LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
"Dylan Brown's suspected ACL injury has thrown a massive spanner in the works for the Eels, turning what should have been a celebratory dodge of the wooden spoon into a devastating blow for their 2024 season.
In a clash dubbed the 'Spoon Bowl', the Parramatta Eels handed the Wests Tigers their third consecutive wooden spoon in a rugby league bloodbath at Campbelltown Stadium.
With 11 tries to five in a high-scoring affair, both teams seemed to forget about defense and instead focused on putting points on the board.
The stakes were high, with the loser guaranteed the ignominy of finishing at the bottom of the ladder.
Despite the Eels managing to avoid their 15th wooden spoon in club history, the real concern arose when Dylan Brown, their Kiwi half, went down with a knee injury in the 50th minute.
After attempting to play through the pain, Brown was eventually forced off the field, leaving fans and teammates devastated at the potential impact on the upcoming season.
It's a cruel twist of fate for the Eels, who were on the cusp of a sweet victory only to have it marred by the loss of one of their key players.
As they say in the world of rugby league, it's a game of highs and lows, and this injury is certainly a low blow for the promising young half."