Melbourne Storm veteran Tui Kamikamica is in hospital after the club said he suffered a suspected stroke on Monday morning.
The 31-year-old Fijian international is in his 10th season at the club, but his immediate playing future is uncertain while he remains in hospital.
Kamikamica has been an important part of their middle forward rotation and signed a new deal in January for the 2026 campaign, with the veteran coming off the bench on Saturday night in the loss to North Queensland.
His health is the sole concern for the club who released the following statement.
“Melbourne Storm can confirm that forward Tui Kamikamica is currently in hospital following a medical episode on Monday morning.
“He has undergone treatment for a suspected stroke and is recovering in hospital.
“Tui is receiving the best possible care and is being supported by hospital specialists, alongside the club’s medical staff.
“The club asks that Tui’s privacy is respected at this time.
“Further updates will be provided when appropriate.”
The injury blow is a further setback for the competition heavyweights who are already without superstars Eli Katoa (head knocks) and Xavier Coates (Achilles).
The Storm were beaten in the last two grand finals and are coming off consecutive losses after blowing big leads.
Their depth will be tested in the coming weeks, with young gun Cooper Clarke likely to be given a bigger role as coach Craig Bellamy tries to navigate what has become a very tough period for the club.
But the on-field stuff takes a back seat to Kamikamica and his health as he and his family go through their battle.
