Eli Katoa ruled out of entire 2026 NRL season after head impacts and brain surgery

Teona Gherasim

Melbourne Storm backrower continues recovery at home Club refuses to put timeframe on return to playing after injuries Melbourne Storm backrower continues recovery at home Club refuses to put timeframe on return to playing after injuries Melbourne Storm backrower Eli Katoa has been ruled out for the entire 2026 season as he recovers at home in Victoria, having returned from a prolonged stay in Auckland following brain surgery. The 25-year-old suffered three head injuries in one afternoon while