Meriton Gold Coast Blaze Co-Captain James Harvey has again been ruled out for the club this weekend with ongoing calf problems.

Harvey, who has been on a reduced training load all season and has been a week-to-week proposition for most of the season, re-injured his calf during training in Perth on Wednesday and has made the trip home to the Gold Coast.

Scans will reveal the full extent of the injury, and help give a timeline to him returning to the active list.

The injury opens up an opportunity for exciting young Development Player Brendan Teys, who has been very impressive in training and had a fantastic QBL season in 2011.

Teys has joined the playing group in Perth and is set to play in both road games this weekend.