NRL Rd 4 - Dolphins v Broncos
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Sean O'Sullivan of the Dolphins passes ball during the round four NRL match between the Dolphins and Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium on March 24, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

The Dolphins' injuries trouble have continued with halfback Sean O'Sullivan set to miss up to 16 weeks with a pectoral injury.

Having left the field in Friday night's game against the Broncos, O'Sullivan was clearly in pain shown by his facial expressions.

The pectoral injury means he will be set to miss between 12 to 16 weeks and will not return until the end of June at the earliest.

O'Sullivan has been a shining light for the Dolphins and has been able to lead the team in attack. As he faces a stint in the injury ward, Anthony Milford will have to step up in his absence

So far this season, O'Sullivan has set up three tries, two line-breaks and forced two dropouts. He has also been effective in defence with 93.1% tackle efficiency.

Tesi Niu will also join him on the sidelines after he damaged a medial ligament in his knee on Friday night.

Whilst Wayne Bennett suffered a double blow against Brisbane, there is some good news out of the game with Kodi Nikorima being cleared of a facial fracture.

Nikorima is likely to face the Dragons on Saturday, with Jeremy Marshall-King and Isaiya Katoa also in line for a return.

Bennett will also be able to select Edrick Lee who has fully returned from injury and played in the Hostplus Cup last weekend.