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Melbourne's forward depth is set to be tested in league's NRL with prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona ruled out of Saturday's game against North Queensland

Melbourne's forward depth is set to be tested in league's NRL with prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona ruled out of Saturday's game against North Queensland

17 May 2022 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

He left the changing rooms in a knee brace after the Storm's loss to Penrith on the weekend.

Asofa-Solomona has a medial ligament injury, but it's hoped he'll be back in around a fortnight.

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