After exiting the game in the first half against Tasmania, import guard Scott Machado didn't return to the court with scans revealing that the Snakes star will miss four to six weeks.
Scans have revealed an irritation to the base of his Achilles tendon and he has been advised that a period of rest and rehabilitation is necessary for a full recovery.
The Taipans are hopeful to have Machado return to the line-up by the end of next month.