LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a shock to NRL fans, Mitchell Moses and Nathan Cleary have both been sidelined by injuries, leaving Parramatta and Penrith in a state of 'absolute carnage'.
Moses, the talismanic halfback for the Eels, is set to miss up to two months of action due to a fractured foot suffered in their recent victory over Manly.
This news came hot on the heels of the revelation that Cleary, the star playmaker for the Panthers, is dealing with a hamstring issue that will keep him out of the upcoming clash with the Roosters.
Cleary, who sustained his injury against the Broncos, hopes to return after just one game, but Penrith may err on the side of caution and hold him out until after their bye in round six.
Meanwhile, Moses faces an even longer spell on the sidelines, with Parramatta confirming he could be out for up to eight weeks, dealing a significant blow to their season.
Both halfbacks had been instrumental in their respective teams' success, with Moses even earning a State of Origin call-up in 2023 due to Cleary's previous injury.
Now, Moses will have to battle back to fitness in order to stake his claim for a spot in the NSW squad once again.
The loss of these key players has left fans and pundits alike in disbelief, as the teams scramble to adjust to the absence of their star playmakers.