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Joel Gould

'We tried our best': Why Saifiti was forced to retire

Dolphins prop Daniel Saifiti has medically retired from the NRL due to a shoulder issue. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Emotional Dolphins prop Daniel Saifiti has put the club first after being forced to medically retire with a shoulder issue his surgeon said was "one of the worst" he's seen.

The 30-year-old NSW powerhouse had surgery last year but all rehabilitation attempts have not been able to get him to a point where he can play NRL again.

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