Andrew Fifita has reportedly been placed in an induced coma in a Brisbane hospital intensive care unit after suffering a significant laryngeal injury on Sunday. The Cronulla forward is in a stable condition after being rushed to hospital shortly after the Sharks' 16-14 NRL loss to Newcastle in Redcliffe. He is due to see specialists to determine the next course of action on Monday afternoon. Should he undergo surgery it will end his season after playing just six games for the Sharks in 2021. Fifita copped a blow to the throat early in the second half the round 22 loss and reported trouble breathing, as well as difficulty swallowing and a hoarse voice. About 20 minutes after the game ended a distressed Fifita was brought out of the dressing sheds and onto the field where he was examined by paramedics before being taken to hospital by ambulance. The 32-year-old played just 13 minutes of the game, coming off in the 39th minute for a head injury assessment after colliding with Kurt Mann's shoulder while taking a hit-up.
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