Melbourne Storm veteran Tui Kamikamica is in hospital after the club said he suffered a suspected stroke on Monday morning. <\/p>\n
The 31-year-old Fijian international is in his tenth season at the club, but his immediate playing future is uncertain while he remains in hospital. <\/p>\n
Kamikamica has been an important part of their middle forward rotation and signed a new deal in January for the 2026 campaign, with the veteran coming off the bench on Saturday night in the loss to North Queensland. <\/p>\n
His health is the sole concern for the club who released the following statement. <\/p>\n
\u201cMelbourne Storm can confirm that forward Tui Kamikamica is currently in hospital following a medical episode on Monday morning.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has undergone treatment for a suspected stroke and is recovering in hospital.<\/p>\n
\u201cTui is receiving the best possible care and is being supported by hospital specialists, alongside the club\u2019s medical staff.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe club asks that Tui\u2019s privacy is respected at this time.<\/p>\n
\u201cFurther updates will be provided when appropriate.\u201d<\/p>\n
The injury blow is a further setback for the competition heavyweights who are already without superstars Eli Katoa (head knocks) and Xavier Coates (Achilles). <\/p>\n
The Storm were beaten in the last two grand finals and are coming off consecutive losses after blowing big leads. <\/p>\n
Their depth will be tested in the coming weeks, with young gun Cooper Clarke likely to be given a bigger role as coach Craig Bellamy tried to navigate what has become a very tough period for the club. <\/p>\n
But the on field stuff takes a back seat to Kamikamica and his health as he and his family go through their battle. <\/p>\n