Xavier Coates, a key player for the Melbourne Storm and Queensland Maroons, has been ruled out for three months following an Achilles injury. The setback comes just before the 2026 NRL season, leaving the Storm without one of their star forwards.
Storm rocked as Xavier Coates ruled out for three months
Melbourne Storm star Xavier Coates will miss the start of the 2026 NRL season after an Achilles injury forces a three‑month layoff.