2024 Season General Discussion Thread
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Titanic
Immortal
Cheers Tokes, James Graham is no pipsqueak yet Tino just dwarf's him ... that is a must view for any Titans fan.
Hail Sezer
Moderator
Listened to this today. Really raw and honest stuff from Tino. Enjoyed it a lot.
He sounds so thoroughly invested in what Des is creating.
Hail Sezer
Moderator
Had a nice assist to Tony as well
Hail Sezer
Moderator
Some Qcup action coming up with Ipswich Jets v Cutters today on Kayo at 2pm
De Groot fullback, Maumalo wing, Stimson prop, Foran and Nikotemo backrow, Arama Hau lock
De Groot fullback, Maumalo wing, Stimson prop, Foran and Nikotemo backrow, Arama Hau lock
Titanic
Immortal
How’s his defence and general settling in, HS?
Hail Sezer
Moderator
I’ll rewatch the game and share some thoughts mate, it was on the same time as Titans so I wasn’t giving it much attention yesterday besides scoring plays
Titanic
Immortal
Cheers I couldn’t have torn myself away from the Ponies’ humbling either. Just watched the first half twice and BK is really on thin ice I reckon.
DIEHARD
Administrator
HASLER PROVES HE’S NO SPENT FORCE
Paul Crawley
www.foxsports.com.au
When Des Hasler took over at the Titans, plenty were questioning if the veteran coach who was pushed out the door at his beloved Manly had lost touch with the modern game.
But after losing their first six games this season, the way the Titans have rebounded to remain in top eight contention is a testament to Hasler’s coaching and man management as much as it is the incredible raw talent in this team.
You just look at the way Hasler has this backline firing with the likes of Keano Kini and Jojo Fifita leading the charge, while veteran Kieran Foran has turned back the clock.
It’s a joy to watch.
As good a coaching effort as it was the previous week from Cameron Ciraldo to ambush the Broncos at Suncorp, the Titans’ belting was just as impressive for mine given the Broncos knew this was their last chance but the Titans blew them off the park.
Don’t forget the Broncos led 12-0 early and 18-10 at the break before the Titans pile on 36 unanswered points.
Go the mad scientist.
Paul Crawley
Kevvie’s line in the sand moment; Tigers star’s classy reply to ugly act — First crack with Crawls
Kevvie’s line in the sand moment; Tigers star’s classy reply to ugly act — Crawley
www.foxsports.com.au
When Des Hasler took over at the Titans, plenty were questioning if the veteran coach who was pushed out the door at his beloved Manly had lost touch with the modern game.
But after losing their first six games this season, the way the Titans have rebounded to remain in top eight contention is a testament to Hasler’s coaching and man management as much as it is the incredible raw talent in this team.
You just look at the way Hasler has this backline firing with the likes of Keano Kini and Jojo Fifita leading the charge, while veteran Kieran Foran has turned back the clock.
It’s a joy to watch.
As good a coaching effort as it was the previous week from Cameron Ciraldo to ambush the Broncos at Suncorp, the Titans’ belting was just as impressive for mine given the Broncos knew this was their last chance but the Titans blew them off the park.
Don’t forget the Broncos led 12-0 early and 18-10 at the break before the Titans pile on 36 unanswered points.
Go the mad scientist.
Titanic
Immortal
@paulcrawley every journo can be attributed with one excellent article per season. The challenge is can we provide him with the ammunition to write a few more?
DIEHARD
Administrator
Flying Fifita hopes finals flame will continue to flicker
www.nrl.com
With three tries and three try assists, Jojo Fifita was instrumental for the Titans as they posted a vital and dominant 46-18 win over the Broncos.
The victory keeps their faint finals hope burning, with Fifita buying into the belief that continues to build in the club around coach Des Hasler, with the players finally adjusting to his unique style and coming to embrace his game plan.
“I think we all had the same mindset that we are going to play hard; we played a long game and it worked out,” Fifita told NRL.com after the win against the Broncos.
“That's definitely Des's plan for us, so I think he’ll be really happy with how we responded (to a poor first start).
“Des is a good coach, but with how he acts, I think the start of the year it was just hard for the boys to really gel with him, because they didn't really know him.
“So having a couple of games under the belt under him, I think the boys are starting to get a feel for him and he's starting to get a feel for the boys.
“I think next year, we'll definitely have a good year, just the chemistry that our team will have will just be next level.”
Now into his third year in the NRL with the Titans, Fifita is enjoying a breakout season in 2024, with his latest performance showing his attacking prowess.
While the Gold Coast’s left side attack attracts most of the headlines thanks to the exciting presence of the competition’s leading try scorer Alofiana Khan-Pereira; Fifita has been quietly establishing himself and building his combinations with his centre Phil Sami and Keano Kini and Kieran Foran in the spine.
“I think once everyone starts to get a feel for how each other play, you can play on their strengths and just see what their weaknesses are too," Fifita said.
“Just having a couple of games with Kino at fullback has definitely helped our chemistry as a team and especially at that right edge with me and Foz and Phil.
“Phil's doing good too, I think us at the right edge, we’ve really bonded well together.
“Keano is such a great player, he's young and he's learning everything really quick, really fast.
“I talked to him a lot during the week and we just trying to get those little combinations and you can see that at work.
“He was trying to follow me around and I was trying to follow him around and hopefully we just keep doing that and just become the strength of the team.”
After playing in front of a sellout 25,278 crowd in their win over the Broncos, the Titans are back at home on Friday night hosting the Sharks, with Fifita keen to test himself against their backline, who remain imposing despite Ronaldo Mulitalo being sidelined with injury.
“They have a good back five, so we just have to shut them down," Fifita said.
“But I reckon if we can just get in the long game, just keep grinding it out and then hopefully force errors, that's just going to be our game plan I reckon.
"We have got to win this week, so hopefully the fans back it up and come back to support us.”
Flying Fifita hopes finals flame will continue to flicker
With three tries and three try assists, Jojo Fifita was instrumental for the Titans as they posted a vital and dominant 46-18 win over the Broncos.
www.nrl.com
With three tries and three try assists, Jojo Fifita was instrumental for the Titans as they posted a vital and dominant 46-18 win over the Broncos.
The victory keeps their faint finals hope burning, with Fifita buying into the belief that continues to build in the club around coach Des Hasler, with the players finally adjusting to his unique style and coming to embrace his game plan.
“I think we all had the same mindset that we are going to play hard; we played a long game and it worked out,” Fifita told NRL.com after the win against the Broncos.
“That's definitely Des's plan for us, so I think he’ll be really happy with how we responded (to a poor first start).
“Des is a good coach, but with how he acts, I think the start of the year it was just hard for the boys to really gel with him, because they didn't really know him.
“So having a couple of games under the belt under him, I think the boys are starting to get a feel for him and he's starting to get a feel for the boys.
“I think next year, we'll definitely have a good year, just the chemistry that our team will have will just be next level.”
Now into his third year in the NRL with the Titans, Fifita is enjoying a breakout season in 2024, with his latest performance showing his attacking prowess.
While the Gold Coast’s left side attack attracts most of the headlines thanks to the exciting presence of the competition’s leading try scorer Alofiana Khan-Pereira; Fifita has been quietly establishing himself and building his combinations with his centre Phil Sami and Keano Kini and Kieran Foran in the spine.
“I think once everyone starts to get a feel for how each other play, you can play on their strengths and just see what their weaknesses are too," Fifita said.
“Just having a couple of games with Kino at fullback has definitely helped our chemistry as a team and especially at that right edge with me and Foz and Phil.
“Phil's doing good too, I think us at the right edge, we’ve really bonded well together.
“Keano is such a great player, he's young and he's learning everything really quick, really fast.
“I talked to him a lot during the week and we just trying to get those little combinations and you can see that at work.
“He was trying to follow me around and I was trying to follow him around and hopefully we just keep doing that and just become the strength of the team.”
After playing in front of a sellout 25,278 crowd in their win over the Broncos, the Titans are back at home on Friday night hosting the Sharks, with Fifita keen to test himself against their backline, who remain imposing despite Ronaldo Mulitalo being sidelined with injury.
“They have a good back five, so we just have to shut them down," Fifita said.
“But I reckon if we can just get in the long game, just keep grinding it out and then hopefully force errors, that's just going to be our game plan I reckon.
"We have got to win this week, so hopefully the fans back it up and come back to support us.”
DIEHARD
Administrator
XXXX Derby honours on Titans' horizon after big win
XXXX Derby honours on Titans' horizon after big win
The Titans are only one result away from clinching XXXX Derby honours in 2024 after their dominant 46-18 victory against the Broncos on Saturday.
www.titans.com.au
The Titans are only one result away from clinching XXXX Derby honours in 2024 after their dominant 46-18 victory against the Broncos on Saturday.
Played among the four Queensland clubs each year - Gold Coast's double against Brisbane alongside their wins against the Cowboys (Round 10) and Dolphins (Round 21) have put them in the box seat with a pivotal clash to be played out this weekend in Townsville.
Should the Cowboys defeat the Broncos on Saturday, the trophy will live on the Gold Coast for the first time in the new format; but if Brisbane bounce back and prove victorious in North Queensland, all eyes will be on Round 26's battle between them and the Dolphins.
Brisbane are the current holders of the XXXX Derby trophy after winning five of their six games last season - the Titans the only blemish on their 2023 record in Queensland clashes.
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hungryjacks
Junior
Hopefully next year they schedule everyone to all play each other twice, the QLD derbies are alot of fun for us fans.
GC Giant
Junior
There was some chatter about Nathan Brown becoming involved in our pathways as he had move to the GC.
I read this arvo that he is likely to be appointed as an assistant to Jason Ryles at Parra.
Not sure why the yo-yo Sydney, GC and back to Sydney.
I read this arvo that he is likely to be appointed as an assistant to Jason Ryles at Parra.
Not sure why the yo-yo Sydney, GC and back to Sydney.
psmitty
QLD Cup
Foran on SEN
Hail Sezer
Moderator
That was great. His comments about Carter Gordon I found particularly interesting
Titanic
Immortal
Thanks Smitty, very good conversation on lots of levels and for me I’m so happy to hear that Rogers and the Old Boys are getting into the Club’s dna … it is long overdue.
lonegull
Moderator
Great to see the club also working on building with the old boy great initiative
MaroonTitan
QLD Cup
I also think we need to hire Gavin Badger as a consultant immediately.