Scans today confirmed Stewart Mills will more than likely miss the remainder of the 2010 season with the Cronulla Sharks.

The local junior tore his right anterior cruciate ligament (knee) and broke his right fibula in the trial game against the Manly Sea Eagles last weekend and will need to undergo a knee reconstruction.

After a sensational opening 15 minutes, it was bitter blow for the former Yarrawarrah Tiger who was a shining light during his time on the field.

"It's a bit sore, it's more the ankle having a fracture in it," Mills said.

"I just want to get the surgery over and done with."

Earlier on in the match, a Manly break away from inside their own 20m line saw Mills run almost 100m from his right wing across to the left to make a try-saving tackle.

He then had a few promising runs before one too many saw his game end prematurely.

"I felt the same pain as the previous year when I did my other knee."

"I heard a pop noise and I obviously couldn't really get up at all. I just figured that I had done my ankle as well because of the sharp pain I had all the way up my leg."

"It's pretty hard, I guess I just have to deal with. I'm struggling at the moment but I'll get through it.

The injury came after Mills stepped inside the Manly defence only to be tackled awkwardly centremetres short of the try line as he clutched at his right leg in obvious pain.

He was taken off the field by a medi-cab and doctors today confirmed the unfortunate reality.

Mills was a part of Ricky Stuart’s apprentice squad, having shown enough skill, determination and potential to be earmarked as a Sharks NRL first grader this season.

"It's extremely disappointing for Millsy, but the club will be supporting him through his rehabilitation process," Stuart said.

"We’ve got big plans for him in the future, having recently upgraded his 2010 contract and he'll be in the top 25 for next season, he's a big part of our club."

"The boys are all rallying around him and I'm sure his mental toughness will get him through the recovery having come back from a similar injury last season."

As for a return to the field, Mills remains upbeat and positive.

"I could do [make a return].

"I guess we'll just have to see how it goes, I might be able to play a few games at the back end of the season, but it will depend on how hard i push it.

"I'm keen to get back on the field as soon as possible though."

Mills will see a specialist tomorrow.