NRL journeyman Tom Eisenhuth 's future is in doubt after another concussion cut short his return to competitive rugby league over the weekend.
It is being reported by News Corp that Eisenhuth, who missed the end of the pre-season and opening rounds of the season, suffered another concussion in the NSW Cup over the weekend.
The head knock came about half an hour into the contest and will rule him out for another extended period.
The lock forward was one of the best for the Dragons last year, not missing a game and being at the top of plenty of key forward pack statistical areas for the Red V.
In what was undoubedly a career-best year for the forward, the 32-year-old, who had played 58 games for the Melbourne Storm over the previous five years, and made his debut with the Penrith Panthers way back in 2012 before not adding a game to his record for seven years, was one of the first-picked for Shane Flanagan each week.
There was surprise early this year when he wasn’t chosen, followed soon after by reports about his preseason concussion becoming known.
The concussion led to him taking an extensive leave from rugby league as he collaborated with the team’s healthcare professionals to ensure his wellbeing, and he will now be stepping away from the game once again, making his future prospects increasingly unclear.
He was brought back by the club towards the end of the preseason, and his contract will expire once more at the conclusion of 2025 with the Dragons. The team is carefully managing their forwards as they aim to attract a big-name player while also fostering young talents.
Some of that - Hamish Stewart and Dylan Egan - has been exhibited over the past few weeks, while Shane Flanagan is also expected to give a first appearance to Loko Pasifiki Tonga At some stage this season.
The recent signing of David Klemmer from the Wests Tigers Has alleviated some of the tension and stress the Dragons were experiencing, however, the club is still looking to secure a high-profile player for the central area of the pitch to enhance their promising talents.