Injury report: Jolliffe closing in on NRL return

Titans prop Jaimin Jolliffe is nearing a return to play and it could be in front of one of the biggest home crowds of 2024 that he pulls back on the cyan jersey.

The 27-year-old was in arguably career-best form through the first 11 rounds of 2024, before being struck down with injury in the Titans Magic Round clash against Newcastle.

Jolliffe is on track to be available for selection for the Titans local derby clash against the Broncos in round 22, with match at Cbus Super Stadium expected to be one of the biggest of the year.

Tony Francis is also now fully fit and available for selection after recovering from a shoulder injury picked up in the last fixture against the Broncos in round 12.

AJ Brimson presented with some soreness after the Titans win against the Eels in round 19, and will be monitored as he continues to rehab from a groin injury.

Unfortunately the news isn't great for Harley Smith-Shields.  After a considerable stint on the sidelines with a pec injury, Smith-Shields sustained a hamstring strain at training and will miss a further five weeks.

Jayden Campbell (hand), Phillip Sami (calf) and Klese Haas (heel) all returned successfully in the Titans last start win and have no issues heading into the round 20 clash against Manly.