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Coates out for three months with Achilles injury

Melbourne Storm and Queensland Maroons star Xavier Coates has been ruled out for three months with an Achilles injury on the eve of the 2026 NRL season.

Storm and Queensland Maroons star Xavier Coates faces a three-month layoff after suffering an Achilles injury. The setback comes just before the 2026 NRL season.

The 2026 campaign is now in doubt for Coates, who was expected to play a key role for both club and state this year.