NRL Injury News Summary – Round 25:

- Broncos’ fullback Reece Walsh will see a surgeon Monday for a high-grade syndesmosis injury, likely ruling him out for up to eight weeks and ending his Kangaroos World Cup hopes.

- Warriors’ halfback Luke Metcalf may be done for the season after clutching at his hamstring while attempting a conversion against Brisbane.

- Sharks five-eighth Braydon Trindall dislocated his shoulder scoring a try but has avoided season-ending surgery, with a finals return still on the cards.

- Panthers skipper Isaah Yeo received the green light on his pectoral injury and could return in time for the final’s series.

Walsh Blow Rocks Broncos and Kangaroos

Reece Walsh's Saturday night nightmare against the Warriors has been confirmed as a high-grade syndesmosis injury, with scans on Sunday setting up a surgical consult on Monday. 

The Broncos superstar is facing up to eight weeks on the sidelines, all but wiping out his shot at Australia's World Cup opener against the Kiwis on Thursday, October 15.

Warriors’ fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has been slapped with a two-game ban charge over the hip drop tackle that sparked the injury.

Adding to Brisbane's headache, captain Adam Reynolds has copped a grade 1 soleus strain at training, putting his farewell season in serious doubt. The Broncos will assess the premiership-winner week-by-week.

Warriors and Sharks Sweat on Playmakers

Luke Metcalf's return lasted just one week before his troublesome hamstring flared again, this time while lining up a shot at goal. 

Coach Andrew Webster is still holding out hope for a back-end-of-the-season cameo.

Cronulla's Braydon Trindall managed to score before dislocating his shoulder at Ocean Protect Stadium, but there's a silver lining: no season-ending surgery required, with a finals return the target. 

The Sharks are already without Jesse Ramien, who has played his final match in black, white and blue after pectoral surgery.

Panthers and Roosters Get Positive News

The premiership favourites received a welcome boost with Isaah Yeo (pectoral) avoiding the knife and eyeing a finals return. 

However, centre Paul Alamoti will get scans for a leg injury sustained late in the 12-6 loss to the Roosters.

At the Tricolours, James Tedesco fell short of a Round 24 return but is tracking towards Round 25. 

Coach Trent Robinson expects Angus Crichton (foot) and Daniel Tupou (shoulder) back before the finals begin.

Widespread Damage Across the Comp

The injury carnage stretched across nearly every fixture:

Raiders: Morgan Smithies failed his HIA

Titans: Dean Ieremia (hamstring) and Josh Patston (head knock) both sidelined

Knights: Dane Gagai off at halftime with a hamstring issue

Tigers: Sunia Turuva limped off with a knee complaint, though Benji Marshall downplayed the concern

Bulldogs: Sitili Tupouniua re-injured his hamstring in his comeback match

Rabbitohs: Adam Elliott (groin) added to a growing list including Ashton Ward and Jamie Humphreys

Eels: Isaiah Iongi ruled out for the season with a syndesmosis and MCL injury

Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic still 1-2 weeks from a hamstring return

With finals footy fast approaching, medical rooms across the competition are working overtime. 

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