Berrigan's playing future unclear

Brisbane Broncos hooker Barry Berrigan is anxiously awaiting the results of neck scans that will determine if he can keep playing.

The 30-year-old brother of Broncos centre Shaun Berrigan visited a specialist this week to find out why he is still suffering pain after undergoing fusion surgery in late 2004. Berrigan has been suffering pain for the past 10 days.

He expects to know his fate next week when he gets the scan results. The Broncos recently recruited former Dragons rake Michael Ennis who will make a suitable replacement if Berrigan is unable to resume his career.