Canberra player Albert Hopoate burned arm, asked coach to train, ruled out of game.
Canberra outside back Albert Hopoate suffered severe burns to his right arm when an oil can behind a barbecue exploded - then he asked coach Ricky Stuart if he could still train the next day.
Hopoate has been ruled out of Sunday's clash against Cronulla because of the accident.
This masthead obtained footage of the 23-year-old's blistered and swollen right arm.
Albert's father John said his son was at teammate Corey Harawira-Naera's house on Monday night when the accident happened.