Auckland Nines young star Matt Dufty is set to miss the start of the season through injury.
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The Dragons flyer sustained the knock against Manly and scans have revealed he suffered a medial meniscus tear.
Nathan Pickworth, Head of Athletic Performance at the Dragons, said we can expect to see him back in four-to-six weeks time.
In better news, Mose Masoe is recovering well from his long-term ACL injury and both Tyson Frizell and Russell Packer will be fit for the start of the season.