A potential season-end injury suffered by growing cowboy second-rower Helium Luke has damaged an unprecedented resurgence in North Queensland.
Wide World of Sports has confirmed with the club that Lukey committed suicide by breaking a suspicious ACL during the Cowboys’ 31-12 win over the Dragons on Friday night.
The 21-year-old came off the tackle after injuring his right knee in the 15th minute off the field in Townsville.
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The good news for Cowboys fans is that Jeremiah Nanaie, another young North Queensland back-rower, revealed at half-time that his injury was not serious during the State of Origin opener.
Nanai died of a right ankle injury during Queensland’s 16-10 win over New South Wales on Wednesday night.
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The 19-year-old left the game and returned to the field, but was not named for the Cowboys’ match against the Dragons.
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“The fingers crossed Tuesday. I’ll find out if I can play next week,” Jonathan Thurston told Nanai Nine’s coverage.
“It’s just a minor injury.”
More to come.
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