2024 we were 3rd on the NRL injury ladder at the end of the season. This year we are currently 4th, close behind us are the Warriors who are currently second on the Premiership ladder. All of the teams higher on the injury ladder are above us on the premiership ladder.
2024 we had injuries to similar players
- Walsh (eyesocket fracture) and then knocked out cold in origin after that
- Reyno missed 12 games due to a bicep tear and came back underdone - we didnt have Hunt to fall back on, our halfback was Josh rogers for a while there.
- Haas - had knee surgery after round 2 missed 6 weeks
Other notable injuries to Walters, Mam, Piakura, Staggs, Gosiewski, Sailor, Arthars, Mariner, Smoothy...
Kevy had us on 7 wins this time in 2024, which would put us in 9th place 1 win outside the 8. We actually couldnt even field a full bench this round in 2024 due to injuries.
Injuries can't be madges excuse, if you want a coach that did better, Kevy did better with arguably worse injuries.