Ben Murdoch-Masila was taken to hospital with a dislocated elbow as the Warriors sank to defeat Redcliffe against the Sharks, with a first-half advantage of two attempts to be easily defeated.
The incident basically marked a total of 180 in the Warriors ’fortune as they advanced 12-0 before losing 38-16.
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It has been a tough season for Murdoch-Masila in terms of injuries, after missing several weeks as a result of a hip injury from Thomas Flegler of Brisbane in April.
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The 31-year-old is ready for another long period on the sidelines, with confirmation during the second half of his new illness.
The injury occurred in the middle of the first half as he tried to make an entrance to the Sharks winger Will Kennedy and grabbed his arm in an awkward position.
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It came just after two quick tries from Cronulla, the first eight of Craig Fitzgibbon’s men’s 24 unanswered points.
Ben Murdoch-Masila leaves the field after being injured against the Sharks. (FOX Sports)
Except for a glorious defeat at the corner of Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, there was very little to be happy about in the second half for the Warriors, who lost their first game under interim coach Stacey Jones.
The Warriors have lost six games in a row, their last victory coming in April, with a field goal against the Raiders.
Next week will not be easy, as they welcome the Panthers on Saturday night.
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