Gun forward Tom Flegler could miss the entire State of Origin series and the rest of the 2024 NRL season.
The 24-year-old prop was a marquee signing for the Dolphins this year after jumping ship from Brisbane.
But coach Wayne Bennett on Tuesday revealed Flegler may not play again this year due to a shoulder injury.
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Flegler suffered a nerve injury against the Tigers in round five, but did not require surgery.
Bennett told AAP the star could "absolutely" miss the rest of the season.
"We don't know with Flegler. He may not play (again) this season," Bennett said.
"It is a long way from where he is fit enough to play. The injury is very serious.
"He has had the injury and we all know what the consequences are."
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It also means Flegler will almost certainly miss the Origin series for Queensland.
He's played three games for the Maroons since debuting in 2021.
His Dolphins, however, are flying and sit fourth on the NRL ladder despite a number of injuries.
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