Craig Bellamy, the head coach of the Storm, is struggling to comprehend the team's alarming injury situation, as two more players have been added to an already extensive list of casualties.
Centre Moses Leo sustained a concussion during their recent 30-4 defeat against Manly, while back rower Ativalu Lisati is facing a prolonged recovery due to an ankle injury.
They will join the likes of Xavier Coates, Eli Katoa, Jack Howarth, and Tui Kamikamica on the sidelines.
In addition, halfback Jahrome Hughes is expected to be unavailable for at least another week because of a hamstring concern.
Despite Bellamy's usual reluctance to use injuries as a justification for performance, the overwhelming number of absences has caught his attention.
"I wasn't going to complain about that but I don't think I've ever seen the injury toll we've had this year," Bellamy remarked during the post-match press conference in Melbourne.