Hughes, Grant in doubt as injuries cloud Storm's top-four fairytale

Storm stars Jahrome Hughes and Harry Grant are in serious doubt for next Thursday night’s blockbuster clash against Brisbane that could determine whether they finish in the top four.

Storm broke away from a stubborn Gold Coast Titans side at AAMI Park on Saturday to seal a 37-16 victory.

The win saw the long-awaited return of star Ryan Papenhuyzen, but it also came at a high cost with Hughes (knee) and Grant (shoulder) a concern with finals just around the corner.

Storm coach Craig Bellamy said the club was hopeful Hughes’ injury was not serious, but said he was unlikely to face the Broncos.

“It looks like he’s got a slight medial, they don’t think it’s too bad,” Bellamy said post-match.

“I wouldn’t imagine he’ll play next week as it’s a five-day turnaround.

“I think he’ll go for a scan tomorrow and they’ll have a look at that.

“With how it happened and how he feels now, I don’t think they think there’s a whole heap of damage.

“I couldn’t imagine him playing next week with a five-day turnaround.”

Grant copped a knock to his shoulder and is also in doubt depending on how he pulled up.

“He was sore, he looked like he was going to come off at one stage, which is a big call for him as he is a tough little b…..d ,” he said.

“We’ll just check that, and again I don’t think that’s too serious as he ended up finishing the game.

“We’ll check that as the week goes on, but with a five-day turnaround you’d rather have a few more days for him to recover.”

Bellamy admitted Grant’s availability could depend somewhat on other results this round as Storm fights for a top-four spot and the cherished double chance in the finals.