Their ability to capture a marquee half has also taken a hit. They have recruited Dave Taylor, Nate Myles and Jamal Idris and it is believed they no longer have the funds available for a quality halfback - at least not without falling foul of the salary cap.
Johnathan Thurston and Mitchell Pearce are both off contract but Thurston's price tag - estimated to be A$1 million - is likely to be too rich for the Titans. Prince's late departure also leaves the Titans in a difficult position to secure a marquee or experienced halfback for next season.
Canberra's Josh McCrone or Sam Williams might be the best bets.
They led the Raiders on a late surge last season but one will have to step down when inspirational skipper Terry Campese returns next year.
Newcomer Aidan Sezer will be the Titans' most experienced halves player on next year's roster, with only 18 NRL games behind him.
Prince has yet to sign but there are signs that the Titans will not stand in his way.
Titans chief executive boss David May said he hoped his captain would stay and would not say if the club would grant him a release if Prince wanted to go.
"It's Scott's decision. He's a foundation player and captain of the club. He's been instrumental in creating the Titans brand. He came to the club and made us what we are," May said.
-Agencies
