LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Eliesa Katoa, the Melbourne Storm back-rower, expressed optimism about returning to the NRL after a career-threatening brain injury. A month post-surgery to address a brain bleed, Katoa's prospects were initially bleak, leaving many to speculate that he had played his last game in rugby league.
Following two weeks in the hospital due to recovery from three concussions sustained in a single match, Katoa has publicly shared his gratitude towards family, friends, and fans. He stated on social media, "I'll be back soon."
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In his message, Katoa said, "First of all, I would like to say how grateful I am to get to where I am today." He extended heartfelt thanks to everyone who reached out to him during his recovery, noting, "I wanna say a huge thank you to everyone who prayed, visited, sent me a message and checked in on me. I really appreciate it."
He also apologized for any delays in responding to messages, assuring supporters, "I'm sorry if I haven't got back to you, I will get back to you guys soon. To all of my family, thank you for the love and support."