Eli Katoa ruled out of entire 2026 NRL season after head impacts and brain surgery
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Melbourne Storm backrower continues recovery at home
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Club refuses to put timeframe on return to playing after injuries
Melbourne Storm backrower Eli Katoa has been ruled out for the entire 2026 season as he recovers at home in Victoria, having returned from a prolonged stay in Auckland following brain surgery.
The 25-year-old suffered three head injuries in one afternoon while playing for Tonga in a Pacific Championship match against New Zealand and suffered seizures while on the sideline, triggering emergency medical attention.