If Morgan Gannon wasn't aware of what the rugby league rollercoaster was, he certainly does now. Leeds Rhinos' teenage sensation enjoyed a stunning breakthrough season in 2022, rapidly emerging as one of the best youngsters on the planet.
Yet his season came screeching to a premature halt in the play-offs after being on the receiving end of a gruesome collision with 122kg prop Sam Kasiano in the Rhinos' first-round play-off victory over Catalans Dragons. That incident saw him miss the Super League Grand Final, the club's clash with New Zealand and England Knights' pre-World Cup fixtures.
Instead, he was left bedridden as he recovered from the incident, which left him out of action for a total of six weeks. Thankfully, he has now been cleared to return to action and featured in the Boxing Day clash against Wakefield, playing at halfback as he gets to grips with his new position.
