Brisbane Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds is no guarantee to play again, but said it wouldn;'t be a hail mary if he does get back onto the field.
Despite the Broncos being at he wrong end of the NRL ladder as the end of the season approaches, Reynolds has been in the headlines all week.
After being set to return from a concussion following missing the high-scoring loss to the Dolphins last weekend, Reynolds was overlooked by Michael Maguire on Tuesday afternoon for this weekend's clash with the New Zealand Warriors.
It led to the suggestion that Maguire's career was over, although Brisbane played it off as injury concerns.
That storyline was seemingly challenged directly by Adam Reynolds on Wednesday when he claimed he was actually feeling fine, and that his absence was an opportunity for young players to get their opportunity.
"If there is a farewell, there is a farewell. If not, look I'm happy with the career I've had. There are other players that probably deserve it more than I do and they have been a big part of the club for a lot longer than I have," Reynolds said.
"Every game you have is important, not just your last game, but I'll keep you guessing.
"Nothing really. It's a good opportunity for some young players to get a go and build on some combinations for the future."
Brisbane have since confirmed he has aggravated a calf injury and will be assessed on a "week-to-week" basis.
Speaking on Triple M Radio though, Reynolds again refuted the claim he could be done for his career, suggesting he doesn't need a miracle to play again in the next four weeks.
“I wouldn't say a Hail Mary (to return one last time), it's only a small strain,” he told Triple M's The Rush Hour with Dobbo and Elliott.
“I thought I was fine (earlier this week), but I got out there on the training paddock, felt really good but towards the back end of the day it pulled up a little lame.
“We've done a lot of hard work to get to where we've been since I arrived, so to get back out there with the boys one last time would be a fairytale.”
Brisbane are still a chance to claim the dreaded wooden spoon, although would need to lose all their games, with the St George Illawarra Dragons winning all of theirs.
Tom Duffy will again partner Ezra Mam in the halves this weekend.
