LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
'Gut-wrenching': Adam Reynolds injury blow leaves NRL in despair
Adam Reynolds, a true warrior of the rugby league battlefield, has dealt a devastating blow to the NRL fraternity with his latest injury setback at the hands of fate.
The Melbourne Storm narrowly escaped with a thrilling 34-32 victory over Brisbane, but the NRL world was left reeling as Broncos' fearless leader Adam Reynolds was left in tears at halftime due to his injury woes.
In a moment that will go down in rugby league folklore, Reynolds, who had been pulling the strings for the Broncos in their 18-16 lead, collided with Cameron Munster in a clash that seemed innocuous at first but left the star halfback clutching his heavily strapped right leg after a possible knee-on-knee collision.
This leg injury has plagued Reynolds in recent times, casting a dark shadow over his heroic efforts on the field.
Despite the pain, Reynolds displayed immense courage by returning to the field and delivering a perfectly executed grubber kick into the in-goal area before halftime.
But as the battle-weary champion left the field, his frustration boiled over, culminating in a heartbreaking moment that will be etched in the annals of NRL history.