LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Cronulla Sharks rising star Kade Dykes has sustained his third consecutive season-ending injury.
According to zerotackle.com, Dykes, who was working his way back through the NSW Cup with the Newtown Jets, suffered a non-contact knee injury while facing the Western Suburbs Magpies at Lidcombe Oval.
Initially, there were concerns about a knee dislocation, but scans revealed that the 23-year-old has a ruptured patella tendon.
This serious injury means Dykes will be sidelined for six to nine months during his recovery.
His luck has taken a serious downturn since making his first-grade debut in 2022, where he played two games but has not been able to add to his tally since.