Dynamic SP Hunters centre, Thompson Teteh’s season, is over.
With eight minutes to go in Saturday’s 24 to 20 loss to the Townsville Blackhawks, Teteh suffered a season ending injury after getting kneed in a tackle by Blackhawks half-back Michael Parker-Welsh.
Teteh remained on the field and completed the game but saw a doctor after full time, who rushed him to Townsville Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery.
PNG Rugby League Chief Executive Officer, Bob Cutmore, said Teteh was in a stable condition on Sunday night and after a medical review, was released from hospital this yesterday.
“Thompson was in a lot of pain and went through an operation which finished at 4.30am early on Sunday morning. The operation was successful and we are hopeful Teteh will return to Port Moresby on Wednesday,” said Cutmore.
Assistant coach Nigel Hukula remained in Townsville to be with Teteh.
Hunters coach Michael Marum visited Teteh in hospital before leaving, saying the care and attention given to Teteh by the hospital staff was first class.
“The operation was successful and a big thank you to the Townsville hospital staff,” Marum said. “I have reviewed the video footage of the incident and it looks very nasty with the knee going straight into the groin area.”
Marum said Teteh’s family have been informed and all care and attention will be given to Thompson during his recovery.
“Thompson has been in dynamic form lately and this season ending injury will be a big loss for us as we head into the last two games and the finals series. We will give him every support and wish him a speedy recovery,” said Marum.