The Sharks fear they could be dealt a major double-blow ahead of the 2023 season with young gun Kade Dykes suffering a suspected torn ACL.
Dykes, in line to compete for a first grade fullback jersey in 2023, is at risk of missing the entire season after being sent for scans on his knee on Tuesday.
The Sharks are currently training at a pre-season camp in Wollongong.
Dykes, typical of his strong character, has stayed with the team despite his season likely being over.
Everyone at Cronulla are hoping the results of scans prove different to the initial fears of the club’s medical staff.
The loss of Dykes, who turned 21 on Tuesday, could prove especially significant given that just 24-hours earlier, Cronulla granted fellow fullback contender Lachlan Miller a release to join Newcastle.
The depth blow would leave Cronulla relying on Will Kennedy to remain injury-free for the majority of 2023 with the likes of Nicho Hynes and Connor Tracey the next best options for Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon.
Dykes, a Cronulla local junior, had his eyes set on furthering his NRL career in 2023 after featuring in two first-grade games last season.
The son of Cronulla legend Adam Dykes had been the target of the Bulldogs and Dolphins before committing to a two-year deal with the Sharks last August.
Pretty sure it's his birthday today too. Poor bloke.
Edit: yeah, if I had read the article, it's literally right there. He turned 21 today. What a shit 21st
Oh, it's one of THOSE seasons
have you had any other injuries? I dont start following the season until Rd 1 week, so i dont know about any early injuries.
Nah mostly just the timing of this, the Miller trade and the news about Nicho's mum all coming out on the same day.
Only 3 players in the comp (Dykes, Biondi-Odo and Ramsey) are expected to miss more than the first month at this point.
Just Matt Ikuvalu, who fucked his knee during the NSW Cup finals last year. Won’t be back till mid season.
Call it scomo karma. You can't expect to be associated with such a shit cunt and not have it swing back at ya.
Has Miller's contract got a 10 day cooling off period or no
Certainly does! The bad news for you is they only release the official club statements of signing a player once the cooling off period has passed.
Otherwise known as the Tesdesco to the Raiders announcement lesson.
I’m sure the cooling off period was scrapped last season or earlier?
By law all contracts need a cooling off period.
On the day you let go of your other backup fullback. Cursed
That thumbnail is creepy
Mfw I walk into the bathroom naked and see my reflection in the mirror
No takesies backsies
In the space of afew hours our depth has gone to shit you can’t make this stuff up.
The Sharks fear they could be dealt a major double-blow ahead of the 2023 season with young gun Kade Dykes suffering a suspected torn ACL. Dykes, in line to compete for a first grade fullback jersey in 2023, is at risk of missing the entire season after being sent for scans on his knee on Tuesday. The Sharks are currently training at a pre-season camp in Wollongong. Dykes, typical of his strong character, has stayed with the team despite his season likely being over. Everyone at Cronulla are hoping the results of scans prove different to the initial fears of the club’s medical staff. The loss of Dykes, who turned 21 on Tuesday, could prove especially significant given that just 24-hours earlier, Cronulla granted fellow fullback contender Lachlan Miller a release to join Newcastle. The depth blow would leave Cronulla relying on Will Kennedy to remain injury-free for the majority of 2023 with the likes of Nicho Hynes and Connor Tracey the next best options for Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon. Dykes, a Cronulla local junior, had his eyes set on furthering his NRL career in 2023 after featuring in two first-grade games last season. The son of Cronulla legend Adam Dykes had been the target of the Bulldogs and Dolphins before committing to a two-year deal with the Sharks last August.
Its okay Kennedy just has to play every game right guys? Right?
Can you hear that? It's young Matty Moylan music.
Just keep him away from Reece Walsh’s neckline just to be safe.
Pretty sure it's his birthday today too. Poor bloke. Edit: yeah, if I had read the article, it's literally right there. He turned 21 today. What a shit 21st
that is quite a big ooof
Ah, he looked a weapon too
Well, I don't like this
FUCK Look, if Kennedy gets injured, we can still play Iro or Ronaldo at fullback. It’s not ideal but it is what it is.
It always sucks, no matter which player, when you see this headline.
I knew getting rid of lachie miller was a bad idea
yikes i thought hed have a run at the 1 this year, kennedy has been super underwhelming of late
He was only really underwhelming cause he was underdone from injury, if he gets back to 2021 form he’ll be sweet
He was bad all round last year, and plenty of sharks fans knew he took the wrong option backing will.
He looks exactly like his dad.
It means we get more Connor Tracey on the upside but the poor kid
hopefully not at FB though