DIEHARD
Administrator
COWBOYS vs TITANS
Round 4: COWBOYS vs TITANS (2023)
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Titanic
Immortal
Cows were abysmal.
Appsy
Junior
If we can play 20% better than we did today against the cowboys, I do not see why we can't be them. However, I did have confidence going into the Dragons game, so lets hope it does not bite me in the ass
Titanic
Immortal
It’s our bench that needs to stabilize. The Cows will try to monster us through the middle and Mo will need to stand up.
Cowabunga
Rep Player
Our left side going against their right could be massive. The Chad, Nanai, Shibaski, Feldt look terrible right now on both sides of the ball. Drinkwater being out they lose a lot of their creativity as well. I'm slightly confident.
Cowabunga
Rep Player
Same team as last week with Klese replacing Sam Mac as 18th man.
Cotter isn't playing for Cowboys and replaced by Tamou, That's massive for us.
Cotter isn't playing for Cowboys and replaced by Tamou, That's massive for us.
Menoitios
QLD Cup
Tamou to start from the bench. Griffin Neame to replace Cotter.
Hail Sezer
Moderator
If they play like they did against the Warriors we're a fair chance here
Cowabunga
Rep Player
They look way more 2021 Cowboys then 2022 right now, They look tired and I think last year was a bit of luck. The big keys for us I think are their quick play the balls where all their props are under 3.5s (without Cotter this helps), Luki coming on is dangerous and Val on the right could be dangerous with Taulaugi. As much as Chad helped them, He's also only going to get you so far if you don't have flair.
I'm a bit confident... Last year this time is when I thought we were going to get our season back on track but we got flogged...
I'm a bit confident... Last year this time is when I thought we were going to get our season back on track but we got flogged...
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DIEHARD
Administrator
I'm really excited for two QLD derbies this weekend. I was proud of how we stayed in the game last week. Showed some guts. Cowboys have had some key players move on. It's an opportunity and I'm confident. Would love to get the win over a team like the Cowboys.
Considering our injuries. It's the best team we can field. Fingers crossed we have some better luck.
Considering our injuries. It's the best team we can field. Fingers crossed we have some better luck.
DIEHARD
Administrator
Cowboys v Titans: Round 4
:video: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/03/22/cowboys-v-titans-round-4/
Josh Mansour and Renee Gartner preview the Round 4 match between the North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans
:video: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/03/22/cowboys-v-titans-round-4/
Josh Mansour and Renee Gartner preview the Round 4 match between the North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans
JunctionBlock
Moderator
Hail Sezer
Moderator
i've really missed this JB
DIEHARD
Administrator
Randall approaches career first with aim of giving Holbrook 'selection headache'
https://www.titans.com.au/news/2023...th-aim-of-giving-holbrook-selection-headache/
This weekend's clash will be another first for Titans new recruit Chris Randall.
Having made his club debut a fortnight ago, and now expected to fill the void left by injured No. 9 Sam Verrills for the next few months, the 27-year-old rake will make his maiden trip to Townsville to take on a spirited Cowboys outfit who will be motivated to bounce back from two straight losses.
In fact, not only will it be the Newcastle-born's inaugural time at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, but it will be the first time facing North Queensland - a team he is yet to face across his 31 games in the top grade.
Despite it being an unfamiliar environment, Randall is fully aware of what to expect from his state rivals.
"They'll be looking to come through us I reckon... they're big and powerful and are coming off a loss," he said.
"They'll be looking to prove a point at home, so we're in for a tough game and we know that.
"We'll be training and preparing as hard as we can this week to go up and do a job on them."
In his first outing at Cbus Super Stadium in Gold Coast colours, the dummy-half got through 69 minutes in the sweltering conditions, making 31 tackles and playing a pivotal part of the gutsy win in the hooking role.
Whilst anticipated not to get much relief from the weather gods up in Townsville, expecting another hot and humid afternoon, the 31-gamer is hoping to get through the full 80 minutes this week, much like the player he's come in to replace.
"I think going forward, I can definitely play 80 minutes. I've done it a fair few times and I think I've played big minutes in most of my games in NRL," Randall said.
"Obviously having players like Erin (Clark) on the bench helps too.. like on the weekend, it was probably a good time for me to come off in that heat with about 10 minutes to go. I was starting to cramp up a bit.
"We'll just play it by ear each game I reckon and as my match fitness improves, I can see myself getting through 80 minutes."
Randall is also hoping to give coach Justin Holbrook plenty to think about when Verrills does return from his collarbone injury, aiming to play somewhere in the 17 even if it's a role back on the bench.
"Competition for spots is what makes teams so good," he said.
"I just want to do my job and give Justin a bit of a headache when Verrills comes back... I'm sure he'll slip back in as he's our hooker, but I want to prove that I can do a job there whenever needed or even gain a spot on the bench.
"But for me now, it's just about taking it week-by-week, doing my job and concentrating on getting a win each week with the boys."
https://www.titans.com.au/news/2023...th-aim-of-giving-holbrook-selection-headache/
This weekend's clash will be another first for Titans new recruit Chris Randall.
Having made his club debut a fortnight ago, and now expected to fill the void left by injured No. 9 Sam Verrills for the next few months, the 27-year-old rake will make his maiden trip to Townsville to take on a spirited Cowboys outfit who will be motivated to bounce back from two straight losses.
In fact, not only will it be the Newcastle-born's inaugural time at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, but it will be the first time facing North Queensland - a team he is yet to face across his 31 games in the top grade.
Despite it being an unfamiliar environment, Randall is fully aware of what to expect from his state rivals.
"They'll be looking to come through us I reckon... they're big and powerful and are coming off a loss," he said.
"They'll be looking to prove a point at home, so we're in for a tough game and we know that.
"We'll be training and preparing as hard as we can this week to go up and do a job on them."
In his first outing at Cbus Super Stadium in Gold Coast colours, the dummy-half got through 69 minutes in the sweltering conditions, making 31 tackles and playing a pivotal part of the gutsy win in the hooking role.
Whilst anticipated not to get much relief from the weather gods up in Townsville, expecting another hot and humid afternoon, the 31-gamer is hoping to get through the full 80 minutes this week, much like the player he's come in to replace.
"I think going forward, I can definitely play 80 minutes. I've done it a fair few times and I think I've played big minutes in most of my games in NRL," Randall said.
"Obviously having players like Erin (Clark) on the bench helps too.. like on the weekend, it was probably a good time for me to come off in that heat with about 10 minutes to go. I was starting to cramp up a bit.
"We'll just play it by ear each game I reckon and as my match fitness improves, I can see myself getting through 80 minutes."
Randall is also hoping to give coach Justin Holbrook plenty to think about when Verrills does return from his collarbone injury, aiming to play somewhere in the 17 even if it's a role back on the bench.
"Competition for spots is what makes teams so good," he said.
"I just want to do my job and give Justin a bit of a headache when Verrills comes back... I'm sure he'll slip back in as he's our hooker, but I want to prove that I can do a job there whenever needed or even gain a spot on the bench.
"But for me now, it's just about taking it week-by-week, doing my job and concentrating on getting a win each week with the boys."
Titanic
Immortal
Gee Doolsie I could only dream of not having to listen to that dribbler, of course the win would be awesome too
ozynorts
Star Player
Love blocker but not as a match commentator. There are a few others like him as well.
Titanic
Immortal
Yes and I should qualify my comment above Oz. Block was an amazing player and has a great insight into the game but put a microphone and a live game in front of him and he transforms into the goo goo muck. Plus you are very right, he is not alone, in fact that space is very crowded indeed.
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