Beau Fermor will be sidelined from Saturday's clash against the Rabbitohs after being ruled out with a rib injury.
Coming from the field in the 50th minute against the Sharks, the 114-game back-rower has been unable to overcome the complaint, making him unavailable for this weekend after having previously playing every game of the season.
To alleviate the blow, fellow forward Josh Patston has been cleared to return after missing the last 11 days due to his Category 1 concussion in Round 24.
In further good news, Jojo Fifita is expected to be named after receiving treatment mid-game on Sunday for a hip pointer injury, getting through the 80 minutes.
In the NRLW, Teagan Levi has been cleared of any ankle concern and will be available to help Gold Coast to notch up their eighth straight victory when hosting the Raiders on Saturday afternoon.