SAD NEWS: Bulldogs utility set to miss remainder of the season

As the Canterbury Bulldogs push to secure a top-four spot and aim for their first premiership since 2004, they have been dealt a significant setback.

In the final minutes of last night’s match against the New Zealand Warriors, utility Kurt Mann sustained an injury, and scans have confirmed he has broken his collarbone, according to 9News journalist Danny Weidler.

This is a major blow for the Bulldogs, especially following the news that their captain, Stephen Crichton, was charged earlier in the day by the Match Review Committee (MRC) and could face up to a two-week suspension.

Mann, who primarily plays in the lock position, has been a key player this season, featuring in 17 matches. During these games, he has scored two tries, made 31 tackle busts, completed 459 tackles, and averaged 90 running metres per match.

Mann’s season is likely over, depending on how far the Bulldogs progress in the finals. However, there’s a chance he could return ahead of schedule and still contribute to the finals series.

According to NRL Physio, Mann is expected to spend at least six weeks on the sidelines to allow for proper bone healing, as it’s a challenging injury to recover from quickly.

Currently sitting in fifth place, the Bulldogs will face crucial matchups against the Manly Sea Eagles and the North Queensland Cowboys over the next two weeks as they aim to break into the top four and overtake the Roosters and Sharks.

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