The Titans' finals hopes have suffered a massive blow with match-winning fullback Keano Kini likely to miss the remainder of the season. One of the most exciting ball runners in the league, Kini sustained a serious neck injury in the impressive win over the Knights last weekend. A visit to the specialist this week has confirmed the club's worst fears - that Kini will need to undergo surgery on the neck and could be sidelined for up to five months. Kini is the reigning Paul Broughton Medallist as Titans player of the year and was a key man in Des Hasler's plans for a finals push this season. He has been replaced by promising speedster Jaylan de Groot for this weekend's visit to the Roosters. The 22-year-old scored on debut in his lone NRL game last season and is a player of promise but lacks Kini's ability to win games from the all-important fullback spot.
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