There’s been a devastating postscript to the game-winning heroics of Parramatta bench player Ray Stone.
Stone was the unlikely hero on Saturday night at AAMI Park when he scored a thrilling try in extra-time to beat Melbourne in a round three upset.
An Eels kick bounced off the goalposts and Stone was in the perfect position to collect the loose ball, sidestep defending fullback Jahrome Hughes, and win the game.
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But as he stepped around Hughes, Stone injured his knee.
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Parramatta has now sadly confirmed the bench forward ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, which will require surgery and has ended his 2022 season.
“The Parramatta Eels will be supporting Ray and his family at this difficult time,” a club statement said.
Stone has played 31 games for the Eels since making his NRL debut in 2018.
He will leave at the end of this season and head to the NRL’s newest team, the Dolphins.
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