Boom Titans rookie Cooper Bai has been given the green light for the upcoming trials after being cleared of concussion.
Undergoing the NRL’s mandatory 11-day stand-down almost a fortnight ago, the newly-extended forward has passed all the requirements to return to play and is expected to be named for Gold Coast’s first hit-out against the Dolphins.
AJ Brimson is also fully-fit and a certain starter for Round 1 after returning from International duties with an AC joint injury – the England No. 1 easing back to full contact across the pre-season.
Brock Gray is continuing his ACL rehab now nine months post surgery, anticipating a return to full training across the next month; whilst Jaimin Jolliffe had successful knee surgery after his ACL rupture and is currently in the non-weight bearing and wound healing stage of his recovery.