Returning to the field for the first time since Round 15, Manly Sea Eagles back-rower Haumole Olakau’atu is set for another spell on the sideline.
Dislocating his shoulder in Round 15 against the Gold Coast Titans, Olakau’atu left the field in agony against the Canterbury Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon, holding his shoulder in pain.
It has since been confirmed that he has dislocated his shoulder again.
Previously missing more than a month of football due to his first dislocation, it is a significant blow to the Sea Eagles as they prepare for the back end of the 2025 NRL season and make a run towards the Finals series.
“Our medical staff said to Haumole and myself when you dislocate your shoulder the first time there’s around a 90% risk that you’ll do it again,” Seibold said.
“We wanted to take that risk. He had six weeks conditioning and trained fully for the last two weeks. He just got his shoulder in an awkward position.
“I would expect he will have an operation when appropriate. We won’t see him again this year.”
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