Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs star winger Jacob Kiraz has suffered a suspected syndesmosis injury, which could be a catastrophic blow to the club’s premiership chances.
While the Bulldogs took their time getting past a second-tier Penrith Panthers side on Thursday night, all eyes were on Kiraz when he left the field of play with ten minutes remaining in the match after landing on his ankle.
Limping off in pain and visibly distraught, the suspected syndesmosis injury to the winger spoiled a good night for the club, which saw them secure a spot in the top-four for the first time since 2012 – they made the Grand Final that year, taking on the Stom.
According to NRL Physio, if confirmed to be a syndesmosis, it would see him spend multiple weeks on the sidelines.
In what could potentially be a season-ending blow, Blake Wilson, Enari Tuala and Jethro Rinakama will contend for the vacant wing position, with Ciraldo not providing any hints on who would potentially replace him.
“It’s a bit swollen in there, it doesn’t look great, but hopefully it’s just a rolled ankle,” coach Cameron Ciraldo said after the match.
“He’ll get it scanned tomorrow.”
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