Mitch Moses, the New South Wales halfback, informed ABC Sport that his right bicep suffered significant damage following the Blues’ hard-fought Origin win against Queensland. The Parramatta standout left the field in the final minutes, holding his arm after being tackled. Doctors fear it might be a torn bicep, potentially sidelining him for the remainder of the season. Despite the injury, Moses managed to score the Blues’ second try, securing their 14-4 victory at Lang Park.
The 29-year-old, who had already missed a significant part of the season for the Eels due to a foot fracture in round three, expressed his joy to ABC Sport over the victory.
“It’s the best ever … it’s the best feeling ever,” Moses, who participated in New South Wales’s two wins this season, exclaimed.
However, when asked about his bicep, Moses was more somber.
“It’s gone. It’s gone,” he lamented.
Any injury to Moses would be devastating news for the Eels, who currently occupy 16th place on the NRL ladder with just four wins this season, three of which were with Moses playing.
The Eels will have a bye in round 20 but will face the ladder-leading Melbourne Storm at home in round 21.
Blues coach Michael Maguire praised Mitch Moses, saying, “I really appreciate Mitch and his personality fits well in this environment.” Maguire emphasized Moses’s confidence in his game, which he felt was crucial in breaking open the match.
Penrith will also be concerned about the fitness of one of their Blues representatives, Dylan Edwards, who appeared to suffer a knee injury late in the game. The Panthers fullback received treatment in the in-goal area but managed to continue playing after his knee was taped up.
Reece Walsh finished the game in discomfort, holding his ribs after taking hits when he was without the ball, a concern highlighted by Maroons coach Billy Slater.
“He was definitely taking quite a few hits off the ball,” Slater remarked during the press conference. “Having been out there myself, I understand what he’s experiencing.”
Brisbane stands to suffer greatly if they lose their fullback for any period. The team has now lost six consecutive NRL matches and faces the risk of missing the finals, despite reaching the grand final last year.
