LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Gold Coast Titans have experienced a major setback this pre-season, as prop forward Jaimin Jolliffe has sustained a season-ending ACL injury during training.
The club announced that scans confirmed Jolliffe has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, leading to his absence from the entire 2026 NRL season even before it commences.
Following this diagnosis, Jolliffe will work with the Titans medical team to determine the next steps in his recovery and rehabilitation journey.
At 29 years old, Jolliffe has been a key component of Gold Coast's forward lineup in recent years, contributing size, aggression, and reliability in the middle. His injury further diminishes a Titans pack that was expected to rely on its depth and physicality in the upcoming season.
Typically, an ACL rupture can keep players sidelined for 9-12 months, raising significant doubts about Jolliffe's return until late next year at the earliest.
This misfortune represents a serious challenge for both Jolliffe personally and the Titans' pre-season training, prompting the club to seek internal options to fill the gap left by his absence as they prepare for Round 1.