Written by Megan Taylor, sports reporter covering international sports since 2020
Campbell Graham injury concerns have deepened for the South Sydney Rabbitohs after the star centre re-aggravated his calf during Thursday night’s NRL clash with the Manly Sea Eagles at Brookvale.
The 26-year-old had only recently returned from the same calf issue suffered in Round 11 against the Dolphins, but reports suggest he could now miss up to a month.
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Rabbitohs Injury List Grows
Graham’s latest setback is another blow for Wayne Bennett’s squad, with South Sydney already missing Latrell Mitchell, Jack Wighton and Talanoa Penitani from the outside backs.
Long-term injuries to Isaiah Tass and Adam Elliott have added to the pressure during a difficult run for the Rabbitohs, who have now lost three straight matches against the Manly Sea Eagles, North Queensland Cowboys and Dolphins.
South Sydney’s injury toll was already a major talking point last season, and the club is again being forced to shuffle key positions while trying to stay in touch with the NRL finals race.
Official team lists, fixtures and injury news can be followed through the NRL website.
Graham Faces Another Frustrating Wait
Graham was once widely tipped as a future regular for the New South Wales Blues, with his defensive strength, carries out of yardage and edge finishing making him one of the NRL’s most complete outside backs.
Repeated injuries have stopped him from building a steady run of football, just as he appeared ready to push deeper into the representative frame.
The Rabbitohs are expected to be careful with the calf issue because it is a repeat problem and Graham remains an important player for the back end of the season.
South Sydney now turn their focus to Thursday night’s match against the Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium, where Bennett’s side will need a sharper response during the Origin period.