Adam Reynolds injury: Brisbane Broncos provide positive update on halfback Adam Reynolds was stretchered off in the first half of Brisbane’s clash with Melbourne which the Broncos went on to lose 24-16 at AAMI Park.
It is now 13 losses in a row for Kevin Walters’ men against the Storm but of greater concern will be the health and well-being of their talismanic halfback.
Adam Reynolds injury news Reynolds hurt himself after smashing into the turf while attempting to ground the ball in the in-goal area during a mad scramble involving Herbie Farnworth and Harry Grant.
MORE: Hip drop drama rears its ugly head once again as Kevin Walters is left bemused The halfback face-planted into the pitch and remained down as the play was sent up to the Bunker for a review, with the Broncos eventually being awarded a controversial try to Farnworth.
Although in concerning scenes, Brisbane’s medical team attended to Reynolds whilst he remained motionless on the ground, before he was stretchered off.
“There was a lot of concern when Adam Reynolds hit his head on the ground.
You could feel the nerves in his neck hurting,” Fox League’s Lara Pitt reported from the sideline.
“He has healed from a serious neck injury, but he won’t be back in this game.
” The view from inside the dressing room at half-time shows Reynolds sitting before Kurt Capewell led the team.
While he was off the field in the second half, he was seen on video talking to Kotoni Staggs.
Despite suffering yet another defeat against Melbourne, the captain watched from the sidelines as his teammates defied all adversity to prove their Premier League credentials.
When asked about the condition of Reynolds, who was not present at the postgame press conference, Walters said he was “not feeling well.
” “He’s our leader and he played good football for us and that’s what I’m proud of for them,” Walters said.
The coach was asked to elaborate more on Reynolds, but said the No.
7 was still out of sorts and was also suffering from a shoulder injury.
“We’ll have to wait and get him back to Brisbane and see how he does,” Mr Walters said.
I didn’t think he would play next week, but it’s okay, it’s just the beginning.
“We’ll give him some rest and bring him back when he’s healthy.
” “He took a bad fall tonight and hit his face, but we hope he’ll be well again in a short period of time.
” The Broncos are on a roll, but the club’s head of performance has provided an update on Reynolds’ status.
, provided by Dave Ballard and confirmed that he avoided serious neck injury.
“Reino no longer has any neck issues and will be observed for the next few days as part of the concussion protocol,” the statement said.
“He received a Category 2 rating during the game and we will monitor his progress through concussion protocols over the next few days to determine his return to play.
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