The Brisbane Broncos are facing yet another setback in their injury woes, with second rower Jordan Riki and utility back Delouise Hoeter the latest casualties.
Riki, along with Adam Reynolds, Deine Mariner, and Payne Haas, adds to the growing list of sidelined players at Red Hill. He rolled his ankle during Wednesday’s training session, casting doubt over his availability for Friday night’s match against The Dolphins. Although the injury is not deemed severe, Riki is expected to miss Round 6, prompting significant adjustments to the team’s forward line-up.
Reports from The Courier Mail suggest that Patrick Carrigan will be moved to the edge, while Kobe Hetherington is being considered as a potential replacement at lock. This scenario may see either Martin Taupau or Benjamin Te Kura stepping up from the interchange bench.
Breaking-More injuries for @brisbanebroncos.Jordan Riki has been ruled out of friday nights blockbuster against @dolphinsnrl with ankle injury and Delouise Hoeter is out for the season with a knee injury both sustained at training yesterday.@9NewsQueensland @TripleM_NRL @wwos
— Ben Dobbin (@MyMateDobbo) April 9, 2024
Adding to the Broncos’ woes, utility back Delouise Hoeter has suffered a knee injury, possibly requiring surgery and ruling him out for the rest of the season. With his contract expiring at the end of the season, this setback could mark not only the end of his current campaign but also his tenure with the Broncos.
