Pilot Medical Update - Liam Ison

Scans last night have confirmed that young Sharks fullback Liam Ison ruptured his ACL while playing for Sharks partner club the Newtown Jets on Saturday.

The 20-year-old injured his knee during the first 10 minutes of the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup match against Penrith, with Ison to undergo knee reconstruction surgery in the coming days.

The injury comes as a blow for Ison who was expected to challenge for a place in the Sharks top squad during 2025 after making his NRL debut in a match against the Cowboys in 2024. He will now miss the remainer of the 2025 season.

Last December, Ison signed a new two-year contract, one that will see him remain at the Cronulla club at least until the end of the 2027 season.

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