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DIEHARD
11-12-10, 12:00 PM
Gold Coast Titans vs New Zealand Warriors
May 07 - 09 2011 - Skilled Park, Queensland Australia

WARRIORS

TBA

TITANS

TBA

Boofhead
01-05-11, 12:49 PM
Discuss!

:fist:

hammer
01-05-11, 12:57 PM
This generally very well supported by the Kiwis on the Gold Coast...do they get a ticket to the Warriors match if they purchase one for the Test Match? If they don't this may diminish the usual Kiwi support as they may choose between the two games.

lonegull
01-05-11, 01:03 PM
warriors look like they are getting a few back for this match, the commentators on foxsports has just said the Beast Manu Vatevi will be back against the titans

TitansFan2020
01-05-11, 01:06 PM
To be honest ryan James a hell more of an impact then Henderson reckon should be given a run at the 10 also bodene I like him a lot but when he's in centre he doesn't run forwards switch him to bench drop ridge move in tomane and we have mead back to ball game Shannon walker should be given a run next time prince or Campbell gets injured just to get a taste anyway that's my 2 cents.

Boofhead
01-05-11, 01:18 PM
Warriors played pretty well today, hopefully plenty of them get chosen for the Test.

Panthers_Fan
01-05-11, 02:19 PM
Warriors played pretty well today, hopefully plenty of them get chosen for the Test.
Well they smashed us this afternoon. They look the goods.

TITAN PETE
01-05-11, 02:27 PM
We may be looking for a new hooker for this match :surprise:

DIEHARD
01-05-11, 02:38 PM
Is Nathan injured?

There will be a MASSIVE amount of Warriors support. So we need as many Titans fans there, particularly in the Legion.

Warriors played pretty well today. Manu back? Wow...

I remember he broke his leg at Skilled Park.

Mushi
01-05-11, 03:26 PM
I'm sure when Manu was injured last year he managed to come back in time for us too - doh! According to paper (sunday mail) Friend will be out for two weeks for cleanout surgery on his shoulder, so yes, looks like he doesn't get to play against his new club this weekend. Bugger, we will miss him out there!

amaline
01-05-11, 03:33 PM
Is Nathan injured?

I assumed he was referring to Friend signing with the Warriors for next year. I hope so anyway.

DIEHARD
01-05-11, 03:48 PM
We can't miss a trick of we lose Friend. We haven't had our A team out there all season.

But it's great to see the Titans attacking with more confidence.

TITAN PETE
01-05-11, 04:06 PM
I assumed he was referring to Friend signing with the Warriors for next year. I hope so anyway.

No Friendy's shoulder is causing problems , surgery Thursday will be out for 3 or 4 weeks :nope:

Boofhead
01-05-11, 04:17 PM
Lucky the bye is coming up soon...

hammer
01-05-11, 04:58 PM
Brown, Lawnton or Srama...or is there someone else (eg. Campbell) to replace Friendy?

karnage
01-05-11, 05:02 PM
The biggest issue facing us in this game is the impact that will be had on players backing up either from the test or the joke of a game that is City / Country. Year after year we have guys run around in City / Country even though they are no hope fo getting selected for the big dance.:mad:
eg Mini, Presto (who missed a month off the back of one of these games), Delaney (how bad must NSW have been that year:laugh: ).

Minichello and Bird will both be picked for city. Outside of them I suppose the only other real headache we have is Ryan James. He was excellent last night and the last thing we need with Friend out this week is for him to go and play in a rep game with only about 10 first grade games under his belt.

So we have Mini, Bird and possibly James backing up and Friend out. We need a whole host of them selected or we are in big trouble!!

TitansFan2020
01-05-11, 05:02 PM
I reckon chuck srama in there, get him ready for next year as I think he is our most likely replacement and riley brown has shown he does not have the class for the nrl.

karnage
01-05-11, 05:05 PM
Riley Brown played well enough against Canberra.

We should worry about next year, next year - just pick the best we've got.

hammer
01-05-11, 05:08 PM
Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe only Mini has made either the City or Country side from the Titans.

hammer
01-05-11, 05:09 PM
For what it is worth...I would have Preston at hooker and Walker in the side somewhere.

Boofhead
01-05-11, 05:10 PM
1. Mead
2. Michaels
3. Tonga
4. Thompson
5. Tomane
6. Zillman
7. Prince
8. Bailey
9. Brown
10. Henderson
11. Bird
12. Minichiello
13. Harrison

14. James
15. O'Dwyer
16. White
17. Campbell

titansrawesome
01-05-11, 05:38 PM
1. Mead
2. Michaels
3. Tonga
4. Thompson
5. Tomane
6. Zillman
7. Prince
8. Bailey
9. Brown
10. Henderson
11. Bird
12. Minichiello
13. Harrison

14. James
15. O'Dwyer
16. White
17. Campbell

campbell at hooker mead at fullback tomane at wing and taga on the bench

Mushi
01-05-11, 06:09 PM
Brown is no Friend (lets face it they are big shoes to fill) but he did the job for us whilst Friendy was out and I would assume he will be back in for that reason. Campbell to stay at full back - him and Prince def play well together and he well in his comeback from injury last night.
NZ team announced - 5 warriors named.

Mushi
01-05-11, 06:18 PM
Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe only Mini has made either the City or Country side from the Titans.

You are correct. It does say that Greg Bird was ruled out - injury??? - anyone know?? Goodluck Mini - but also good to see our boys will be not backing up from Fri to sunday!

Rage
01-05-11, 06:28 PM
I wouldn't want to move Presto to the 9 considering how well he played in the 1, but like others have said I would expect Carty to slot Brown back into the 9 with Friendy injured

DIEHARD
01-05-11, 06:56 PM
Keep Preston at fullback and bring Brown in at hooker.

teke
01-05-11, 07:04 PM
Presto influence at the back is great, his running lines were dangerous and communication in the line really helped Prince out. Unfortunate timing of Friends injury and Minis rep duty, as I can see this current squad really improving over the next few weeks.

TITAN PETE
01-05-11, 07:07 PM
Preston will not play 9 the man can't be expected to make 40 tackles leave him at 1 , Lawton has been playing hooker for the undefeated Seagulls & scored a try today along with Walker who scored a double , there are a couple of players that could make the team....

Matt White may cop a suspension from the club to go with his fine , I hope he doesn't he's been playing pretty good & we will need all the Big Boys for the Warriors clash.

Bird is out because he wouldn't pass a fitness test for the City game but he'll play Sunday & he doesn't need to trial for SOO.

teke
01-05-11, 07:08 PM
Keep Preston at fullback and bring Brown in at hooker.I would keep Presto at the back aswell. The back 3 are perfect and will start to see alot more space as the teams form grows.

titansrawesome
01-05-11, 07:19 PM
walker,tomane,tagatese in maybe? or is that a stretch

karnage
01-05-11, 07:20 PM
Can't find City / Country teams anywhere but their aren't enough players from the Warriors in the national team to worry them overly:

LEWIS BROWN
LANCE HOHAIA
SIMON MANNERING
BEN MATAULINO
SAM RAPIRA

That's from a squad of 19 so they may not all get a run...

teke
01-05-11, 07:37 PM
Can't find City / Country teams anywhere but their aren't enough players from the Warriors in the national team to worry them overly:

LEWIS BROWN
LANCE HOHAIA
SIMON MANNERING
BEN MATAULINO
SAM RAPIRA

That's from a squad of 19 so they may not all get a run...Most if not all of those players are going to get a run and that will devastate the warriors

karnage
01-05-11, 07:41 PM
No Bird in City / Country. Are we going to pull a Matt Cooper and say a player is injured only to play for their club in the same round??

teke
01-05-11, 07:49 PM
walker,tomane,tagatese in maybe? or is that a stretchYou want Presto out of fullback?

It's a big stretch to have all 3 in considering the improvement the weekends team just showed.

teke
01-05-11, 07:49 PM
No Bird in City / Country. Are we going to pull a Matt Cooper and say a player is injured only to play for their club in the same round??Hope so

titansrawesome
01-05-11, 07:56 PM
You want Presto out of fullback?

It's a big stretch to have all 3 in considering the improvement the weekends team just showed.

presto at number 9, he's played there and he has played good, meaning we can fit em all in

teke
01-05-11, 08:10 PM
presto at number 9, he's played there and he has played good, meaning we can fit em all inPresto will get pumped at hooker, teams aim up at him, titans over compensate and holes appear elsewhere on the field usually out wide.

It's alot of changes to a winning side.

A specialised hooker in for Friend is an easy fix.

titansrawesome
01-05-11, 08:27 PM
Presto will get pumped at hooker, teams aim up at him, titans over compensate and holes appear elsewhere on the field usually out wide.

It's alot of changes to a winning side.

A specialised hooker in for Friend is an easy fix.

how would he get pumped? nathan is as small as him, there are as good as players as eachother, presto has played 1,6,7,9

Rage
01-05-11, 08:28 PM
Agree, would want Srama but Brown will probably be chosen

Boofhead
01-05-11, 08:34 PM
how would he get pumped? nathan is as small as him, there are as good as players as eachother, presto has played 1,6,7,9

I have major respect for Presto but we will not win games with him at 9. He misses half his tackles.

teke
01-05-11, 08:43 PM
how would he get pumped? nathan is as small as him, there are as good as players as eachother, presto has played 1,6,7,9You honestly think Presto is as good as Friend at hooker. Presto is efficient enough at that position but he is not the dominant presence at 9 that Friend is regardless of size.

If Presto does go to 9 then Shannon could get called into number 1, but I would say Capes gets there 1st. Tomane and Taga would need injuries to come in

titansrawesome
01-05-11, 08:48 PM
well if min plays for country then tomane or taga will come in then, why isnt harrison in the kangaroos

teke
01-05-11, 08:53 PM
well if min plays for country then tomane or taga will come in then, why isnt harrison in the kangaroosId say Taga would come in.

Any number of players could play for the Roos, Harro being one of them. Personal opinion of Sheens I'd say.

karnage
01-05-11, 09:35 PM
Harro will be lucky to get chosen for QLD this year with the form that Dallas Johnson is showing up at the Cowboys. They both play very similar roles. QLD selectors see their value and we win year in and year out but NSW and Australian selectors don't see the value in the hard working backrower. Their loss. That said, I don't think you would want two in the one team.

DIEHARD
01-05-11, 09:44 PM
Warriors seek cover

A makeshift Warriors side could take the field against the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday, two days after the Anzac Test, as coach Ivan Cleary faces plugging five sizable holes.

Stephen Kearney picked five Warriors in his 19-man Kiwis squad on Sunday, including both in-form centres.

Injury had already robbed Cleary of Jerome Ropati (season-ending knee) and Shaun Berrigan (broken thumb), and now the Kiwis have pinched uncapped Lewis Brown and skipper Simon Mannering, just as the converted back-rowers had solidified the Warriors' troublesome edge defence.

Star winger Manu Vatuvei is on track to return from his opening round knee complaint for the following week's clash with Newcastle, but with the electric Glen Fisiiahi also out and fullback Lance Hohaia on representative duties, the back three comes under scrutiny.

Kevin Locke's form is a plus. In and out of the side this year and despite having a sexual assault charge hanging around like a bad smell, Locke has recaptured the No.2 jersey. The speedster's two tries in the 26-18 win over the Panthers may have seemed opportunistic, but he showed enough nous to put himself in the right positions to convert those chances.

If Hohaia does not back up for the Titans, Locke could switch to his favoured fullback role with Krisnan Inu and Bill Tupou on the flanks.

The last of the Warriors' five possible absentees ? Sam Rapira played his best match of the season against the Panthers. It would be a huge ask for a prop to front up two days after the physical confrontation of an Anzac Test.

Cleary hinted at selecting a side for the Titans minus all five named to take on the Kangaroos, though, if fit, some battered and bruised members could back up for the Auckland-based side.

The Warriors' Kiwis jetted out to the Gold Coast straight after securing their fourth victory from the last five matches.

"We've just got to prepare without the guys who make it," Cleary conceded of the Kiwis' selection. "We'll prepare a team that doesn't include those boys that have been selected. Obviously it's a bonus if they can back up."

To help counter a taxing five weeks where they will have played Melbourne, Manly, Gold Coast and Newcastle, all away from home, the Warriors will not return to New Zealand after the Titans clash, preferring to remain in Australia for a week's training.

Vatuvei was a 'big chance' to travel with the squad and a 'possibility' for the Knights clash.

"He's been going Ok," Cleary said. "We'll just have to see how he goes. We won't be taking any risks with him, but he's definitely getting closer.

"I'd be good to have him around. He brings that intangible quality, not just how he plays, but having him around is a benefit as well. It's good to win a few games while he was out."

While feeling more comfortable after turning around the horror three-loss start to the season, Cleary lamented two late, soft tries against the hapless Panthers.

"There's a lot of hard work ahead," he believed. "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed at the end of the game. We've got a little way to go yet."

Mannering shunned suggestions his side was on a roll and admitted Sunday's performance was not on the same level as the win over Melbourne.

"There were massive improvements last week, probably not so much this week," the skipper said. "It was an ugly win. But during the start of the year when we played ugly we weren't winning so it's a positive."

much this week," the skipper said. "It was an ugly win. But during the start of the year when we played ugly we weren't winning so it's a positive."

Source: http://www.sportal.co.nz

DIEHARD
01-05-11, 09:48 PM
Harro will be lucky to get chosen for QLD this year with the form that Dallas Johnson is showing up at the Cowboys. They both play very similar roles. QLD selectors see their value and we win year in and year out but NSW and Australian selectors don't see the value in the hard working backrower. Their loss. That said, I don't think you would want two in the one team.

Dallas has been one of the best signings of any club this year. Maybe the best. And they are similar in mayb respects.

Both give their hearts and souls and can take any amount of damage and keep aiming up on no fuel.

But maybe Ash will get it as the incumbant, Dallas did go to the Euro Super League. He deserves it, gee I want to see Harrison in green and gold!

Chaos
01-05-11, 09:52 PM
Dallas has been one of the best signings of any club this year. Maybe the best. And they are similar in mayb respects.

Both give their hearts and souls and can take any amount of damage and keep aiming up on no fuel.

But maybe Ash will get it as the incumbant, Dallas did go to the Euro Super League. He deserves it, gee I want to see Harrison in green and gold!


Hard to split the two but I think the form club team might persuade the selection.

Titanic
01-05-11, 11:35 PM
I think this game should be played in Perth ... we go over early and they have to wait until after the test. Having the game in town is an advantage for them.

As for our team, we'll certainly miss Friend but not so much with Campbell back at 1. In honesty, I wouldn't be heartbroken if Minichiello can't back up - we won't miss his error rate - I know I sound like a pounder after the good games he's put in this year but it looks like he's recaptured his old form.

1. Campbell
2. Mead
3. Tomane
4. Tonga
5. Michaels
6. Zilman
7. Prince
8. Bailey
9. Brown
10. Henderson
11. Thompson
12. Bird
13. Harrison

14. James
15. White
16. O'Dwyer
17. Ridge

I read (Danny Weidler) that Laffranchi is peeved with Searle and wants out - any truth?

TITAN PETE
02-05-11, 09:13 AM
Carty looks at options to replace Friend
Luke Turgeon | May 2nd, 2011

ROOKIE hooker Kayne Lawton is shaping as a genuine contender to replace Nathan Friend on Sunday against the New Zealand Warriors.

Headgear-wearing workhorse Friend will undergo clean-up surgery on his left shoulder -- following a reconstruction in the off-season -- this week and is now staring at a month on the sidelines.

Titans coach John Cartwright was at Piggabeen yesterday to watch feeder club Tweed Heads casting an eye over his options which include former Titans under-20s star Lawton.

While Burleigh Bears utility Riley Brown slotted in for Friend during the first four games this season, which he also missed due to the shoulder injury, it is understood Cartwright is considering rewarding Lawton with an opportunity for his dedication at training and good form in the Queensland Cup.

It would also be a good opportunity to survey his options with Friend leaving the club to join the Warriors at season's end.

Lawton played the full 80 minutes yesterday in the Seagulls win over Easts, the first 20 at pivot before switching to hooker.

Tweed Heads coach Ben Anderson backed Lawton, who has played just two NRL games, to step up.

"He is a talented kid Kayno," Anderson said. "He is still learning his game and been thrown between six and nine a bit but he has definitely got great pace and can do some dangerous things out there."

Not only does the loss of Friend mean he will miss the much anticipated showdown with is future club, it threatens to be a destabilising blow for the Gold Coast, who only just started showing glimpses of their 2010 form with a gutsy 24-13 victory over the Sydney Roosters at Skilled Park on Saturday.

The halfback, hooker, fullback and five-eighth combination has been the biggest selection headache for Cartwright this season due to injury and suspension.

The return of veteran Preston Campbell from a knee injury against the Roosters, gave the Titans their most polished playmaking performance of the year.

"He just makes me settled," Titans skipper Scott Prince said.

Two-try hero William Zillman enjoyed his best game at five-eighth since being shifted from fullback in Round 6. Zillman has now scored five tries in three games at pivot and said he was starting to feel more comfortable in the role, which has proved a problem for the Titans since dual international Mat Rogers retired last season.

C-Whiz
02-05-11, 09:46 AM
Preston is not our hooker, end of story.

He is getting on in years now, and wouldn't last 20 mins trying to do what Friendy does every week for 80 mins.

Why do people still want to swap everyone around? Presto at FB. :thumbsup:

The issue now is hooker, and let's face it, at some stage the question needs to be addressed for the departure of Friendy. Like with the 5/8 issue, find someone who can play their for the future, not just to fill a gap for a few games.

Sounds like Lawnton ticks a few boxes, especially in case of future play-maker holes due to injury. And he's young. Im sure Carty knows more about the best option than most of us on here. :?)

Anyway, as far as the game against the Warriors, sounds like they are having much bigger team selection issues than us, so I have a lot of faith that we can continue to last the full 80mins and add another 2 points to our slowly growing tally.

TITAN PETE
02-05-11, 10:17 AM
Spot on Whiz , Presto is playing the position he was born to play & while he's playing like he did on Friday night no one should be even be considered :nope: as a replacement , if Presto is happy playing 80 minutes at the back then leave him be :thumbsup:

Lawton is being coached well under Anderson , who was an assistant coach at the the Storm & Kangaroos teams & if he believes he's ready he defiantly has the qualifications to say so.

Lawton should be our 1st choice replacement he's older & hopefully wiser than Srama , he's certainly better coached so I say put him in & let's see how he goes against the Monsters that will be running at him on Sunday :fight:
On the plus side he will have a much better kicking game than Friendy..

Coaster
02-05-11, 10:18 AM
It's Lawtons time. The door is open, and this is the chance he has been after.

DIEHARD
02-05-11, 10:27 AM
You are right Coaster and Pete. You've sold me. Bring in Lawton, he won't let us down.

titansrawesome
02-05-11, 02:43 PM
anyone but brown again i think everyone would agree

dee13
02-05-11, 04:42 PM
A few Titans players have been celebrating milestones in the past few weeks. Preston 250-NRL games, Bull-200 NRL games, Friendy-100 games in Titans colours.

I just wanted to share another small milestone that I am very proud of. Its hard to believe but, Blade will be celebrating his 50th NRL outing on the sidelines for the Titans on Sunday afternoon against the Warriors.

See you all on Sunday.

Nick
02-05-11, 04:53 PM
Check out the replay of the Seagulls game from yesterday.. Walker will play his way into the team pretty soon with more performances like that. Lawton looks good, has some good pace and good ball playing abilities, he should slot in well for friendy. I hope Walker does get his chance soon otherwise Im afraid he will be tearing us up next year.

DIEHARD
02-05-11, 04:56 PM
Congratulations on 50 NRL games Blade. Seriously an important milestone in my book. Love your work!

DIEHARD
02-05-11, 04:57 PM
Check out the replay of the Seagulls game from yesterday.. Walker will play his way into the team pretty soon with more performances like that. Lawton looks good, has some good pace and good ball playing abilities, he should slot in well for friendy. I hope Walker does get his chance soon otherwise Im afraid he will be tearing us up next year.

I'm on the band wagon with Nick. He'd be perfect to bring in, take over from Preston at fullback. Grit up front, speed to sizzle up back. Zillman is our 6 IMO.

Chaos
02-05-11, 05:50 PM
It's Lawtons time. The door is open, and this is the chance he has been after.

I agree..I saw this kid training with the Titans two years back, in there groups...he looked a lot sharper with more ball skill then Friend.
I've never seen him defend but I've been waiting to see him get a run.

teke
02-05-11, 05:58 PM
Check out the replay of the Seagulls game from yesterday.. Walker will play his way into the team pretty soon with more performances like that. Lawton looks good, has some good pace and good ball playing abilities, he should slot in well for friendy. I hope Walker does get his chance soon otherwise Im afraid he will be tearing us up next year.Yeah I know, my mate was at the game and said Shannon just carved once again. Shannon has been doing this stuff forever but what has changed is his mistake rate, it has come down and he is looking great.

Cant wait for him to tear up the NRL behind a team that is in form.

titansrawesome
02-05-11, 06:03 PM
Yeah I know, my mate was at the game and said Shannon just carved once again. Shannon has been doing this stuff forever but what has changed is his mistake rate, it has come down and he is looking great.

Cant wait for him to tear up the NRL behind a team that is in form.

you see the highlights? he was outstanding 2 solo efforts for tries, 1st one was catching a kick down his own goaline and shrugging one defender off and going to the races down the other end, the other was him just shrugging 3 players off in the middle to get the game winner

teke
02-05-11, 06:11 PM
you see the highlights? he was outstanding 2 solo efforts for tries, 1st one was catching a kick down his own goaline and shrugging one defender off and going to the races down the other end, the other was him just shrugging 3 players off in the middle to get the game winnerYeah just seen them, I have a mate who owns the company who films the Q Cup matches. One day Im going to make a highlight package of Shannons brilliance. He will blast his way into the squad with a bang if he keeps this up.

DIEHARD
02-05-11, 06:13 PM
Yeah just seen them, I have a mate who owns the company who films the Q Cup matches. One day Im going to make a highlight package of Shannons brilliance. He will blast his way into the squad with a bang if he keeps this up.

I think you would do Shannon alot of favours doing that! And we'd love it as well!

patskE
02-05-11, 06:15 PM
where can u get the highlight video from?

teke
02-05-11, 06:18 PM
where can u get the highlight video from?From the QRL.com website, there is a video sections on the site. Just look at the Tweed Rd 6 match.

patskE
02-05-11, 06:20 PM
found this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LirUvaB8C28&feature=related
watch 1st try
amazing
lol

C-Whiz
02-05-11, 06:47 PM
found this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LirUvaB8C28&feature=related
watch 1st try
amazing
lolWith due respect, that was some of the laziest defence Ive seen in a while. And, while not knocking Shannon, the last try with the bad bounce was a pretty ordinary attempt at attacking the footy or tackling the attacking player. I wouldn't want to use that as a resume to get into an NRL team becaue I don't think it's very persausive at all. I'll assume from those who have claimed to have watched the games that he has been doing a lot more than that clip shows.

teke
02-05-11, 06:57 PM
I'll assume from those who have claimed to have watched the games that he has been doing a lot more than that clip shows.Of course he has and this is coming from someone who has watched many many Tweed games over the last 4 years. If he comes in it's because Carty and Co have deemed it necessary. When they can management are at these feeder club games watching.

C-Whiz
02-05-11, 07:05 PM
Of course he has and this is coming from someone who has watched many many Tweed games over the last 4 years. If he comes in it's because Carty and Co have deemed it necessary. When they can management are at these feeder club games watching.That's what i thought. I'll take yours and Carty's word for it! :thumbsup:

Chaos
02-05-11, 07:17 PM
With due respect, that was some of the laziest defence Ive seen in a while. And, while not knocking Shannon, the last try with the bad bounce was a pretty ordinary attempt at attacking the footy or tackling the attacking player. I wouldn't want to use that as a resume to get into an NRL team becaue I don't think it's very persausive at all. I'll assume from those who have claimed to have watched the games that he has been doing a lot more than that clip shows.


I echo your thoughts on this C-whiz...I wouldn't put him in on that footage...lack of defense stood out but that last attempt to stop the kick would be a risk at NRL level.

teke
02-05-11, 09:44 PM
I echo your thoughts on this C-whiz...I wouldn't put him in on that footage...lack of defense stood out but that last attempt to stop the kick would be a risk at NRL level.That footage of Shannon was from 12 months ago.

It's lucky Prince wasnt trying to get into 1st grade with some of his tackles this year.

patskE
03-05-11, 12:32 AM
yeh like teke said its fairly old, just wanted to show some of u guys footage of shannon if u havnt seen him play b4

n those videos on qrl dont work for me :(
but i hope he gets a crack at 1st grade soon

amaline
03-05-11, 12:50 PM
Brown starting, Lawton on the bench.

1 Preston Campbell
2 Steve Michaels
3 Esi Tonga
4 Bodene Thompson
5 David Mead
6 William Zillman
7 Scott Prince
8 Luke Bailey
9 Riley Brown
10 Matthew White
11 Greg Bird
12 Mark Minichiello
13 Ashley Harrison

INTERCHANGE

14 Michael Henderson
15 Ryan James
16 Ben Ridge
17 Luke O'Dwyer
18 Kayne Lawton

http://www.titans.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=36332&title=brown,-lawton-named-for-titans

CairnsTitan
03-05-11, 02:07 PM
I don't understand riley browns selection, never done or shown he has what it takes but other then that awesome sweet

Boofhead
03-05-11, 02:39 PM
I don't understand riley browns selection, never done or shown he has what it takes but other then that awesome sweet

Whether we like it or not, he is our second choice hooker. Will be good to see what Kayne can bring to the table though.

TITAN PETE
03-05-11, 03:01 PM
Just because Brown is named wearing the no9 doesn't mean he's guaranteed of playing :rolleyes:

Coaster
03-05-11, 03:03 PM
I would say mini will drop out after city/country game, and we will play 2 hookers. Carty might want to give himself options, in case 1 gets targeted.

Rage
03-05-11, 03:34 PM
^ Yeah I agree that's the most likely course of action

Rage
03-05-11, 03:35 PM
Here's the Warriors side btw:

Warriors: Lance Hohaia, Kevin Locke, Lewis Brown, Simon Mannering, Krisnan Inu, James Maloney, Brett Seymour, Sam Rapira, Aaron Heremaia, Jacob Lillyman, Feleti Mateo, Elijah Taylor, Michael Luck. Interchange: Alehana Mara, Russell Packer, Ben Matulino, Ukuma Ta'ai.

Coaster
03-05-11, 03:36 PM
Here's the Warriors side btw:

Warriors: Lance Hohaia, Kevin Locke, Lewis Brown, Simon Mannering, Krisnan Inu, James Maloney, Brett Seymour, Sam Rapira, Aaron Heremaia, Jacob Lillyman, Feleti Mateo, Elijah Taylor, Michael Luck. Interchange: Alehana Mara, Russell Packer, Ben Matulino, Ukuma Ta'ai.

Commentators nightmare

MJF
03-05-11, 03:56 PM
Whether we like it or not, he is our second choice hooker. Will be good to see what Kayne can bring to the table though.

While I don't agree myself - if Kayne Lawton is NOT already better than Riley Brown, he will never be more than a fringe first grader. Brown is the worst key position player I have seen in the NRL since Brad Watts at the Rabbits

Mushi
03-05-11, 04:06 PM
So by the looks of the warriors - they are backing up from rep duty!! Hope the kangaroos give them a good thrashing on friday night even more now :-)

Boofhead
03-05-11, 04:12 PM
While I don't agree myself - if Kayne Lawton is NOT already better than Riley Brown, he will never be more than a fringe first grader. Brown is the worst key position player I have seen in the NRL since Brad Watts at the Rabbits

That's a bit harsh... He was going better than some of the blokes that are regular starters in the NRL.

He ain't no 80 minute hooker but he knows when to run the ball, when to pass it and is good for 25 tackles.

Brown to play 50, Lawton to play 30.

karnage
03-05-11, 04:23 PM
Even though they have been going well I'd probably leave O'Dwyer or Ridge out this week so that we have the 2 hooking spots covered as per the last therad.

TITAN PETE
03-05-11, 04:41 PM
I couldn't possibly leave Chalky out he's been a Hitman off the bench:fist:

titansrawesome
03-05-11, 04:58 PM
well ill officially say it, walker and tomane will never play for the titans again and will be released next season

GoldCoastTitans100
03-05-11, 05:09 PM
I think we will struggle to win.

karnage
03-05-11, 05:36 PM
I think we will struggle to win.

We always struggle to win. We never do it easy and that fact alone could play in our favour in a match where 5 of their best players are backing up from rep duty. If they aren't ready for an 80 minute they will lose in the last 10.

teke
03-05-11, 05:54 PM
well ill officially say it, walker and tomane will never play for the titans again and will be released next seasonWhere would you put them considering the team played better than ever last weekend. You wanna make a thousand changes just so you can get 2 favs in

Mushi
03-05-11, 06:03 PM
Yeah I agree with Teke - unless a change is needed, those 2 are not going to get their call up yet. The team is building on consistency and cannot do that changes week in and week out. Both have had runs in NRL and didn't prove themselves to Carty at that time. Now they need to wait their turn again. Presto is an awesome fb and deserves the number 1 jersey. And our centres and wingers are building up their combinations and doing quite well week in and week out - yeah some errors but can't see either Walker or Tomane not making little errors too.

Rage
03-05-11, 06:04 PM
I think it's gonna be a very close game, the real winner won't be apparent until theres 15 or so minutes left

DIEHARD
03-05-11, 06:04 PM
Where would you put them considering the team played better than ever last weekend. You wanna make a thousand changes just so you can get 2 favs in

Yea Im getting sick of reading about it. Many of us want Walker and Tomane in there somewhere, particularly Walker. But Preston should be fullback and you wouldn't leave out Mead or Michaels who have been first class.

Titan_Blue
03-05-11, 06:05 PM
Where would you put them considering the team played better than ever last weekend. You wanna make a thousand changes just so you can get 2 favs in

The Roosters are hopeless at the moment and without Todd Carney and they were beating us until the 73rd minute, it was hardly a convincing performance.

No changes should be made to a winning side, but I don't think we've turned the corner just yet.

teke
03-05-11, 06:09 PM
The Roosters are hopeless at the moment and without Todd Carney and they were beating us until the 73rd minute, it was hardly a convincing performance.

No changes should be made to a winning side, but I don't think we've turned the corner just yet.So the answer is to put 2 players in for 2 players playing well OR keep the same improving team?

Titan_Blue
03-05-11, 06:16 PM
So the answer is to put 2 players in for 2 players playing well OR keep the same improving team?

I don't think everyone in our team played well the other night.

We won, that doesn't mean all 17 players were outstanding.

As I said, you don't change a winning team, but falling over the line at the death doesn't mean every player in the squad should be in the clear for the foreseeable future.

If those last 7 minutes never happened the other night, people would be looking at the team's performance a lot differently I think, and not everyone would be safe.

teke
03-05-11, 06:19 PM
I don't think everyone in our team played well the other night.

We won, that doesn't mean all 17 players were outstanding.

As I said, you don't change a winning team, but falling over the line at the death doesn't mean every player in the squad should be in the clear for the foreseeable future.

If those last 7 minutes never happened the other night, people would be looking at the team's performance a lot differently I think, and not everyone would be safe.The backs at the moment are safe as a bank.

Titan_Blue
03-05-11, 06:44 PM
We've played two poor teams in the last two weeks minus their star players, neither offered much in attack.

I dunno, we're going okay, but I'm not sold yet and am waiting til we come up against a genuine top 8 team to guage how well we really are travelling.

The Warriors aren't a great attacking side themselves, the game against Manly next week will be a real test I think.

C-Whiz
03-05-11, 06:52 PM
As I have said, I think we have about the best team we can field now, so let them gel in their positions. You don't necessarily get better by changing the team, but you do get different. Time to stick with it and let them get better. :thumbsup:

smithers12345
03-05-11, 08:01 PM
In My opinion we need some more flare in attack
with that in mind i would have chosen something a little like this

1. Walker
2. Michaels
3. Tonga
4. Tomane
5. Mead
6. Zillman
7. Prince
8. Bailey
9. Lawton
10. James
11. Bird
12. Minichello
13. Harrison

14. Thompson
15. Ridge
16. Henderson/White
17. Campbell (possible coming on at hooker)

thats just me though

DIEHARD
03-05-11, 11:10 PM
Warriors players picked for NRL, test match

All five Warriors in the Kiwis Anzac test squad have been named in an unchanged line-up to face the Titans in an NRL match on the Gold Coast on Sunday.

Fullback Lance Hohaia, centres Lewis Brown and Simon Mannering, prop Sam Rapira and interchange forward Ben Matulino are in Queensland with the Kiwis, preparing to play the Kanagroos at the same match venue on Friday night.

The Kiwis team is named tomorrow, with Lewis Brown the only Warriors player with a question mark over his inclusion.

Warrior coach Ivan Cleary is banking on his stars to come through the test unscathed as he retained the same 17 players that have recorded back-to-back wins over Melbourne and Penrith over the past two rounds and have won four of their last five matches to be just outside the top eight.

The final line-up to face the Titans will only be confirmed an hour before kick-off.

"We haven't had to factor this in for quite a few years. Usually we've had the bye the weekend of the Anzac test so it's really a case of wait and see,'' Cleary said, noting that the Titans were unaffected by test duties.

Cleary said the Warriors would face a challenge against the Titans, who had won two of their past three games and would be strengthened by the return of fullback Preston Campbell from a knee injury.

"We didn't play so well against Penrith much of the time but we got a result. We'll need to be better in all areas against the Titans.''

They will stay in Australia after playing the Titans to prepare for their next match, away to Newcastle the following Sunday.

Warriors side named to play Gold Coast on Sunday:

Lance Hohaia, Kevin Locke, Lewis Brown, S Mannering (captain), Krisnan Inu, James Maloney, Brett Seymour, Sam Rapira, Aaron Heremaia, Jacob Lillyman, Feleti Mateo, Elijah Taylor, Micheal Luck.

Interchange: Alehana Mara, Russell Packer, Ben Matulino, Ukuma Ta'ai.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/

BackpackingTitan
04-05-11, 09:35 AM
I think that last weeks game showed that Preston has to be in the side for the 80 minutes. They have a good rotation set up were preston doesnt have to defend in the front line but in attack Preston tends to switch to more of a five-eighth role and Zillman switches to a bit more of a fullback role. Also Zillman needs to get more touches of the ball in because he looks dangerous everytime hes around the ball.

I saw Kayne Lawton playing 5/8 in Qcup and he looks very fluent in attack and he can definately run with the football. I hope Carty gives him a chance to get some first grade experience. I havent seen his kicking game but if he can kick long he will bring a lot to this side.

TITAN PETE
04-05-11, 01:58 PM
Titans v Warriors preview

NRL.com Wed, May 04, 2011 - 2:00 PM

The last time these teams met we witnessed an absorbing semi-final contest at this very ground and although the Titans won the match 28-16, you sensed both teams had plenty more to offer in the 2010 competition.

Sadly for the Warriors, despite finishing the regular season in fifth place, they were gone from the title race the following evening when two lower-ranked sides (the Roosters and Raiders) caused upset wins.

It?s a pain that still burns within the Warriors and while the blame can?t be fully attributed to the Titans, there will still be thoughts of payback on their minds.

Then there?s the fact they have now lost six on the trot to the Gold Coast and have never won at Skilled Park ? streaks they are surely ready to bust.

Come the 2011 season and both sides have started slower than they would have anticipated. The Titans have won just three games in the opening two months and are 11th on the ladder. The Warriors are ninth with four wins.

But both sides had victories last weekend; for the Warriors it was their second on the trot, bringing confidence into this clash. The Gold Coast beat the Roosters while the Warriors took care of Penrith.

Titans fans have been devastated by the news that hooker Nathan Friend has undergone shoulder surgery, ruling him out for an indefinite period. In his place comes Riley Brown.

Prop Matthew White has earned a starting spot, despite being charged with high-range drink driving this week, moving Michael Henderson to the bench. Kayne Lawton, another hooker, has been added to a five-man interchange.

The home side will be sweating on the safe return of second-rower Mark Minichiello from the City-Origin team to play on Friday night.

The Warriors have named the same line-up that took apart Penrith but Lance Hohaia, Lewis Brown, Simon Mannering, Ben Matulino and Sam Rapira will need to get through Test duty for New Zealand on Friday night to take their places on Sunday.

Watch Out Titans: The Warriors are coming to hunt the edges in attack after statistics reveal the Titans are the equal worst team in the NRL at letting in tries on the fringes.

With 19 tries conceded on the edges ? 10 on the left and nine on the right ? the Gold Coast are on par with Cronulla as the worst sides in the competition in these areas. Decision-making has been the major problem, as Gold Coast defenders struggle to determine whether a ball is coming short or going wide.

The Warriors have already scored seven tries on the left fringe in 2011 (ranked 4th) and eight tries on the right fringe (ranked 4th) so the Titans need to do something quickly, or face massive issues.

Danger Sign: Lewis Brown is a destroyer on the edges, having scored on both sides of the field already this year. The Titans? defenders need to keep an eye on where he roams, as chances are he might get the ball on an edge close to the line.

Watch Out Warriors: William Zillman has become a shining light for the Titans at five-eighth, with his speed causing all sorts of headaches for opposition teams. There is arguably no quicker player off the mark in the competition (imagine a foot race with Jamie Soward or Glen Fisiiahi? wow) than Zillman and it has helped him to six tries now.

With six line-breaks and an average 101 metres a week, he seems to have found his calling.

The Warriors might not be as worried about his play making skills as they are when it comes to Scott Prince and Preston Campbell, but if they allow him even a sliver of space he?ll take it with open arms.

Danger Sign: When Campbell slides into the line and draws in defenders it means Zillman is about to get one-on-one with someone? whoever that is had better have the afterburners ready to be switched on!

Plays To Watch: Greg Bird?s late offloads; Kevin Locke?s explosive counter-attack; David Mead?s speed in the centre of the ruck; James Maloney?s support play and tactical kicking; Scott Prince?s short kicks.

Where It Will Be Won: Ball security. It is no secret the Gold Coast have struggled early this year because of their high error rate. Giving up way too much possession has meant they haven?t been able to mount efficient attacking raids.

Statistics show they have committed the most handling errors before the third tackle with 78 already this season ? how can a team compete when they don?t get anywhere near the back end of their sets?

Overall they have tallied 116 errors ? also the most in the NRL at 14.5 a game. The Warriors have 93 for the year so far, or 11.5 a game ? three less on average. Obviously the team that plays disciplined rugby league with ball in hand, gets the quality field position, and makes the most of it, will walk away victorious.

The History: Played 8; Titans 6, Warriors 2. The Titans are on a six-game winning streak against the Warriors, having lost the first two matches between the clubs. The two sides met three times last season, including in the first week of the finals when the Titans dumped the Warriors from the competition with a 28-16 win. The sides have met four times at Skilled Park ? and the Warriors are still to register a win there.

Conclusion: The loss of Nathan Friend is massive for the Titans. It was no surprise they started to play better when he was back on the paddock. Consequently, Riley Brown or Kayne Lawton have huge shoes to fill.

The attacking combination with Prince, Campbell and Zillman is getting better but without someone seriously threatening around the ruck it?s much easier for oppositions to shut them down.

But, as the home side, they can be given a little lean ? especially given the Warriors? poor record here. But it really is a close contest. The Warriors were solid but not spectacular last week, making it a little harder to have full confidence in them.

Match officials: Referees ? Jared Maxwell & Jason Robinson; Touch Judges ? David Abood & Adam Gee; Video Ref ? Phil Cooley.

Televised: Fox Sports ? Live 2pm.

TITAN PETE
04-05-11, 01:59 PM
i hate Maxwell & i'm sure he hates us :mad:

Coaster
04-05-11, 03:02 PM
i hate Maxwell & i'm sure he hates us :mad:

Can not possibly hate us as much as Dela Heras, i would run over that git if i seen him walking across the road.

I gave it to him this week on the podcast

titansrawesome
04-05-11, 04:05 PM
Can not possibly hate us as much as Dela Heras, i would run over that git if i seen him walking across the road.

I gave it to him this week on the podcast

just remember tonie carroll destroying him in 09:laugh: and maxwell and klein suck too, i think gavin badger is easily the best

karnage
04-05-11, 04:49 PM
Shayne Hayne is the worst by far... Brett Suttor a clear second.

patskE
04-05-11, 04:52 PM
"He deserves his chance."
quote from carty about picking brown for hooker...
iam pretty sure he had his chance already to prove himself...
give lawton or smara a crack

and going by that walker and tomane "deserves his chance."

shamus
04-05-11, 06:32 PM
oops....wrong thread

Coaster
04-05-11, 07:07 PM
Click to watch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Y9tMOsKP4)

Mushi
04-05-11, 08:18 PM
:laugh: Love it!!!:D

titansrawesome
04-05-11, 10:09 PM
Click to watch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Y9tMOsKP4)

brought back the memories did i:laugh: i was trying to find a gif of it but couldnt find one

AmericanTitan
05-05-11, 09:32 AM
those saying Presto should be on the field the full 80 I am in complete agreement with. He's a spark the attack needs and its obvious Princey feels more comfortable with Presto in there.

I'm looking forward to this game quite a bit. It's at a great time for me to watch (11 pm my time) and I think we should be able to win it, especially if the Warriors who are playing in the test match aren't able to come back into their side.

Boofhead
05-05-11, 12:12 PM
Come on Lewis Brown, cripple one of your team mates and get a start for the test!

teke
05-05-11, 12:20 PM
It's fairly good timing for the Titans to play the Warriors. They have a number of players backing up and the Titans have a big week of training with 6 sessions this week so they will be no excuses.

I think Prince will have a big impact on this game.

Rage
05-05-11, 04:31 PM
I think we're a much more effective side with Presto playing the full 80 mins. While the idea of him as a bench impact player is awesome on paper, it just didn't seem to take off as well as we all would have hoped.

isaiah
06-05-11, 07:41 AM
Whether we like it or not, he is our second choice hooker. Will be good to see what Kayne can bring to the table though.

has matt srama re-signed with the club, i'd be looking elsewhere, somewhere where he could get some nrl time, he is way good enough, better than both of these

isaiah
06-05-11, 07:44 AM
"He deserves his chance."
quote from carty about picking brown for hooker...
iam pretty sure he had his chance already to prove himself...
give lawton or smara a crack

and going by that walker and tomane "deserves his chance."

its a disgrace, but the club has a history of not trusting the kids they develop until way after they are ready, difference between them and the broncs

titansrawesome
06-05-11, 07:48 AM
its a disgrace, but the club has a history of not trusting the kids they develop until way after they are ready, difference between them and the broncs

it would be the reason we have barely any and our under 20s suck unfortunateky

TITAN PETE
06-05-11, 08:54 AM
it would be the reason we have barely any and our under 20s suck unfortunateky

The club must feel Proud to have supporters like you :nope:

Coaster
06-05-11, 09:08 AM
its a disgrace, but the club has a history of not trusting the kids they develop until way after they are ready, difference between them and the broncs

Yeah for the first 5 years the Broncos had all youngsters. Care to name any

Nick
06-05-11, 10:37 AM
Looks like manu is set to return.. He flew over with the squad. Will be very dangerous for our edge defense.

Boofhead
06-05-11, 10:43 AM
I hope he doesn't play, he knows how to put a try on us.


Warriors: Ivan Cleary has taken Bill Tupou, Joel Moon, Jeremy Latimore and Sione Louisi as covered for doubtful players Sam Rapira, Ben Matulino and Lewis Brown. Manu Vatuvei is also with the squad but is not expected back until next week.

Source: http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/the-inside-ball-foxsportscomau-provides-league-fans-an-everywhere-place-for-nrl-news-in-2011/story-fn2mcuj6-1226018492281

Gives some hope though.

AmericanTitan
06-05-11, 10:48 AM
I don't expect the Beast to play this weekend. They seem to be really taking their time with him, for good reason. He's too valuable to come back early and potentially make things even worse for him.

Rage
06-05-11, 01:29 PM
Dangerous player, hope he doesn't line up against us

titansrawesome
06-05-11, 03:00 PM
The club must feel Proud to have supporters like you :nope:

cmon pete our for and against is record low and we are on the bottom -186, thats like me saying the raiders are good i would just be lying:nope:

Surfers6
06-05-11, 03:51 PM
Good Luck for the game Austalia & Titans.............

Im picking a 24-6 Win to the Titans and 30 - 0 for Australia.

thelwall
06-05-11, 10:25 PM
mannering is injured :) yaya

TitansFan2020
07-05-11, 07:43 AM
As is rapira with broken thumb

Boofhead
07-05-11, 08:14 AM
Lewis Brown was easily the Kiwis best last night, was everywhere.

Bet he will back up.


mannering is injured :) yaya

Source?

Mushi
07-05-11, 10:15 AM
Gold Coast Titans v New Zealand Warriors at Skilled Park, 2:00pm

Titans: Preston Campbell, Steve Michaels, Esi Tonga, Bodene Thompson, David Mead, William Zillman, Scott Prince, Luke Bailey, Riley Brown, Matthew White, Greg Bird, Mark Minichiello, Ashley Harrison. Interchange (from): Michael Henderson, Ryan James, Ben Ridge, Luke O'Dwyer, Kayne Lawton.

Peter Sterling's Late Mail: Mark Minichiello has been cleared to play. :thumbsup:

Warriors: Lance Hohaia, Kevin Locke, Lewis Brown, Simon Mannering, Krisnan Inu, James Maloney, Brett Seymour, Sam Rapira, Aaron Heremaia, Jacob Lillyman, Feleti Mateo, Elijah Taylor, Michael Luck. Interchange: Alehana Mara, Russell Packer, Ben Matulino, Ukuma Ta'ai.

Peter Sterling's Late Mail: Manu Vatuvei has made the trip from Auckland and may return in place of Kevin Locke :ugh:

Rapira's replacement not listed yet.


source: www.nrl.com.au

Rage
07-05-11, 09:38 PM
According to article, "Backrower Mark Minichiello has "pulled up well" after chiming into City's narrow loss to Country in the NSW Origin selection trial at Albury, but is not expected to back up against the Warriors on Sunday."

Full article: http://nrl.com/titans-nrl-coach-welcomes-origin-headache/tabid/10874/newsid/62670/default.aspx

Blazertaser
07-05-11, 09:44 PM
Lewis Brown was easily the Kiwis best last night, was everywhere.

Bet he will back up.



Source?

Hohaia did play a great game also though

AmericanTitan
07-05-11, 11:38 PM
GAME DAY!

Good luck Titans, get that win!

To everyone going: Cheer loud for all of us who have to cheer from afar!

titansrawesome
08-05-11, 12:28 AM
GAME DAY!

Good luck Titans, get that win!

To everyone going: Cheer loud for all of us who have to cheer from afar!

gonna watch manny pacqiou KO shane mosley then gonna watch the titans top off a miserable week for nzers

warriors_ballboy
08-05-11, 11:49 AM
Locke to Fullback, Hohaia to Bench. Manu to Start. Latimore to replace Sammy.

CairnsTitan
08-05-11, 01:32 PM
anyone know if lawton is on the bench?

titansrawesome
08-05-11, 01:42 PM
warriors 22-8, no one knows hot to defuse any kick, hint hint tomane

CairnsTitan
08-05-11, 01:43 PM
I see the game plan is to look inept, doesn't seem to be working so far

CairnsTitan
08-05-11, 01:44 PM
prince taking the line on :laugh:

titansrawesome
08-05-11, 01:48 PM
i wonder when carty will change his gameplans

gotitans101
08-05-11, 01:51 PM
God we're terrible. Errors all over the place. Campbell having a shocker at the back. We're having trouble containing Locke & Brown too.

Mead's tries were impressive though, Manu caught out of position lol.

titansrawesome
08-05-11, 01:53 PM
campbell not feeling comfortable at fullback

bigjim
08-05-11, 01:54 PM
Every try to the Warriors has come from errors. Stop the errors and we might have a chance.
Also guys, try and lock up the ball in a tackle. Around the legs tackles are no good against the Warriors.
I do question the players attitude but I'm starting to question game plans and tackling techique as well.:boo:

bigjim
08-05-11, 01:59 PM
With the retirement of Matty the team seems to be missing alternate options in attack. Matty gave them some unpredictability and back bone. Please come back Rat we desperately need you.

CairnsTitan
08-05-11, 02:05 PM
just our final bit of execution sucks

CairnsTitan
08-05-11, 02:11 PM
bodene is really stepping up this game

Rage
08-05-11, 02:14 PM
We might still be in this,
14 - 22 and still half an hour left

CairnsTitan
08-05-11, 02:27 PM
lol, gonna go put some money on us for the wooden spoon this year

AmericanTitan
08-05-11, 02:31 PM
way too many errors. The knock on call was pivotal, but didn't cost us the game.

Preston Campbell is great...but today was NOT his day at all. Mead played great though.

Rage
08-05-11, 02:31 PM
wtf happened?! I left the room and came back a few minutes later, now we're down 14 - 34

Expecting another 'blast' from Carty

bigjim
08-05-11, 02:32 PM
This is a disgusting exhibition. I don't know what is wrong but we have some serious issues. Quck restart just made us look inept.
I seriously think Cartwright has to take a lot of the responsibility. These guys have absolutely no mogril in them at all.
I love the Titans but these guys are cream puffs.

CairnsTitan
08-05-11, 02:35 PM
throw a punch

Titanic
08-05-11, 02:36 PM
Bloody crap ... we are freakin' aweful ... repeat aweful ... too much talk about 2012 but what about this year? Losing is one thing but this performance is crap ... Ridge you dipstick :-( that's it I can't watch anymore ... I'd rather watch Pacqiao at least they'll both have a go.

Wooden spoon? Balsawood in our case.

AmericanTitan
08-05-11, 02:38 PM
Titans showing no heart or moxie. Sad display.

One thing I always have counted on when watching the Titans is them never giving up and always giving 100%. This year has just been a disaster as far as that is concerned.


Lots of guys need to step up and have some pride in their work.

Rage
08-05-11, 02:45 PM
Bah full time
14 - 34

Gonna be a long season

bigjim
08-05-11, 02:52 PM
I've been trying to work out what our problem is.
The only thing I can come up with is we have no brains leading the troops.
Prince is a lovely guy and a great player but he's no leader. He's no Smith, Lockyer or Thurston. Prince is a pretty boy. God even Benji gives the Tigers more go forward than Prince.
We have no idea how to build pressure. The players seem to think they have to score off every posession. Guys start using your heads.

teke
08-05-11, 02:56 PM
God we're terrible. Errors all over the place. Campbell having a shocker at the back. We're having trouble containing Locke & Brown too.

Mead's tries were impressive though, Manu caught out of position lol.Wasnt really out of position badly though, it's just Meads ball running is way above most in the comp. Way too quick and strong, the only bloke who played well on Titans today.

Boofhead
08-05-11, 03:00 PM
Just walked off a flight, didn't get to watch the game... looks like I didn't miss much. Fail.

teke
08-05-11, 03:02 PM
Just walked off a flight, didn't get to watch the game... looks like I didn't miss much. Fail.The game had alot of action though :laugh:

titansrawesome
08-05-11, 03:10 PM
another blast from carty but there will be NO CHANGES AGAIN, i dont expect him to inject some flair and bench prince until he gets out of his funk, very depressing seeing the best halfback from 07-09 be this awful, we need changes but they wont happen. end rant

titansrawesome
08-05-11, 03:14 PM
at least pac man dominated mosley today

teke
08-05-11, 03:18 PM
at least pac man dominated mosley todayI knew he wouldnt stop Mosley and dumped a fair bit of money on easy decision. I have been to 2 mosley fights, my favourite fighter of all time. I have a number of mates in the industry which I have followed for 15 yrs.

GoldCoastTitans100
08-05-11, 03:22 PM
The team was pathetic today.

Prince has a terrible kicking game and today did not show much play-making ability.

Preston is not a FB these days. Prince says he feels more comfortable with Presto in the side, but the captain should be able to play with all the players around him not just one.

titansrawesome
08-05-11, 03:23 PM
I knew he wouldnt stop Mosley and dumped a fair bit of money on easy decision. I have been to 2 mosley fights, my favourite fighter of all time. I have a number of mates in the industry which I have followed for 15 yrs.

yeah but he should drop a weight class or retire he cant compete with the best like floyd and manny anymore, but god damn 9 out of every 10 boxing matches are so boring, mma i knew was more entertaining but not this much. i liked the old tyson and ali and foreman fights, heavyweights know how to fight.

teke
08-05-11, 03:30 PM
yeah but he should drop a weight class or retire he cant compete with the best like floyd and manny anymore, but god damn 9 out of every 10 boxing matches are so boring, mma i knew was more entertaining but not this much. i liked the old tyson and ali and foreman fights, heavyweights know how to fight.Yeah I know, I want him to retire but all is good, hall of famer and has nothing to shamed about. Better keep it on topic :doh: Back to this awful Titans performance :nope:

Boofhead
08-05-11, 03:56 PM
Still haven't seen the game but from general comments I have heard... Preston had a shocker from the back. Still don't un.derstand why Zillman isn't playing at FB.

Not once has Party tested Bird 5/8 and Campbell coming in rotation.

teke
08-05-11, 04:11 PM
It's getting close to Carty sticking Walker in the team.

I felt sorry for Presto today, just one of those games :nope:

Steelers
08-05-11, 04:12 PM
What happened to Bailey?

Rage
08-05-11, 04:15 PM
Article says he did his neck

teke
08-05-11, 04:45 PM
No discussion about todays game ? :)

bigjim
08-05-11, 04:59 PM
It seems they are trying to see how bad they can play and how far back they can get and still make the eight. Stop treating opponents with such disrespect and play to your potential. Your not that good that you can coast into the top eight. You have the players but you have to play with conviction and stop the errors.

teke
08-05-11, 05:02 PM
It seems they are trying to see how bad they can play and how far back they can get and still make the eight. Stop treating opponents with such disrespect and play to your potential. Your not that good that you can coast into the top eight. You have the players but you have to play with conviction and stop the errors.Pretty much stop the errors and you will go a long way to being competitive in a game. A loss against Manly will finish them.

Chaos
08-05-11, 05:54 PM
Just watched the game highlights and looks like Warriors went in with the right game plan...bomb Preston!

titansrawesome
08-05-11, 06:46 PM
i have got a stat for you guys, last year we got 4th place with 9 losses after 9 rounds this year we have 6 losses. we better pick it up its damn near impossible to do an 08 parra with this competition getting tighter every year

Coaster
08-05-11, 06:54 PM
No discussion about todays game ? :)

We did it at the game.

Even though we were outnumbered 3 to 1 with Warriors supporters we stuck solid, shame there wasn't more of us.

teke
08-05-11, 07:06 PM
We did it at the game.

Even though we were outnumbered 3 to 1 with Warriors supporters we stuck solid, shame there wasn't more of us.Id hope there would be more support than those just at the game.

This game has knocked the wind out of the Gold Coast, eeeek :ugh:

Mushi
08-05-11, 07:20 PM
OMG there were a lot of warriors fans at the game today :ugh: Do any kiwi's still live in NZ??? :doh:

As for the game - well..... what can be said. - we were outplayed by a better team today. The warriors got so many offloads and it just killed us. Our errors (and today dropped balls) are just giving other teams possession at the wrong end of the field and they are capitalising on it. Great to see Mead on fire today - he was certainly our shining star today. Def a lack of consistency each week - Carty certainly has some headaches ahead of him.

On a good note - even with a loss - a great atmosphere in the wonderful legion once again!

TITAN PETE
08-05-11, 07:45 PM
In a pathetic game there were a couple of highlights
1. Mead has 3 line breaks for 3 tries probably should've got a 4 th but Presto didn't pass him the ball..
2 Ryan James was outstanding & easily Man of the Match for me , 32 Tackles off the bench & the only guy who shows any Mongrel.

Brown should sent back to Burleigh I thought when Lawton came on we looked Fast & Exciting ,as soon as he was replaced the Warriors seem to run riot..

Presto is far to good a player to ever play that bad again but he wasn't alone I thought Harro was very ordinary..

Coaster
08-05-11, 07:51 PM
They couldn't catch a cold at the moment, do they practice fundamentals?

Chaos
08-05-11, 07:54 PM
Pretty much stop the errors and you will go a long way to being competitive in a game. A loss against Manly will finish them.

Run from dummy half and don't try to break the line six times will 'stop errors' but your not going to win the game playing like that.

If you watched the Dragons today...you would see a winger receive a kick from the Cowboys trying to gain ground...he didn't just run straight into the defense to 'stop an error'...he give a long ball to his fullback, who in turn give another long ball to the winger on the other side...Cowboys defense had to readjust to the right allowing the Dragons to penetrate on the other side.

Two long passes on the zero tackle eased the pressure for the whole set.
if you think error, then error will come.
If you think attack, you force the opposition into error!

teke
08-05-11, 08:03 PM
Run from dummy half and don't try to break the line six times will 'stop errors' but your not going to win the game playing like that.

If you watched the Dragons today...you would see a winger receive a kick from the Cowboys trying to gain ground...he didn't just run straight into the defense to 'stop an error'...he give a long ball to his fullback, who in turn give another long ball to the winger on the other side...Cowboys defense had to readjust to the right allowing the Dragons to penetrate on the other side.

Two long passes on the zero tackle eased the pressure for the whole set.
if you think error, then error will come.
If you think attack, you force the opposition into error!Im with you, kind of :frown:

Moral of story - stop making errors ?:?)

Chaos
08-05-11, 08:08 PM
Im with you, kind of :frown:

Moral of story - stop making errors ?:?)

Yeah, we do...but how Carty thinks he can win games is going to put pressure on the players or help them to show their skill.
Preston isn't safe at the back and Zillman is...swapping them will help.

teke
08-05-11, 08:15 PM
Yeah, we do...but how Carty thinks he can win games is going to put pressure on the players or help them to show their skill.
Preston isn't safe at the back and Zillman is...swapping them will help.He is in a tough spot now, tough decisions ahead.

DIEHARD
08-05-11, 08:18 PM
That was terrible, not only was our performance riddled with errors but all the bounces and luck seemed to bounce into the hands of the Warriors.

Well done to the great David Mead on a hattrick!

Unfortunately I also remember when he did that against the Roosters in 2010 and we still lost.

But he is deadly.

Preston looked to have had an uncharacteristic bad game.

Warriors looked fired up and buzzing, also from the Anzac Test and the massive Kiwi support.

I'm gonna watch the replay, yea Im ready for it.

DIEHARD
08-05-11, 08:24 PM
But well done to the entire Titans team coming over and shaking hands.

Chaos
08-05-11, 08:32 PM
He is in a tough spot now, tough decisions ahead.

Yeah...I think his past decisions in the back line has brought him to this point...he needs to face up to some errors himself.

karnage
08-05-11, 08:32 PM
Today was really, really bad - and again we copped the rough end of the pineapple with some genuine ineptitude in the refereeing ranks.

Preston was terrible. We have Manly next who are very well coached by Hasler and have 4 genuine kicking options on the fifth - Cherry-Evans, Foran, Ballin, Lyon. They will all have a crack at bombing Mead and Campbell and there is absolutely no reason to be confident that they will be able to defuse and of them.

Sunday-Mail says Presto wants another year. Say it ain't so Searley - don't let a genuine superstar ruin his career by playing one season too many.

At 22-14 it was game on but we were beaten when the Warriors came back to the middle after Mead fell off a tackle and there was no second effort from the inside men. It is on those sort of playes that we miss the mental toughness and attention to detail that Bailey / Friend / Laffranchi bring us.

Prince's short kicking game was very good today but a kick is only as good as its chase. The kick that he put in before they ran the length from the tap restart was a screamer but there was not one person putting in the hard yards enough to force a restart. That was the second time it happened in that half.

We are now 3-6. People are going to say that our season is over and if we continue to dish up performances like those over the first 9 weeks it well and truly is, but the finals are not beyond our reach. We need to win 6 of our next 9 games which will have us 9-9 after 20 rounds (2 byes) and 22 points needing 4 wins from our last 6 to make the finals. It can be done.

Seriously though, if we do fall to 4-10 or 5-12 or somesuch it will be very interesting to see the way Carty approaches it. If we begin to play for nothing but pride will he experiment with the team and see what people can do when given a real chance or will he simply plug away. My old man reckons it's time to give others a chance now. That is the real debate for today, unfortunately I think most of us know what the answer will be when the team is named on Tuesday...

teke
08-05-11, 08:33 PM
Yeah...I think his past decisions in the back line has brought him to this point...he needs to face up to some errors himself.The wing and centres arnt his problem, the other spots are the tough calls

Coaster
08-05-11, 08:41 PM
I watched a bunch of kids play for the Donkeys with pride, and defended like Demons. It's not the players skill I am concerned about, it is there effort and desire

eelectrica
08-05-11, 08:41 PM
I really hope Presto retires at the end of this year. I'm already starting to think he's playing one season too many. The mind is willing, body not so much perhaps.

teke
08-05-11, 08:45 PM
I watched a bunch of kids play for the Donkeys with pride, and defended like Demons. It's not the players skill I am concerned about, it is there effort and desireEffort and desire was there today. Dont know why that is being questioned. Warrior offloads and ruck dominance coupled with errors caused what we saw.

Karnage - winning 6 of next 9? 6 of remainder is going to be tough enough

Coaster
08-05-11, 08:53 PM
Effort and desire was there today. Dont know why that is being questioned.

have to disagree. We lacked effort in key areas, our chase on kicks and ability to wrap up the ball, and our inside men blocking offloads, protection of catchers

teke
08-05-11, 08:57 PM
have to disagree. We lacked effort in key areas, our chase on kicks and ability to wrap up the ball, and our inside men blocking offloads, protection of catchersFair enough, from what I saw the team was trying hard and it was written in disappointment over their faces at full time.

Coaster
08-05-11, 09:06 PM
Fair enough, from what I saw the team was trying hard and it was written in disappointment over their faces at full time.

They tried hard, but they need to learn to do the things above like Friend Boof and Bailey do. These are the hard things, the things that go unnoticed.

DIEHARD
08-05-11, 09:47 PM
Titans thumped by Warriors 34-14

GOLD Coast Titans have been thumped by the Warriors 34-14 after a they failed to handle a bombing onslaught in the first half.

Three of the Warriors first-half tries came from bombs.

The good news for the Titans was three tries to David Mead who scorched the Skilled Park turf.

WARRIORS 34 (J Maloney 2 L Brown S Mannering E Taylor M Vatuvei tries J Maloney 5 goals) bt GOLD COAST 14 (D Moore 3 tries S Prince goal) at Skilled Park. Referee: Jared Maxwell, Jason Robinson. Crowd: 17,285.

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/

DIEHARD
08-05-11, 09:48 PM
Mead hat-trick not enough for Titans

A HAT-TRICK of tries by winger David Mead has not been enough to stop the New Zealand Warriors downing the Gold Coast Titans 34-14 at Skilled Park on Sunday.

In a David versus Goliath battle, pint-sized Mead won his NRL duel with recalled Warriors giant Manu Vatuvei - back early from a round one knee injury.

But the Warriors won where it counted - on the scoreboard - to seal their first victory over the Titans since 2007, snapping a run of six straight losses to the Gold Coast.

The Warriors (5-4 record) came back from 8-6 down in the first half to run out six tries to three winners over the Titans (3-6) in front of 17,285 largely Kiwi supporters.

Mead's second career hat-trick was impressive, but Warriors pivot James Maloney was not to be outdone - he amassed a personal points tally of 18, including two tries.

After trailing 22-8 at halftime, the Titans hit back when Bodene Thompson burst from dummy half and set up Mead's third try in the 50th minute.

Scott Prince's sideline conversion cut the deficit to 22-14.

Their joy was shortlived as the Warriors blew the deficit out to 28-14 after backrower Elijah Taylor's borderline pass sent Maloney over in the 60th.

Maloney was over again five minutes later when the Titans were caught napping by a quick re-start, allowing the pivot to run 70 metres untouched under the posts.

A controversial try to Taylor helped the Warriors grab a 14-point half-time lead.

Taylor appeared to be tackled by Preston Campbell and Esi Tonga, only to be told to play on by referee Jared Maxwell when he got to his feet.

Campbell and Tonga stood disbelieving at Maxwell as Taylor simply ran around them and scored.

The Warriors scored the last 16 points of the half, after the Titans grabbed an early 8-6 lead thanks to Mead's double.

While he might not have won his personal duel, Vatuvei did mark his return by crossing in the 17th minute, after Titans lock Ash Harrison knocked on from the re-start following Mead's second try.

Another handling error gifted Warriors captain Simon Mannering a 24th-minute try after Campbell surprisingly dropped a Moloney bomb on his line.

Mannering, Lance Hohaia, Ben Matulino and Lewis Brown all backed up from New Zealand's Friday night Test loss to Australia but Sam Rapira (thumb) was not considered.

City backrower Mark Minichiello backed up for the Titans but they lost prop Luke Bailey (neck).

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/

Titanic
08-05-11, 10:16 PM
I know we are only armchair critics but fair dinkum Blind Freddy can see the difference in attitiude in a club when you apply pressure for positions from underneath.

All those Brisbane "kids" have been hammering away and given the opportunity in a rotation over the last few years. I was actually jealous watching them go round. Half the talent twice the application. Our basic formula of loyalty is not being returned by the likes of Henderson and White. Bailey out and this was their chance.

Get Tagataese and Thompson in the forwards where they belong and give Tomane a run ... give them some incentive to aim up and take those two pedestrian props out. Perhaps Taga will at least back James up.

I don't want to slam Prince although he was ordinary and Campbell worse. I also think Bird and Harrison suffer from the middle work they have to do because for those two deadhead props.

titansrawesome
08-05-11, 10:40 PM
I know we are only armchair critics but fair dinkum Blind Freddy can see the difference in attitiude in a club when you apply pressure for positions from underneath.

All those Brisbane "kids" have been hammering away and given the opportunity in a rotation over the last few years. I was actually jealous watching them go round. Half the talent twice the application. Our basic formula of loyalty is not being returned by the likes of Henderson and White. Bailey out and this was their chance.

Get Tagataese and Thompson in the forwards where they belong and give Tomane a run ... give them some incentive to aim up and take those two pedestrian props out. Perhaps Taga will at least back James up.

I don't want to slam Prince although he was ordinary and Campbell worse. I also think Bird and Harrison suffer from the middle work they have to do because for those two deadhead props.

agreed but also put walker in there. carty doesnt seem to like giving our youngsters shots much, tongia and vave have both gone to the sharks but it would have been nice to keep them both last year sigh

Rage
08-05-11, 11:41 PM
Laine Clark AAP Sun, May 08, 2011 - 6:51 PM

Not even the prospect of postponing his NRL retirement to play alongside Jamal Idris could cheer up Gold Coast Titans veteran Preston Campbell on Sunday.

"Not after days like this," Campbell said after the Titans' 34-14 loss to the New Zealand Warriors at Skilled Park.

He insists he has not made a final decision on whether he will play one more year, so he can link with new recruit Idris, who begins a lucrative five-season deal from 2012.

Campbell, 33, said it was too early to call.

"I said this time last year that I was retiring and here we are again - we will have to wait and see what happens."

He might not have too much soul searching to do if he repeats another performance like Sunday's effort.

The veteran was the first to admonish himself after three crucial errors led to Warriors' tries, as the visitors bounced back from an early 8-6 deficit.

"It was one of my not-so-memorable games," a forlorn Campbell said.

"It would be easy to apologise to the boys but sometimes it doesn't feel right to apologise.

"All I can do to make it up is come back from it, try and put a better effort in.

"It's disappointing because I am seen as a leader in the team.

"I am the one who is supposed to settle the boys, give the boys confidence.

"They expect better from me and I expect better from myself."

Campbell - 34 next month - looked like he might have a good day when his perfect cut-out pass set up winger David Mead's second try and an 8-6 lead in the 14th minute.

Then it went pear-shaped.

He spilt a James Maloney kick that gifted Simon Mannering's 24th-minute try.

Eight minutes later, he dropped another kick but appeared to tackle Warriors backrower Elijah Taylor with Titans teammate Esi Tonga close to their line - only for referee Jared Maxwell to call "play on".

Markers Campbell and Tonga looked in disbelief at Maxwell as Taylor simply got off the ground and scored.

The final entry on Campbell's blooper tape came in the 60th minute when his attempted short line drop-out backfired and led to a Maloney try.

"Our mistakes cost us. You can't afford to do that," Campbell said.

"I dropped one ball, that's okay - when you drop two, you start to feel really bad.

"Obviously, you can't let it get to you but, when you make a third one, it is hard to get out of that rut."

Surfers6
09-05-11, 08:31 AM
Mead and James were great.

Titans were aweful.

BackpackingTitan
09-05-11, 12:50 PM
I know the its easy to see the fact that they lost and think that they are terrible, but if you look at their performance I think that its probably the best I've seen the team play this year. Without three of our best players (Friend, Bailey, Laffranchi) we only lost because of a few simple errors and bad refs calls. The Warriors like most teams this year only scored off our mistakes.

I think that this team with this game plan will win a lot of games this year if they just cut out the mistakes and get some momentum going.

Preston has always been rocks or diamonds. I doubt he will be dropped. Carty is looking at who brings the most to the team not who is the most entertaining (Shannon Walker). Although having said that I think Shannon has had many chances to be picked and just hasn't got a proper go which is a shame. And it's gonna be hard for Carty to replace Presto now because then you would have a new hooker, five-eighth and fullback.

Also on the game in my opinion that was Zillmans best game at five-eighth. Didnt score five tries but was much more involved in attack and I think just needs to get his hands on the ball more. Also it was only a matter of time before Bodene started adjusting to Centre. I remember playing with him when he was just starting to get a go in first grade and he definately has the speed and the skills for it. Although I would prefer him on that right edge and moving Bird back to the left edge. Bird seems to suit the left side so much better.

Surfers6
09-05-11, 01:13 PM
I know the its easy to see the fact that they lost and think that they are terrible, but if you look at their performance I think that its probably the best I've seen the team play this year. Without three of our best players (Friend, Bailey, Laffranchi) we only lost because of a few simple errors and bad refs calls. The Warriors like most teams this year only scored off our mistakes.

I think that this team with this game plan will win a lot of games this year if they just cut out the mistakes and get some momentum going.

Preston has always been rocks or diamonds. I doubt he will be dropped. Carty is looking at who brings the most to the team not who is the most entertaining (Shannon Walker). Although having said that I think Shannon has had many chances to be picked and just hasn't got a proper go which is a shame. And it's gonna be hard for Carty to replace Presto now because then you would have a new hooker, five-eighth and fullback.

Also on the game in my opinion that was Zillmans best game at five-eighth. Didnt score five tries but was much more involved in attack and I think just needs to get his hands on the ball more. Also it was only a matter of time before Bodene started adjusting to Centre. I remember playing with him when he was just starting to get a go in first grade and he definately has the speed and the skills for it. Although I would prefer him on that right edge and moving Bird back to the left edge. Bird seems to suit the left side so much better.

Good post dude, agree with that but we need to do something with the fullback. Preston can be anything on his day but i just prefer the look of a side with a bigger body at the back.

Supergoose
09-05-11, 05:19 PM
First the positives, Thompson and James were tremendous. Mead cashed in well and with skill but it was on what Thompson created. Lawton looked okay, much better than Brown who should never play first grade for us again. Michaels was okay and Prince and Zillman were too. Bird was average (agree we need to move him back to the left. Henderson was okay and so was White. Harrison has had a few bad games now in a row and it is hurting us. Esi Tonga was okay too. We just had nothing in defence - it was like boys v men as we were dominated in the ruck with the Warriors doing as they pleased. I felt violated so can only imagine how the players felt. Mistakes are killing us, both ours and the refs.

As for next week, it's time. It's time to get Tomane and Walker in for an extended run. It's time to shift Bodene into right side backrow and Bird onto the left. Mini must play off the bench. Taga needs some time at prop in the Qld Cup before playing there in the NRL, he has been a centre/wide running back rower for ever. Lawton must also play every week, even when Friend is back. Rest Friend for 20 in the middle of a game - Lawton needs time in first grade. Ridge must also be persevered with at least while Laffranchi is out. Play him at back up hooker for Lawton. We can't just let the season slip without trying something different. Without Friend and Bailey we looked clueless. Desperate for us to man-up and smash the Sea-Eagles but we'll get hammered if we play like that again. They have been ruthless this season and playing very well. C'mon Titans give us something!

Titanic
09-05-11, 11:06 PM
I want to agree but I just can't get passed the fact that the backrow are shouldering the slack left by White and Henderson. Last night I watched the three previous games and saw the same things over and over ... these two blokes getting pushed around and the backrow playing middle.

Bird on the left and Thompson on the right no problem, Harrison in that machine role and Mini off the bench. I reckon Taga wouldn't blow out if he was parked mid-field.

I have a thought ... why doesn't Carty get out of that box and get back on the sidelines where he can put those size 13's to good use as a rev-up?

teke
10-05-11, 02:38 AM
First the positives, Thompson and James were tremendous. Mead cashed in well and with skill but it was on what Thompson created. Lawton looked okay, much better than Brown who should never play first grade for us again. Michaels was okay and Prince and Zillman were too. Bird was average (agree we need to move him back to the left. Henderson was okay and so was White. Harrison has had a few bad games now in a row and it is hurting us. Esi Tonga was okay too. We just had nothing in defence - it was like boys v men as we were dominated in the ruck with the Warriors doing as they pleased. I felt violated so can only imagine how the players felt. Mistakes are killing us, both ours and the refs.

As for next week, it's time. It's time to get Tomane and Walker in for an extended run. It's time to shift Bodene into right side backrow and Bird onto the left. Mini must play off the bench. Taga needs some time at prop in the Qld Cup before playing there in the NRL, he has been a centre/wide running back rower for ever. Lawton must also play every week, even when Friend is back. Rest Friend for 20 in the middle of a game - Lawton needs time in first grade. Ridge must also be persevered with at least while Laffranchi is out. Play him at back up hooker for Lawton. We can't just let the season slip without trying something different. Without Friend and Bailey we looked clueless. Desperate for us to man-up and smash the Sea-Eagles but we'll get hammered if we play like that again. They have been ruthless this season and playing very well. C'mon Titans give us something!Thompson was great but you wanna move him? it's the first time he has realised there is a player outside him and look what happens. Moving him from right centre would be a mistake right now especially when a certain someones defence has not improved at all this year.

shamus
10-05-11, 06:58 AM
I would always wear the away strip on a day like last Sunday and force the Warriors to wear their black strip. Too little too late now and we played like busted ****s anyhow so it may not have helped too much.