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Titans stars Kieran Koran, AJ Brimson suffer injuries in Cowboys clash

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The Titans are reeling after injuries to key men Kieran Foran and AJ Brimson during their 24-12 loss to the Cowboys in Townsville.

Foran left the field with a calf issue while Brimson sat out with a hamstring problem.

Brimson was in visible distress, instantly grabbing at his right hamstring.

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He received medical attention on the field, suggesting a potential tear.

AJ Brimson is attended to by the Titans' trainer. Fox League

"They're not good signs at all," said Fox League's Corey Parker.

Following the Titans' loss, coach Justin Holbrook said the team would have to await scans on the pair to the determine the length of their absences.

"They're never easy injuries to come back from in a short time," he said.

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Foran earlier combined with David Fifita to set up winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira on the left edge in the fourth minute.

AJ Brimson and Kieran Foran sit on the bench after being injured during the round four NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans.

AJ Brimson and Kieran Foran sit on the bench after being injured during the round four NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans. Ian Hitchcock for Getty Images

It was later confirmed that both players would not return to the field with Jayden Campbell and Erin Clark slotting into the spine.

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On the opposite side, Cowboys speedster Murray Taulagi was ruled out of the game with a potential medial ligament injury.

The Maroons flyer did not return after half time, appearing ginger in the sheds.

Veteran James Tamou's try pinched the lead for North Queensland in the 45th minute and the visitors never trailed again.

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