LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Newcastle Knights' young player Fletcher Sharpe has reportedly been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 season following a severe injury.
Just last week, Sharpe suffered a lacerated kidney and a ruptured spleen during a match, marking a disastrous night for the rising star.
According to reports from zerotackle.com, this injury is a significant setback for the Knights, who are expected to drop further in the NRL power rankings.
Head coach Adam O'Brien expressed his shock at the situation.
He stated, "I think we're a long way away from knowing when he'll be actually participating in contact sport or even [be able to] lift anything heavy, I'd imagine.
So it's a pretty significant injury and something that we won't take lightly."
O'Brien emphasized the unlikelihood of Sharpe returning to the field in 2025, indicating that this injury represents a major challenge for the team, which is still aiming for a finals appearance amidst ongoing reshuffles.