DIEHARD
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TITANS vs SHARKS
5:30pm SATURDAY 28TH APRIL
Cbus Super Stadium
5:30pm SATURDAY 28TH APRIL
Cbus Super Stadium
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Round 8: TITANS vs SHARKS (2018)
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JunctionBlock
Moderator
Mr Bods
Inactive User
Well our blokes are 3W and 4L. Lose this week and our goals change completely for the season.
So I’m sorry to say it but
“This Is Grand Final Week on the Gold Coast.”
It’s put up or shut up.
If we lose this week you may not hear me say “mini GF” again this season.
So Coach Brennan and Staff work your magic and our playing squad get some pride and have a crack
PLEASE!!!!!!!
So I’m sorry to say it but
“This Is Grand Final Week on the Gold Coast.”
It’s put up or shut up.
If we lose this week you may not hear me say “mini GF” again this season.
So Coach Brennan and Staff work your magic and our playing squad get some pride and have a crack
PLEASE!!!!!!!
Hail Sezer
Moderator
Haha I love your work Bodsy. I don’t think the forum would be the same without every game being announced as a “Mini GF” at the very least!
Mr Bods
Inactive User
Ha Ha thank you Sir. I mean it though-if we lose to Cronulla you won’t be hearing it the following week. Once you lose 3 in a row then the focus changes to purely getting out of the slump you are in.
RavShamrock
First Grader
Hey Bodsy go and read the post I just added to the cowboys thread.
Brennan needs some magic alright and that's to sprinkle it all over himself.
Brennan needs some magic alright and that's to sprinkle it all over himself.
RavShamrock
First Grader
I'm going to get on the front foot here this morning and introduce a team I think has plenty of upside. Very controversial I'm sure but I'm absolutely sick of safe/same old selections.
1 Michael Gordon, 2 Anthony Don, 3 Brenko Lee , 4 Konrad Hurrell, 5 Phillip Sami, 6 Bryce Cartwright, 7 Ashley Taylor, 8 Jarrod Wallace, 9 Mitch Rein, 10 Jack Stockwell 11 Kevin Proctor, 12 Ryan James (c), 13 Jai Arrow
Interchange: 14 Max King, 15 Leilani Latu , 16 Will Matthews, 17 Morgan Boyle
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If we pretty much put the same team on the paddock as against the cows we lose.
Maybe Kane could come onto the bench to provide some backs cover?
1 Michael Gordon, 2 Anthony Don, 3 Brenko Lee , 4 Konrad Hurrell, 5 Phillip Sami, 6 Bryce Cartwright, 7 Ashley Taylor, 8 Jarrod Wallace, 9 Mitch Rein, 10 Jack Stockwell 11 Kevin Proctor, 12 Ryan James (c), 13 Jai Arrow
Interchange: 14 Max King, 15 Leilani Latu , 16 Will Matthews, 17 Morgan Boyle
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If we pretty much put the same team on the paddock as against the cows we lose.
Maybe Kane could come onto the bench to provide some backs cover?
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JunctionBlock
Moderator
LOL, we are at odds, might pay to read my post in the Cowboys thread. No to Hurrell, No to Cartwright and I have no idea how Latu made it into your team.
RavShamrock
First Grader
JB at this stage there is no cover for Koni.
If we can get Cartwright to play direct as in the Wallace try then it could be a game changer. (He has the smarts)
Latu has it in him and I'm thinking his spell could have him a new man/player?
If we can get Cartwright to play direct as in the Wallace try then it could be a game changer. (He has the smarts)
Latu has it in him and I'm thinking his spell could have him a new man/player?
Mr Bods
Inactive User
Brennan FFS needs to stick to what he spent months working on
LG 5/8
James 2nd row
Arrow Lock
Cartwright interchange Mid Forward till he has the tank to be starting Lock
His plans have come unstuck because his pets he brought with him Latu and Cartwright Suck
Captain James stop giving away penalties, be a vocal leader and enough with the comedy in talking to referees
Under Brennan we have had 3 pitiful efforts where he has then said “this will take time we have to expect performances like this”. What utter garbage, I don’t hear Cleary saying that.
We are 3 players and $700k under the cap. I clearly remember a press conference where Brennan gloated that he had a stack of players and managers contacting him. Well Brennan we have been saying all summer we need another prop and outside back. Where are they??? Im already wondering about what we are being sold.
Wallace allegedly wants to go the friggin Drongoes....Bellamy is off contract this year and is on the record as saying he’d be keen to Coach us.
I’ve had a great nights sleep, walked the dog and had a lovely breakfast.
And I’m still pissed off!!!
This performance against Cronulla needs to be very very special.
LG 5/8
James 2nd row
Arrow Lock
Cartwright interchange Mid Forward till he has the tank to be starting Lock
His plans have come unstuck because his pets he brought with him Latu and Cartwright Suck
Captain James stop giving away penalties, be a vocal leader and enough with the comedy in talking to referees
Under Brennan we have had 3 pitiful efforts where he has then said “this will take time we have to expect performances like this”. What utter garbage, I don’t hear Cleary saying that.
We are 3 players and $700k under the cap. I clearly remember a press conference where Brennan gloated that he had a stack of players and managers contacting him. Well Brennan we have been saying all summer we need another prop and outside back. Where are they??? Im already wondering about what we are being sold.
Wallace allegedly wants to go the friggin Drongoes....Bellamy is off contract this year and is on the record as saying he’d be keen to Coach us.
I’ve had a great nights sleep, walked the dog and had a lovely breakfast.
And I’m still pissed off!!!
This performance against Cronulla needs to be very very special.
RavShamrock
First Grader
I for one am not ready to throw Cartwright to the savages.
To me he hasn't really had the right opportunities this year to get himself going and into top gear. He will improve sharply under the right circumstances.
I like the look of a left edge consisting of Sami/Lee/Cartwright/James (mobile and big).
Earlier I had LG out of my team but I thinks best to have him on the bench instead of Latu (whom I haven't given up on just yet).
If Cartwright doesn't lift and provide a distinctive advantage from the get-go then the hook for LG.
Also LG coming off the bench provides match winning potential and could even give Rein a short break.
I'm not saying the Cows loss was LG fault in any way just looking for that special ingredient that takes this team to another level which I can't see happening under the current formation.
To me he hasn't really had the right opportunities this year to get himself going and into top gear. He will improve sharply under the right circumstances.
I like the look of a left edge consisting of Sami/Lee/Cartwright/James (mobile and big).
Earlier I had LG out of my team but I thinks best to have him on the bench instead of Latu (whom I haven't given up on just yet).
If Cartwright doesn't lift and provide a distinctive advantage from the get-go then the hook for LG.
Also LG coming off the bench provides match winning potential and could even give Rein a short break.
I'm not saying the Cows loss was LG fault in any way just looking for that special ingredient that takes this team to another level which I can't see happening under the current formation.
I like the idea of Bryce at 6 getting his hands on the ball more inattack, elegy didn't do much organising anyway I think Bryce would compliment ash in the halves. Also Lee has to come I to the side for either TRD or hurrell, everyone co.plaims about his defence but he can't be any worse then how our other backs have defended this year
BundyTitan
QLD Cup
Hurrell definitely in need of a kick up the backside. Drop him to QCUP for a few weeks so he can earn his way back into the side. We have nothing to lose bringing Lee and Elliot in for TRD and Hurrell. Our defence on the edges has been bad enough like you said GCTTSD. But not expecting to see Hurrell dropped (would love to be proven wrong), reckon he is pretty safe considering he is one of Brennan's favourite players. When he is on he is on. But that is very rare this past year and a half.
Not sure about Carty at 6. Just don't think that is his position (although what is his position really?). Would rather keep Elgey there. Admittedly I was overreactive after the Dragons game and calling for Elgey's head but he hasn't been our big problem and at least he is having a go. His defence has been better and you can't really blame him last night as the forwards weren't giving him or Ash much to work with. However, I don't know if we will see LG re-signed unless he does step up big time.
Not sure about Carty at 6. Just don't think that is his position (although what is his position really?). Would rather keep Elgey there. Admittedly I was overreactive after the Dragons game and calling for Elgey's head but he hasn't been our big problem and at least he is having a go. His defence has been better and you can't really blame him last night as the forwards weren't giving him or Ash much to work with. However, I don't know if we will see LG re-signed unless he does step up big time.
Dobes
QLD Cup
1. Michael Gordon 2. Anthony Don 3. Phillip Sami 4. Brenko Lee 5. Brendan Elliot 6. Kane Elgey 7. Ash Taylor 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Mitch Rein 10. Ryan James 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Will Matthews 13. Jai Arrow 14. Jack Stockwell 15. Bryce Cartwright 16. Keegan Hipgrave 17. Ryan Simpkins
I don’t think that backline that I’ve mentioned could be any worse than what we named for the Cowboys game. But we definitely need to drop Hurrell to QCUP for a bit. Has not been up to standard at all for the past few weeks. I’m not massive on Sami being in the centres but until we get Copley back, there’s not really much we can do about that. I’m not sure I agree with Cartwright at 6. Elgey could be better but so could everyone else and it’s not like we have much depth in that position at the moment. I think until Peats comes back we should have Simpkins on the bench as a utility.
I don’t think that backline that I’ve mentioned could be any worse than what we named for the Cowboys game. But we definitely need to drop Hurrell to QCUP for a bit. Has not been up to standard at all for the past few weeks. I’m not massive on Sami being in the centres but until we get Copley back, there’s not really much we can do about that. I’m not sure I agree with Cartwright at 6. Elgey could be better but so could everyone else and it’s not like we have much depth in that position at the moment. I think until Peats comes back we should have Simpkins on the bench as a utility.
RavShamrock
First Grader
I know it won't happen but I want Gordon as Captain.
A leader that is - Consistent, Experienced, Skilful, 100% Effort and SMRT….
A leader that is - Consistent, Experienced, Skilful, 100% Effort and SMRT….
Mexican titan
One Clubman
I wouldn't argue with that. Our current captain plays well every other week and doesn't seem able to rally the troops. He might be better without the weight of captaincy.
Nols of the Goldy
Junior
Gold Coast Titans coach Garth Brennan hints at selection shocks
TRAVIS MEYN, The Courier-Mail
an hour ago
Subscriber only
TITANS coach Garth Brennan could wield the selection axe in a bid to fix the Gold Coast’s sloppy defence as halfback Ash Taylor battles a nagging hamstring injury.
The Titans are the NRL’s worst defensive team after seven rounds, conceding 197 points in a mixed start to the season.
The Titans have shown they are a sharp team with the football and have little trouble scoring points when they can maintain possession and build momentum.
However attack means little when you concede too many points.
Poor ball handling and ill-discipline crippled the Titans in Saturday’s 26-14 loss to the Cowboys at 1300SMILES Stadium.
The Titans conceded 12 penalties, including 10 in the first half, and made 11 errors to gift the Cowboys a 26-2 lead.
To make matters worse, Taylor was icing his troublesome hamstring on Sunday which has already caused him to miss a game this year.
And he would not guarantee the same 17 would run out at Cbus Super Stadium to face Cronulla on Saturday in the Gold Coast’s first home game since Round 1.
“You never know,” Brennan said when asked if he would show faith in his team.
“There were a lot of positives there. We’re a side that’s building. There is no need to panic.
“Yeah I’m disappointed, but there’s no panic stations here at all.
“We need to be better than that for 80 minutes instead of playing for 15 minutes. If we do that we’ll trouble most teams.
“If we’re not going to stick to what we do all week we’re going to make it hard on ourselves.”
Despite the Titans boasting a squad that was expected to do little this season, Brennan holds incredibly high standards and has guided them to a 3-4 start.
The rookie NRL coach will not accept what he called “schoolboy” errors, in particular players dropping the ball early in sets and from scrums.
Titans prop Jarrod Wallace said the Gold Coast had to accept Brennan’s brutal “dumb” assessment.
“What he meant by that was we had a game plan and didn’t stick to it,” he said.
“We went away from it at times and the Cowboys hurt us. When we did it we scored tries.
“We played dumb footy because we were going away from our game plan which we knew worked.
“That’s what’s so disappointing. We could score points like ‘that’. We are such a good attacking side. We’re not a consistent enough team to do it for the whole 80 minutes.”
Brennan’s suspect left side of Kane Elgey, Phillip Sami and Tyronne Roberts-Davis was brutally exposed by the Cowboys.
Giant Cowboys forward Coen Hess made a beeline for five-eighth Elgey every time he got the ball and Brennan said his 42-game pivot need to be better. They are young guys, but they’ve all had NRL experience,” he said.
“They’re not rookies, it wasn’t their debut. Kane has played a lot of footy. Sami has played junior football in the centres.
“It wasn’t ideal, but they’ve got to learn. We are a young side and that’s what we’re going to go through at his point in where we’re at.
“It’s going to take some hard knocks but those kids have got to learn from that. The NRL is a tough industry.”
TRAVIS MEYN, The Courier-Mail
an hour ago
Subscriber only
TITANS coach Garth Brennan could wield the selection axe in a bid to fix the Gold Coast’s sloppy defence as halfback Ash Taylor battles a nagging hamstring injury.
The Titans are the NRL’s worst defensive team after seven rounds, conceding 197 points in a mixed start to the season.
The Titans have shown they are a sharp team with the football and have little trouble scoring points when they can maintain possession and build momentum.
However attack means little when you concede too many points.
Poor ball handling and ill-discipline crippled the Titans in Saturday’s 26-14 loss to the Cowboys at 1300SMILES Stadium.
The Titans conceded 12 penalties, including 10 in the first half, and made 11 errors to gift the Cowboys a 26-2 lead.
To make matters worse, Taylor was icing his troublesome hamstring on Sunday which has already caused him to miss a game this year.
And he would not guarantee the same 17 would run out at Cbus Super Stadium to face Cronulla on Saturday in the Gold Coast’s first home game since Round 1.
“You never know,” Brennan said when asked if he would show faith in his team.
“There were a lot of positives there. We’re a side that’s building. There is no need to panic.
“Yeah I’m disappointed, but there’s no panic stations here at all.
“We need to be better than that for 80 minutes instead of playing for 15 minutes. If we do that we’ll trouble most teams.
“If we’re not going to stick to what we do all week we’re going to make it hard on ourselves.”
Despite the Titans boasting a squad that was expected to do little this season, Brennan holds incredibly high standards and has guided them to a 3-4 start.
The rookie NRL coach will not accept what he called “schoolboy” errors, in particular players dropping the ball early in sets and from scrums.
Titans prop Jarrod Wallace said the Gold Coast had to accept Brennan’s brutal “dumb” assessment.
“What he meant by that was we had a game plan and didn’t stick to it,” he said.
“We went away from it at times and the Cowboys hurt us. When we did it we scored tries.
“We played dumb footy because we were going away from our game plan which we knew worked.
“That’s what’s so disappointing. We could score points like ‘that’. We are such a good attacking side. We’re not a consistent enough team to do it for the whole 80 minutes.”
Brennan’s suspect left side of Kane Elgey, Phillip Sami and Tyronne Roberts-Davis was brutally exposed by the Cowboys.
Giant Cowboys forward Coen Hess made a beeline for five-eighth Elgey every time he got the ball and Brennan said his 42-game pivot need to be better. They are young guys, but they’ve all had NRL experience,” he said.
“They’re not rookies, it wasn’t their debut. Kane has played a lot of footy. Sami has played junior football in the centres.
“It wasn’t ideal, but they’ve got to learn. We are a young side and that’s what we’re going to go through at his point in where we’re at.
“It’s going to take some hard knocks but those kids have got to learn from that. The NRL is a tough industry.”
RavShamrock
First Grader
Thanks Nols I was just looking for that article
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Actually its just Meyn regurgitating the post press conference.
The title is misleading but I wish was true.
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Actually its just Meyn regurgitating the post press conference.
The title is misleading but I wish was true.
teke
Coach
Interested to know if Garths game plan included forcing his halfs to run.
They do not run and it's frustrating, both are very good at it.
This team has a back 3 that has no running impact and halfs that do not run.
Anyhow meh
They do not run and it's frustrating, both are very good at it.
This team has a back 3 that has no running impact and halfs that do not run.
Anyhow meh
Boonarga
First Grader
Game is at 5:30pm, not 3:30 as per the OP.