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Joseph Suaalii is the first confirmed casualty of the Roosters thrilling finals win over Cronulla, with the rugby-bound star ruled out of Friday\u2019s semi-final trip to Melbourne due to a concussion.<\/p>\n
With Roosters star Joey Manu also in major doubt for the sudden death showdown against the Storm after aggravating a hamstring injury, Suaalii\u2019s first-half head knock will see him subject to the NRL\u2019s 11-day stand-down policy.<\/p>\n
Suaalii passed an initial on-field assessment when he was hit in the head during a first-half tackle against the Sharks, before showing delayed symptoms and underwent a Head Injury Assessment from the Roosters doctor at halftime.<\/p>\n
Suaalii played no further part in the match and despite conjecture otherwise, a Roosters representative confirmed on Sunday morning the winger had been diagnosed with a grade three concussion.<\/p>\n
Given Suaalii also suffered a confirmed concussion at training leading into a match against Manly in early July, the incident at Shark Park counted as a second concussion in the space of three months.<\/p>\n
Under NRL protocols, that means the Roosters can not apply for an exemption from the 11-day stand-down policy.<\/p>\n
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