Victor Radley concussed after 'unfortunate' collision with Sydney Roosters teammate
Victor Radley was forced from the field early in his side's clash with the Broncos after a heavy collision with one of his Sydney Roosters teammates.
It was a strange start to the evening at Allianz Stadium, with a heavy downpour just before kick off wreaking havoc for both teams.
Lindsay Collins dropped the ball from the first play of the game, but it ended up being the Tricolours who would draw first blood through winger Dom Young.
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However, just moments later, the Roosters would lose one of their most important stars when Radley chased down Brisbane back-rower Kobe Hetherington to prevent a try.
In the process, Radley collided heads with fullback James Tedesco, immediately falling to the turf and was soon taken from the field by the club's training staff.
Victor Radley is taken from the field after a heavy collision. Getty
"You just see when Kobe slips here ... that's unfortunate," Billy Slater said on Nine.
The 26-year-old was displaying clear category one symptoms after the incident, which was soon confirmed by Nine's Danika Mason on the sideline.
Radley will now be ruled out of the Roosters' round two game against the Panthers.
With the side already missing front-rower Spencer Leniu due to suspension, Radley's setback will be another major blow for the Chooks.
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