South Sydney Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston is dealing with a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury sustained during the round 10 match against the Cronulla Sharks.
In a surprising turn of events, Johnston managed to finish the game despite the injury.
The PCL plays a critical role in stabilizing the knee joint, with injury severity differing greatly; Johnston's ability to keep playing indicates a more conservative treatment approach is being taken, likely avoiding immediate surgery.
The club has stated that they will evaluate his condition weekly.
As a result, Alex Johnston will not be participating in the upcoming match against the Dolphins on Friday night and will miss Magic Round to focus on his recovery.