Josh Dugan’s Origin hopes in jeopardy after broken foot threatens to sideline him for 4-6 weeks

JSOH Dugan is in danger of losing his Origin spot after scans confirmed the Sharks flyer suffered a broken foot in Cronulla’s win over the Titans.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA — APRIL 28: Josh Dugan of the Sharks leaves the field injured during the round eight NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and Cronulla Sharks at Cbus Super Stadium on April 28, 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

CRONULLA and New South Wales have suffered a blow with Josh Dugan ruled out for 4-6 weeks with a broken foot.

Dugan, who has been shifted between fullback and centre for the Sharks this season, went down with the injury in the final stages of Cronulla’s win over the Titans on Saturday.

The former Dragon was just two games back from a groin strain that had kept him sidelined for two weeks.

Dugan suffered the injury in the closing moments of the win over the Titans.

Aaron Gray may enter the frame for a first grade recall, with Valentine Holmes expected to move back to fullback.

Stone Katoa could also be facing a first grade comeback.

With Origin I a little over five weeks away, the injury could be a death knell for Dugan’s chances.

James Roberts, Euan Aitken, Latrell Mitchell and Joey Leilua are all in contention for the Blues and Tom Trbojevic could be switched to the centres as well.