SAD NEWS: Jacob Preston Return Timeline Finally Revealed After Injury Concern

Jacob Preston is expected to spend up to two months on the sidelines after suffering a broken forearm in Round 12, with the injury dealing a major blow to Canterbury Bulldogs during a crucial stage of the season.

Preston’s estimated recovery timeline was revealed after his manager provided an update to Zero Tackle on Wednesday afternoon, confirming the talented forward has already undergone surgery.

“His surgery went well; he is expected to return in about six to eight weeks,” his manager said.

The injury comes at a frustrating time for Preston, who has emerged as one of Canterbury’s standout performers over the past year. His impressive form had even pushed him into serious contention for a place in the New South Wales squad for this year’s State of Origin series.

Although the second-row forward missed selection for Game 1, the latest setback is now expected to rule him out of the remainder of the Origin campaign entirely.

Preston has become a key figure for the Bulldogs with his aggressive running, defensive work rate and consistency earning praise across the NRL. His absence will leave a significant gap in Canterbury’s forward pack as the club continues fighting to keep its finals hopes alive.

The Bulldogs currently sit 13th on the ladder and remain four competition points outside the top eight, making Preston’s injury even more concerning for fans and coaching staff.

Despite the disappointing setback, there is optimism that the 23-year-old could still return before the end of the regular season and provide a timely boost during the closing weeks of the finals race.

Canterbury have shown signs of improvement throughout the campaign, but injuries to key players continue to create challenges for the club as they attempt to climb the ladder.

Supporters will now be hoping Preston’s recovery progresses smoothly and that the young forward can quickly return to the form that made him one of the Bulldogs’ brightest performers over the past 12 months.