Cowboys Star to Undergo Scans After 'Cannonball' Tackle
Troubling news for the Cowboys as middle forward Tom Mikaele is set to undergo scans for a left knee injury incurred during the NRL season opener in Las Vegas.
An initial evaluation indicated a possible MCL sprain, resulting from an awkward tackle by Tyson Frizell, which caused Mikaele's knee to buckle.
This incident is characterized as a 'cannonball' tackle, where an additional defender joins in from an unexpected angle during the play.
It's anticipated that Mikaele could be sidelined for anywhere between two to eight weeks, contingent on the extent of the injury.
Disappointment echoed from Cowboys coach Todd Payten regarding how the situation was officiated, as he argued it deserved a stricter response and emphasized the need for consistent rulings.
"I'm really disappointed with how the Tom Mikaele incident was handled," Payten remarked in his post-match press conference.
"Considering you know, Kalyn gets up and plays on and Tom's out for the next six weeks."
"I'd just like a bit of consistency, but we'll see what happens through the week."
"It (Mikaele's injury) did hurt us. We had to use four interchanges prior to halftime even though the plan was to use three."