LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Gold Coast Titans will be without Brian Kelly for their upcoming match against the Canberra Raiders due to a persistent shoulder injury.
Despite his hopes of recovering in time during Friday's training session, he was unable to demonstrate full fitness.
As a result, young talent Tony Francis will step in to join the outside backs for the Sunday afternoon game.
Kelly's absence marks him as one of three players cut from the extended squad, alongside Sean Mullany and Harley Smith-Shields, who will play in the Hostplus Cup back in Queensland this weekend.
On a positive note, Kieran Foran is set to return after recovering from biceps surgery, aiming to make his first appearance of the season while wearing the No.
14 jersey.
The match against the Raiders is scheduled for 4:05 PM on Sunday at GIO Stadium in Canberra.