If a winless start to the season wasn't bad enough, the Canberra Raiders have been dealt another massive injury blow in the wake of their disappointing 20-14 round two NRL loss to the Redcliffe Dolphins.
Raiders prop Ata Mariota has broken his hand and will miss between four and six weeks.
It further hits the Green Machine's forward stocks, Josh Papali'i unlikely to return from a calf injury in time for their round-three clash against the Cronulla Sharks at Canberra Stadium next Sunday.