It won't be the green and gold scattered throughout the supporters stands, and it won't be the canteen's famous hot dogs, it'll be long-time leader Jessie Durning.

That's because the multiple premiership winner has been forced to call an end to his 10-year Trundle career after a pair of crusher tackles in round eight re-aggravated a serious neck injury.

The 31-year-old played all his junior rugby league at Condobolin, but has donned the green and gold for a decade and has been a crucial part of Trundle's recent dominance.

And while Durning described the recent events as a "tough pill to swallow", health and family always comes first.

"I'm still walking, I'm still talking, and I can still pick my kids up," Durning said.

"We've got a baby due next week. My wife's always been really supportive, she knows I've always loved it but she's relieved that contact sport is gone."

Diving into the specifics of the injury, Durning has a compressed vertebrae, as well as some mild chord compression in his neck.

Even though the injury won't drastically hamper his day-to-day life, it's something that could get a lot worse if he keeps playing footy.

"I was really keen for this season... I got stuck in at pre-season and lost some weight, but it's not to be sometimes," he said

"It's been a hard decision to make because I've still got that fire in my belly."

Durning's absence will undoubtedly hurt Trundle's premiership credentials, but the forward (and occasional five-eighth) is confident in his successor.

"Blake Ridges is going to be the captain now," he said.

"He's been the other front rower with me for about three years now... he'll be the leader of the pack."

He made a brief switch to five-eighth throughout the season, but Durning's made a home in prop this season, a position he felt he was warming up to.

"They say front rowers hit their prime when they're 30," he said.

Durning isn't set to make an impact on the field anymore, but plans to attend every training session, and keep players hydrated on game day.

"I'm still going to coach full-time and run the water," he said.

With the likes of Adam Hall on deck, Trundle still has the ability to push for a premiership this winter.

The post-Durning era will officially commence on Sunday at 2pm when Todd Barrow's Bulls come to town.

Molong, who has battled with injuries all season, is looking to exact revenge after the green and golds spoiled their season-opening home game in round one.

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