Newcastle Knights' star Kalyn Ponga is likely to miss the remainder of the 2024 season after sustaining a severe Lisfranc injury to his right foot, requiring at least three months of recovery. The injury, which occurred during a match against the Bulldogs, has resulted in Ponga being placed in a moon boot. This incident, happening just seven weeks before the first game of Origin, significantly impacts his chances of playing for the Maroons. The Knights have faced criticism from a rugby league veteran for their management of player injuries.
Knights superstar Kalyn Ponga could miss the rest of the 2024 season after suffering a horror foot injury on Sunday afternoon. https://t.co/gK91KZVo3D
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Kalyn Ponga will be sidelined for months after scans confirmed he suffered a Lisfranc injury to his right foot. Details: https://t.co/UiGR5XTTp9 https://t.co/TjKWzbnjqL
Just seven weeks out from Game One of Origin, Kalyn Ponga's chances of featuring in the Maroons side have been been dashed, with the Newcastle superstar reportedly set to be sidelined for three months. #9News READ MORE: https://t.co/MCr0IWMCRD https://t.co/ejANwaTkyy
There are fears that Kalyn Ponga could miss the rest of the season with a foot injury๐ And one rugby league great has slammed the Knights for their injury management of the star fullback. https://t.co/zDFk26CtNh
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Look away Knights fans... Ponga has left the field against the Bulldogs and has been put in a moon boot ๐ฏ CASUALTY WARD ๐ https://t.co/OIaA6RPFPG https://t.co/JnIadatpA9
The Bulldogs have lost a front rower only minutes into their clash with the Knights... CASUALTY WARD ๐ https://t.co/OIaA6RPFPG https://t.co/X0TwHIad4G