Knights injury update: worst fears confirmed for Brown, Lucas
Newcastle Knights players Dylan Brown and Dylan Lucas have been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to serious injuries sustained during a recent match. Brown suffered an ACL tear, while Lucas requires surgery for a fractured ankle.
Why it matters
The loss of key players significantly impacts the team's performance and roster depth for the remainder of the NRL season and international competition eligibility.
The Newcastle Knights have confirmed Dylan Brown and Dylan Lucas have both suffered season-ending injuries.
All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper All other regional websites in your area Continue The club provided an official update on Saturday, revealing Brown had torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee and Lucas required ankle surgery.
Dylan Brown. Picture AAP Lucas spent the night in hospital after dislocating and fracturing his left ankle midway through the first half of Friday's 23-22 loss to the Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Brown had scans on Saturday morning, confirming the expected severity of his knee injury.
The halfback tore his ACL in a non-contact incident 15 minutes into the second half.
Brown partially tore the same ACL two years ago playing for Parramatta but it will now require an operation.
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