Promising Sharks forward Jesse Colquhoun will be sidelined for an indefinite period after suffering a foot injury in last Friday's trial against the Bulldogs.
The 22-year-old has broken his fourth metatarsal, with the Cronulla medical staff to consult surgeons to determine the best course of action for his return to play. A timeframe is yet to be determined.
Colquhoun, who recently re-signed until the end of 2026, also cruelly broke a bone in his foot in last year's pre-season clash with Canterbury.
Fellow young gun Kade Dykes will miss the early rounds having sustained a minor hamstring injury in the 12-6 win at Belmore.
Halfback Daniel Atkinson came from the field after being hit high but passed his Head Injury Assessment on the night and subsequent testing.
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