LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
As the Canterbury Bulldogs strive to climb up the ladder and bring home their first premiership since '04, they've been hit with a real whammy.
In a heart-wrenching twist of fate during their clash with the New Zealand Warriors, utility player Kurt Mann suffered a broken collarbone in the dying moments of the game, as per the trusted sources at zerotackle.com.
This latest setback adds to the Bulldogs' woes after their fearless leader, Stephen Crichton, copped a suspension of up to two weeks courtesy of the Match Review Committee.
Mann, a stalwart in the lock position, has been a key player in 17 matches this season, showcasing his skills with two tries, 31 tackle busts, and a whopping 459 tackles.
On average, he's been churning out a solid 90 running metres per game.
The news of Mann's untimely injury has surely rocked the Bulldogs' camp, as they gear up for the challenges ahead in their quest for rugby league glory.
It's a tough break for the team, but as they say in the game, it's all part of the ups and downs of footy.
With Mann out for the rest of the season, the Bulldogs will have to dig deep and rally together to fill the void left by their reliable utility player.