The Sydney Roosters will be missing Victor Radley for the rest of the regular season due to a concussion.
This marks Radley's eighth concussion in five years, and he will enter the required 11-day stand down period, which he is familiar with.
Throughout their history, the Roosters have dealt with several concussion cases and have openly prioritized the long-term health of their players over short-term performance.
This commitment is illustrated by James Tedesco's extended absences, as well as Boyd Cordner's retirement after concussion-related concerns.
While Radley is confirmed to miss this weekend's match against the Dolphins and also the Round 27 game against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, a return for the finals is uncertain.
His recent history of concussions will make the club's medical team cautious, possibly opting to give him additional recovery time.
Despite Radley's significance to the team, coach Trent Robinson's squad is expected to remain competitive during the finals, aided by a solid roster of forwards.
To fill the gap, Lindsay Collins will step into the starting lineup, while Nat Butcher, who has performed exceptionally well, will shift to lock.
Alongside Queensland Origin representative Collins, the Roosters also have Spencer Leniu and Egan Butcher available on the bench.