NRL

One of Penrith’s leaders won’t take on the Warrirors through injury, forcing the premiers to field an inexperienced replacement.

The superstar fullback was forced to leave his teammates as they went through their paces ahead of their qualifying final against Canberra.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Earlier this year I wrote the outgoing Manly star should have not played State of Origin, and after a recent game we had a heated exchange over my call.

The Sharks playmaker was facing a one-match ban over a controversial hip drop tackle charge.

Veteran prop Josh Papalii has suffered an injury at the worst possible time as Canberra prepare for their NRL finals campaign.

The Sharks are considering their next move after their star halfback received the news.

KIERSTEN DUKE: If you finish top of the tree or are happy with your lot in life, it should be nobody’s business who you put out on the field.

A third Storm star has been sidelined for the opening final at least due to concussion after Nelson Asofa-Solomona was handed a ban that could end his time in Melbourne.

WATCH: Broncos fullback Reece Walsh has referenced his controversial toilet video as Brisbane secure fourth spot on the NRL ladder.

WATCH THE VIDEO: Melbourne playmaker Jahrome Hughes has been forced off the field and his season now appears over.

The bombshell move comes just 24 hours after the Reece Walsh toilet saga.

The Rabbitohs are refusing to give in to pressure to bench their under fire star as he made his return to the training paddock ahead of the blockbuster game against the Roosters.

‘Our world has been shaken. We are very much in the unknown at the moment.’

Alarm bells went off when Brisbane’s fullback posted footage of himself drinking toilet water.

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: The high-profile signing continues to derail Canterbury’s season as the team looks set to suffer a short September campaign.