South Sydney did not plan on their season finishing this Friday but if there is a silver lining for Angus Crichton it is that it gives him more time to get his bruised and battered body ready for next year.

This is the point on the calendar when players who have been battling through the pain of persistent injuries will be scheduled to go under the knife if their teams have no part to play in the semi-finals, whether it be for a clean out or a more significant procedure.

One of the competition's breakout stars this season is among them. Crichton, 21, has been a shining light for Souths in a premiership tilt that started on a disastrous note when Greg Inglis went down in round one and did not rise to any great heights since.

The second-rower will turn out for the Rabbitohs against Parramatta at ANZ Stadium on Friday night and then head in for both hip and finger surgery, having felt the effects of being wounded particularly as the regular season has wound to its conclusion.