Wigan Warriors confirm devastating season-ending injury
Wigan Warriors have confirmed the devastating injury news that hooker Brad O’Neill has ruptured his ACL meaning he will miss the remainder of the 2024 season.
Depending on how his recovery goes, it’s highly likely that he will miss much of the pre-season and perhaps even the start of the 2025 campaign with the timeline as yet unclear as O’Neill awaits a specialist’s verdict.
Matt Peet announced the news when speaking to the media ahead of his side’s game against Huddersfield Giants on Thursday night with the news later shared via the club’s social media feeds.
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors confirm devastating season-ending injury
Wigan Warriors have confirmed the devastating injury news that hooker Brad O’Neill has ruptured his ACL meaning he will miss the remainder of the 2024 season.
Depending on how his recovery goes, it’s highly likely that he will miss much of the pre-season and perhaps even the start of the 2025 campaign with the timeline as yet unclear as O’Neill awaits a specialist’s verdict.
Matt Peet announced the news when speaking to the media ahead of his side’s game against Huddersfield Giants on Thursday night with the news later shared via the club’s social media feed
Wigan Warriors had earlier announced their 21-man squad for the game and O’Neill was a notable but expected omission with fans having feared for the worst after seeing him go down holding his knee without contact in the 40-4 defeat to Warrington Wolves.
Those worst fears have now been confirmed by Matt Peet.
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In his short career so far, Brad O’Neill has won it all and ahead of the 2024 season, he was handed the number nine shirt, highlighting the faith Matt Peet had in him despite his youth.
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors confirm devastating season-ending injury
Wigan Warriors have confirmed the devastating injury news that hooker Brad O’Neill has ruptured his ACL meaning he will miss the remainder of the 2024 season.
Depending on how his recovery goes, it’s highly likely that he will miss much of the pre-season and perhaps even the start of the 2025 campaign with the timeline as yet unclear as O’Neill awaits a specialist’s verdict.
Matt Peet announced the news when speaking to the media ahead of his side’s game against Huddersfield Giants on Thursday night with the news later shared via the club’s social media feeds.
Wigan Warriors had earlier announced their 21-man squad for the game and O’Neill was a notable but expected omission with fans having feared for the worst after seeing him go down holding his knee without contact in the 40-4 defeat to Warrington Wolves.
Those worst fears have now been confirmed by Matt Peet.
Wigan Warriors Quiz: Can you name these former Super League players? #2
Wigan Warriors star out for the season
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In his short career so far, Brad O’Neill has won it all and ahead of the 2024 season, he was handed the number nine shirt, highlighting the faith Matt Peet had in him despite his youth.
Peet has now confirmed the injury status of Wigan Warriors’ 22-year-old star, revealing: “It’s confirmed that he’s done his ACL, and he’s still got to follow up with a specialist.
“All our concerns are with Brad who’s been through this before and is determined to come stronger than ever.”