LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Newcastle Knights and Queensland Maroons fans were devastated after the confirmation that Kalyn Ponga would miss the rest of the 2025 season.
The news followed his surgery on a Lisfranc injury sustained during the previous weekend, resulting in a lengthy rehabilitation period.
Ponga expressed his disappointment, stating, "Obviously disappointing and gutted [that] I'll potentially miss out on the rest of the year, but it is what it is now." With Ponga sidelined, the No.
1 jersey for the upcoming State of Origin decider will be worn by Dolphins player Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
This injury marks a significant blow for the Knights, as Ponga has been a crucial player for the team.