NRL

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.

A cross-code tug of war is about to break out for Mark Nawaqanitawase, especially if the Roosters winger makes his Kangaroos debut later this year.

KIERSTEN DUKE: A tournament of a rival code a world away could hold the key to avoiding the abrupt end of the Manly stalwart’s playing days.

Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has aggravated a hamstring injury but is hopeful of playing finals as the side's top-four hopes go on the line in Townsville.

Adam O'Brien has admitted speculation over his future was becoming a distraction at Newcastle, before approaching the board to finish up as NRL coach.

The Souths star has picked an odd location to lay low as he prepares to face court on serious charges next month.

Trent Robinson has launched a staunch defence of Victor Radley after the Sydney Roosters star was dragged into a police probe centred around Brandon Smith.

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has defended resting 16 players for Thursday’s Bulldogs clash after betting was suspended and the NRL launched an investigation.