Knights face injury concerns for Francis Manuleleua and Trey Mooney

Newcastle Knights forwards Francis Manuleleua and Trey Mooney face separate injury timelines ahead of the upcoming NRL finals series. Manuleleua suffered a dislocated elbow during the first half of a recent match but avoided a fracture, keeping his potential return to the field for the finals period possible. Conversely, medical scans confirmed a fractured scapula for Trey Mooney, ruling the front rower out for the remainder of the 2026 season. These injuries add to a mounting casualty list for the club, which is already missing Dylan Lucas, Dylan Brown, and Jacob Saifiti. Saifiti is currently serving a four-week suspension following a high tackle. The Knights are scheduled for a bye in Round 27 before they begin their campaign in Week 1 of the elimination finals.

• 4:37 AMZero Tackle NRL — Knights reveal injury update for Manuleleua, Mooney ahead of finals