The Dolphins have received a significant boost ahead of the upcoming NRL season, with one of the club’s most promising young stars revealing a long-awaited timeline for his return after enduring a brutal two-year battle with a recurring shoulder injury. The setback, which has sidelined him for back-to-back seasons, has tested his resilience, patience, and mental strength—but now, he says he can finally see the finish line.
After undergoing multiple rehabilitation phases and a deeply challenging recovery process, the Dolphins utility confirmed he is targeting a mid-season return in 2025, marking what would be his first appearance in top-grade football since the initial injury. Speaking openly about the emotional and physical toll, he admitted that being away from the game he loves pushed him to some of the toughest moments of his career.
“I’ve been waiting to get to this point for a long time. When you’re out for one season, it hurts—but two seasons? It breaks something inside you. I just kept telling myself to keep fighting, keep doing the work, and eventually the body would respond. Now it finally has.”
The Dolphins have supported him closely throughout the ordeal, with coaching staff and medical personnel taking a long-term approach to ensure he returns stronger—not just sooner. Coach Wayne Bennett has repeatedly emphasised that the club refuses to rush players back from major injuries, a philosophy that has shaped the player’s carefully managed recovery program.
With the Dolphins building a more stable and competitive roster for 2025, the return of the hard-running back is expected to add depth, versatility, and much-needed spark off the bench. His ability to cover multiple positions and inject energy into the attack made him one of the club’s standout rising talents before his injury woes derailed his momentum.
Fans have responded with overwhelming support, flooding social media with messages of encouragement as he edges closer to full-contact training. The player says the backing has meant more than people realise.
“When you’re stuck on the sidelines for this long, you start to wonder if the game has moved on without you. But the fans never forgot me. That kept me going.”
If his rehabilitation continues smoothly, the Dolphins could see him back on the field by Round 10–12—marking not only a return to football, but a triumph over adversity.
