LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a thrilling NRL round 23 clash between the Dolphins and Warriors, the action was fast and furious with Warriors lock Dylan Walker finding himself in hot water.
A spectacular high shot from Walker saw veteran Dolphins forward Mark Nicholls ruled out of the game, earning Walker a stint in the sin bin.
As the teams headed into half-time with the score at 20-6, the drama continued to unfold.
The hit on Nicholls left him reeling, his legs buckling from the impact to the head and appearing to injure his knee in the fall.
Unfortunately, Nicholls was unable to return to the game, leaving a gap in the Dolphins' lineup.
In the midst of the chaos, Bulldogs star Averillo managed to pull off a long-range special, setting up a thrilling moment that had fans on the edge of their seats.
The game was a testament to the physicality and intensity of Rugby League, with each player giving it their all on the field in true Aussie spirit.