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The 31-year-old forward was ruled out for the season after fracturing his shoulder blade against the Roosters on Friday.
Why it mattersAitken's versatility across multiple positions will be hard to replace in a sudden-death finals match.
AustraliaSouth Sydney's first finals campaign since 2023 begins Friday without a key defender.
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Willison turned down a $900,000-a-year Broncos contract and is being pursued by South Sydney from 2028 onwards.
Why it mattersPlayer movements reshape NRL rosters and salary caps, so losing a star forward affects Brisbane's premiership chances.
The AFL introduced a wild card round drawing big crowds. The NRL considers a third-place playoff. Each code runs differently.
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