‘Out for the 2024 season’: Dolphins confirm ACL rupture for Tom Gilbert in his second game back from shoulder surgery

Tom Gilbert’s horrible luck with injuries has continued with scans revealing the Dolphins star won’t play again this year.

The Dolphins have suffered a major blow with the club confirming rep star Tom Gilbert will miss the entire 2024 season after he ruptured the ACL in his right knee during Saturday’s loss to the Warriors.

It’s devastating news for the aggressive forward who missed most of the 2023 season after he injured his shoulder in game one of the State of Origin series.

Gilbert was on the comeback trail and poised for a big season for the Dolphins but will now be sidelined for 2024 after he suffered a non-contact injury after he changed direction and went down four minutes into the second half.

Tom Gilbert will miss the entire season after he ruptured his ACL on the weekend. Picture: NRL Photos

It’s a cruel blow for the 23-year-old who started 11 games at lock last year and was one of the club’s best players before he got injured while playing for the Maroons.

“Tom is now effectively out for the 2024 season because of this injury, which generally requires a nine to 12-month rehab period,” Dolphins head of performance Jeremy Hickmans said.

“On a positive note, he has already shown us how dedicated he is and that he is willing to go to all lengths through a long rehabilitation with his comeback from last year’s shoulder surgery.

“I have no doubt he will replicate those efforts and be back ready to go for the 2025 season.”