Melbourne Storm's Eliesa Katoa to learn playing status in months

Eliesa Katoa of the Melbourne Storm will find out in three to four months whether he can return to play after a traumatic head injury suffered in the 2025 Pacific Championships. Katoa missed the entire 2026 NRL season following the incident, which resulted in serious health complications. Doctors are currently assessing his recovery, and career-defining scans are scheduled within the next six weeks. While he remains hopeful of returning to the field, the nature of his injury and ongoing concerns about concussions could delay his comeback as the Storm prepare for the 2027 NRL season.

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