STAR Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong forward Nick Murray broke his collarbone in Sunday's 30-point AFL Riverina Championship elimination final victory over Mangoplah-Cookardinia United-Eastlakes at Robertson Oval.
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Murray left the field in pain in a major blow for the Lions before they take on Leeton-Whitton in next week's preliminary final.
"It's just unfortunate, but that's the way Nick plays," Lions coach Christin Macri said.
"He throws himself at everything and he's a courageous footballer. As a young fella he's going to go a long way in his career and we're feeling for him."
The good news is fellow young forward Riley Corbett is on track to return next week after breaking his foot in round two.
"He's been pestering me for a couple of weeks now and he trained really strongly this week, so I certainly would be anticipating he'll be playing next week provided all goes well the next six days," Macri said.
Big Jacob Olsson was best afield for the victors while Matt Neagle, Louis Miller and Zac Burhop also played well.
Sam and Nick Murray and Neagle kicked one goal each.
