Mitchell Moses facing lengthy stint on sidelines after State of Origin II blow

News gets worse for Parramatta, the Blues and Mitchell Moses after injury ruled the half out of State of Origin II in Perth. But privately there is hope.

Huge blow for Parramatta. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Mitchell Moses is facing up to six weeks on the sideline, ruling him out for the remainder of the State of Origin series for NSW.

Scans of the star halfback’s calf injury has revealed the bitter blow to both the Eels and Blues fortunes.

Revered for his diligent focus towards rehabilitating injuries, Moses is privately hoping to be back between three to five weeks.

Moses is out of Origin II. Picture: Rohan Kelly

There are 25-days until Origin III and given Blues coach Laurie Daley will need his playmaker’s training in the 10-day build-up to the final match of the series, Moses’ hopes of playing are forlorn.

A best case scenario of three weeks out for Moses would be that he is available for the Eels round 19 clash with the Panthers.

However, given the delicate nature of calf injuries, Moses could play the long game and remain sidelined for up to six weeks and return for Parramatta in round 21.

Moses suffered the calf injury while training with the Blues on Thursday.

Originally published as Mitchell Moses facing lengthy stint on sidelines after State of Origin II blow