The Canberra Raiders have issued an alarming injury report ahead of their round 9 matchup against the Gold Coast Titans, revealing that one player will be sidelined for an extended period while another will miss just one game.
Noah Martin is facing a lengthy recovery after the Raiders announced he will undergo surgery on both ankles due to separate syndesmosis injuries sustained during last week's encounter with the Wests Tigers.
The promising young player is scheduled to meet with a specialist this Friday, and surgery is planned shortly thereafter.
This dual procedure casts uncertainty over his return timeline, as syndesmosis injuries are often known for requiring significant recovery time.
To add to Canberra's challenges, Zac Hosking has been ruled out for Saturday's game after entering concussion protocols.
The forward has been classified as indefinitely unavailable, and the club intends to evaluate his condition on a week-to-week basis as he navigates the return-to-play protocols.
This presents a significant setback for a Raiders team aiming to gain momentum, and coach Ricky Stuart will need to utilize his depth as the Green Machine heads north to face the Gold Coast Titans this weekend.