Brisbane Broncos’ veteran playmaker Ben Hunt has suffered a significant hamstring injury, casting doubt over his availability for the remainder of the 2025 NRL season and ruling him out of the upcoming State of Origin series

**Ben Hunt’s Season in Jeopardy After Devastating Hamstring Injury**([FOX SPORTS][1])

 

Brisbane Broncos’ veteran playmaker Ben Hunt has suffered a significant hamstring injury, casting doubt over his availability for the remainder of the 2025 NRL season and ruling him out of the upcoming State of Origin series.([The Roar][2])

 

### **Injury Details and Immediate Impact**

 

During the Broncos’ recent match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Hunt pulled up abruptly while chasing a kick in the 67th minute, signaling distress and leaving the field immediately. Scans have since confirmed that he has torn his hamstring off the bone, an injury expected to sideline him for up to six weeks .([FOX SPORTS][1])

 

This injury not only affects the Broncos’ campaign but also deals a blow to Queensland’s State of Origin plans, with Hunt confirming he is “definitely not in the picture” for the series opener .([The Roar][2])

 

### **Broncos’ Strategic Dilemma**

 

The Broncos now face a critical decision regarding their halves combination. Ezra Mam, who recently returned from a nine-match suspension, is a potential replacement. However, coach Michael Maguire has not guaranteed Mam’s immediate return to the NRL side, emphasizing the need to assess his performance in the Queensland Cup before making a decision .([news][3], [FOX SPORTS][4])

 

Captain Adam Reynolds echoed this sentiment, stating, “We’ll review this game… He’s been training well but he’s still got a game to get through” .([news][3])

 

### **Looking Ahead**

 

With Hunt’s injury and the team’s recent performance issues, the Broncos must navigate a challenging period. The coaching staff’s decisions in the coming weeks will be pivotal in maintaining the team’s competitiveness in the league.([news][3])

 

For Hunt, the focus shifts to recovery and rehabilitation, with hopes of returning to the field later in the season. His absence will be felt both at the club level and in the State of Origin series, where his experience and leadership have been invaluable.

 

[1]: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2025-ben-hunt-suffers-hamstring-injury-what-happened-rabbitohs-defeat-broncos-state-of-origin-in-doubt-for-game-i-rugby-league-news/news-story/ed51c939c096bc611d77ae05b1e97e89?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Broncos, Maroons dealt brutal blow as star set to miss six weeks”

[2]: https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/05/10/not-so-fast-mam-maguire-wont-guarantee-return-for-troubled-star-despite-hunt-injury/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Brutal blow for Broncos, Maroons as Hunt confirms ‘not in the picture …”

[3]: https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/hes-still-got-a-game-to-get-through-ezra-mam-no-certainty-to-return-next-week-as-broncos-deal-with-ben-hunt-injury/news-story/213915342b76ed6d4f65a844b272b70d?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Broncos face massive Mam call after Hunt injury”

[4]: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2025-brisbane-broncos-michael-maguire-opens-up-on-ezra-mam-ben-hunt-injury-fiveeighth-selection-news-videos-highlights/news-story/afe0fbb4ffd1daab5802c2e55fa9cffd?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Madge’s telling Mam admission after star’s unti

mely injury – Fox Sports”