Daniel Saifiti is poised to extend his time on the sidelines as the season kicks off.
Redcliffe continues to suffer from an injury crisis, with seasoned prop Saifiti experiencing another setback in his recovery from shoulder surgery.
This development comes at a particularly unfortunate moment, as he was anticipated to participate in the initial rounds of the season.
Now, he faces an extended absence of up to two months, as reported by The Courier Mail.
For the Dolphins, this situation has become a recurring, unwelcome narrative.
They have been plagued by injuries in recent seasons, often attributing their misfortunes to bad luck.
On a more hopeful note, the Dolphins are expecting Kurt Dongohoe to return next week following a hamstring injury.
Meanwhile, Max Plath is recovering well and is "ahead of schedule" after undergoing knee reconstruction surgery a month ago.