Bulldogs winger Jacob Kiraz could be set to spend time on the sideline after he injured his knee against the Eels.
Kiraz’s injury came during the first half when he was held up by two tacklers before Saxon Pryke came in low at the knees.
Kiraz had his knee heavily strapped and limped around but decided to stay on the field.
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The winger came out for the second half but eventually had to leave the field. Nine’s Emma Lawrence confirmed it was a suspected MCL injury.
Kiraz wasn’t the only player in pain during a bruising Sunday afternoon.
Parramatta hooker Ryley Smith didn’t return from the half-time sheds after he injured his sternum.
That injury adds to a horror injury toll for the Eels with nine players currently in the casualty ward. Matt Doorey, J’maine Hopgood and Bailey Simonsson are all out for the season.
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Matt Burton also had issues, notably when Mitchell Moses tackled him and his legs were put in an awkward position.
The Dogs five-eighth screamed in agony and received medical attention but eventually stayed on the field.
Kiraz was the first tryscorer in the match but by half-time the Eels were leading 18-4 thanks to four-pointers from Josh Addo-Carr, Ronald Volkman and Joash Papalii.
After the break it looked like the Bulldogs would mount a comeback when Lachlan Galvin was first to score.
However, tries to Dylan Walker, Tallyn Da Silva and a penalty goal from Moses meant the lead had gone to 32-10 with eight minutes left.
Both sides finished strong in attack, exchanging tries through Jonathan Sua, Will Penisini and Bronson Xerri. The Eels finished 38-20 winners.