The Canterbury Bulldogs' Jaeman Salmon fractured his ankle and will require surgery, impacting the forward roster.
The Canterbury Bulldogs are facing significant challenges with their forward roster as Phil Gould, director of rugby league, announced that Jaeman Salmon has suffered a fractured ankle that will require surgery.
Salmon, a key player in Cameron Ciraldo's squad, sustained the injury during the Bulldogs' recent comeback victory over the Canberra Raiders.
Initially, there were hopes that the injury might not be severe, but those hopes were dashed when Gould confirmed the diagnosis.
He stated, "Jaemon Salmon scans have revealed a fractured ankle… He will require surgery.