On the brink of their first finals appearance since 2023, South Sydney Rabbitohs face a significant setback with the news that Euan Aitken will not play again this season.
Aitken has been a crucial player for the Bunnies throughout 2026, often playing in the back-row or as a centre under coach Wayne Bennett.
However, the team announced on Monday that Aitken sustained a fractured scapula during Friday's victory over the Roosters.
His ability to adapt to multiple positions will be a considerable loss as the Rabbitohs prepare to meet Newcastle in an elimination final on Friday.
This injury also means Aitken will miss the opportunity to break his finals drought; he hasn't participated in any finals matches since his rookie season with St George Illawarra in 2015.