Will Warbrick has been out of action for over four months.
The Melbourne Storm winger hasn't played since Round 4 against the Dragons, as he continues to recover from a concussion.
When can fans expect to see him back in the NRL?
The Sporting News takes a look.
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Where is Will Warbrick?
Warbrick suffered a head knock in the Indigenous vs. Maori All-Stars game in mid-February.
He played two first-grade games to start the season before feeling the delayed effects of a concussion.
In late April, coach Craig Bellamy described the 27-year-old's status as "complicated", revealing that there is no clear return date in place.
"To be quite honest, I don’t really understand it. It’s fairly complicated with the head knock," he said.
"He got the head knock in the Indigenous and Maori All-Stars game, and he played a week or two after that, and then he had delayed symptoms.
"I’m not 100 per cent sure what is happening. He hasn’t even started training yet.
"It hasn’t been great for us or Will."
Storm football manager Frank Ponissi provided an update in mid-May, emphasising the club's duty of care.
"Will is recovering slowly, and like all concussions, he will take his time and tread carefully," he said.
As of late June, Warbrick has started training on his own, and once back to full fitness, will return via one of the Storm's feeder clubs.
"Will is making good progress," Ponissi said.
"He has started training on his own and is getting ready to join the main group.
"He’s essentially doing a mini preseason to ensure his body is back to full fitness.
"Once he’s ready for full training he will be available to make his return at feeder level."
After Round 17, Bellamy revealed that Warbrick started doing some running, but is still at least one month away from playing.
A return to action is forecast for either Round 22 or 23.
The Kiwi international debuted for the Storm in 2023 after transitioning from rugby sevens, and topped the club's try scoring tally that season with 17 four-pointers.
In 51 appearances to date for Melbourne, he has scored 33 tries.
Is Will Warbrick playing this week?
Warbrick has not been named in the Storm's squad for Round 21.
Storm team list vs. Roosters – Round 21
Melbourne confirmed team:
1. Nick Meaney
2. Grant Anderson
3. Jack Howarth
4. Joe Chan
5. Xavier Coates
6. Tyran Wishart
7. Jahrome Hughes
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Harry Grant
10. Josh King
11. Shawn Blore
12. Eli Katoa
13. Trent Loiero
14. Bronson Garlick
15. Ativalu Lisati
16. Tui Kamikamica
17. Kane Bradley
18. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
19. Josiah Pahulu
20. Jonah Pezet
21. Coby Williamson
22. Lazarus Vaalepu