Matty Nicholson faces surgery on his injured shoulder, sidelining him for 3-5 months, while a young Canberra Raiders player can step up in his absence.
It's a massive blow for Matty Nicholson.
But it's opened the door for another Canberra Raiders young gun to establish himself in the NRL.
Nicholson needs surgery on his left shoulder and is set to spend the next three to five months on the sidelines recovering.
He had scans on his shoulder on Tuesday, with the specialist informing him he needs to go under the knife.