LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a heart-wrenching blow for the Cronulla Sharks, young gun Jesse Colquhoun has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 NRL season due to a devastating knee injury.
The 22-year-old warrior was forced off the battlefield during a recent clash against the Wests Tigers, and the club has now confirmed he has suffered a dreaded ACL rupture.
This setback will see the promising youngster, with just 11 first-grade battles under his belt, endure a grueling rehabilitation period of nine to twelve months.
In a best-case scenario, he may be ready to make a heroic comeback in the opening month of the 2025 season.
However, if the road to recovery is paved with obstacles, he may have to bide his time in the trenches of the NSW Cup with the Newtown Jets before reclaiming his rightful place on the NRL battleground.
Adding salt to the wounds, the resilient young forward had only recently returned from a foot fracture suffered in a fiery pre-season skirmish against the Canterbury Bulldogs earlier this year.
As the rugby league fraternity rallies around this gallant warrior in his time of need, all eyes will be on his triumphant return to the field, where he will no doubt emerge stronger and more determined than ever before.