
Walker's emotional reaction was evident as he struggled to contain his tears, illustrating the impact of the situation on him.
He was seen hunched over on the sidelines, showing how much this moment means to him before heading up the tunnel.
The timing of Walker's injury is particularly unfortunate as South Sydney is already managing the absence of their first-choice halfback, Ashton Ward, who is out due to a hamstring injury.