Jahrome truths: Why the Storm gun feared he was done

When Jahrome Hughes contacted his wife Molly in tears, he revealed that he had fractured his forearm, believing that his dream of securing a second premiership ring was also lost.

The Kiwi playmaker had just returned from a dislocated shoulder injury and was only 25 minutes into his comeback when he was hit hard by Broncos back-rower Brendan Piakura during Round 27, leaving him in excruciating pain while clutching his arm.

For Hughes, it felt like the end. His season appeared over-or so he thought.