Tom Dearden will miss the scheduled derby after the North Queensland Cowboys confirmed his late-stage withdrawal due to injury. Coach noted that Dearden's latest setback is a uncommon type, ruling him out of the clash. The midfielder was already sidelined from a previous match after re-injuring the same issue from earlier in the season. Dearden had bounced back quickly from a previous injury spell but faced another setback just before the decisive fixture.
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Tom Dearden ruled out of XXXX Derby - North Queensland Cowboys
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Payten's shock reveal over Origin star's rare injury as Cowboys dealt crushing finals blow Fox Sports
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Payten gives details on Dearden's injury - North Queensland Cowboys
Payten gives details on Dearden's injury North Queensland Cowboys
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Cowboys finals charge hit for six as Dearden injured again - Zero Tackle
Cowboys finals charge hit for six as Dearden injured again Zero Tackle
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