RD 20 : St George v Gold Coast Titans 2019

[Bayside Titan]

Goodluck boys.

[GCTTSD]

I don't get why Arthur's is named ahead of spry, would rather see what spry could do instead of Arthur's who is leaving

[Mr Bods]

I don't get why Arthur's is named ahead of spry, would rather see what spry could do instead of Arthur's who is leaving

I agree. All I can think of is the current mode of thinking must be to do all that we can to avoid the Spoon.

[Dooldog76]

At least Don has been dropped

[JunctionBlock]

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Good to see it's not only me that gets the Round wrong. One of the better teams I've seen us name this year to be honest.

[NZFan]

I don't get why Arthur's is named ahead of spry, would rather see what spry could do instead of Arthur's who is leaving

I initially thought that as well but after last weeks hiding it could be detrimental to his development asking him to play now. It does send a message to Don though by playing Arthars. Also Stockwell completely out of the team (about time).

[Mr Bods]

Can’t help but think that time has quickly caught up with the Don this season.
His reactions and skills aren’t what they were

What’s his contractual situation?

[NZFan]

Can’t help but think that time has quickly caught up with the Don this season.
His reactions and skills aren’t what they were

What’s his contractual situation?

We signed him last year for another two seasons so he's here next year as well. I don't mind him being there for depth but I don't want to see him blocking pathways for our youngsters getting a crack anymore.

[Mr Bods]

We signed him last year for another two seasons so he's here next year as well. I don't mind him being there for depth but I don't want to see him blocking pathways for our youngsters getting a crack anymore.

Well there you go. He’s not going anywhere. An overpaid depth winger.

[BundyTitan]

Well there you go. He’s not going anywhere. An overpaid depth winger.

From memory he's only on a minimal contract and took a paycut to stay. So isn't a bad player to have as depth for next year

[Mr Bods]

He’s not minimum. Took a bit less than what Cronulla offered but he’s not on a minimal contract. Overall not too bad though.
He’s just such a shadow of what he was though

Those big leaps to catch bombs are gone.
The hands are letting him down. The reflexes are gone.
His defence decisions are so bad I think his confidence is now shot to pieces when defending our line.

[Smakked]

This will be a bludger of a game, we might win we might not?

[Mr Bods]

This will be a bludger of a game, we might win we might not?

I wouldn’t back us against a Bycroft Cup team at the moment.
Meninga leaving the lame duck duo of Hodges/Burt to continue the Coaching while he does his thing of being on the sidelines observing now that Holbrook has been appointed has really angered me and his squibbing the challenge is just a massive letdown to all of us.
I’ll be stunned and thrilled if we win any matches before the season ends.

[Mr Bods]

Arthurs has been named to play for BURLEIGH on Sunday

[shamus]

We got this

[Smakked]

I just want to see a team who puts in some effort, nothing to much to ask.

[Boonarga]

Arrow drops some subtle savagery on his team. Make him captain now!

“Hopefully I can bring some effort, some energy and the boys can jump on the back of that.”

[Firetruck]

Watched the boys train today. I have only watched about ten or so sessions this year and it was the most intense, aggressive session I have seen. Jim Lenihan had them for a number of defensive drills and geez they were hitting hard. Jim wouldn’t let anyone take the easy path and he drove them relentlessly. The session was certainly defence oriented with a period at the end concentrated on the Watkins/ Brimson combination. The boys were in good spirits and certainly weren’t dragging their chins on the ground.

I know that good training does not necessarily convert into good performance in the game but I have not seen that level of intensity previously this year.

[ja4220]

Arthurs has been named to play for BURLEIGH on Sunday

ISC team announcements mean nothing! Purely for media purposes!

[Mr Bods]

Watched the boys train today. I have only watched about ten or so sessions this year and it was the most intense, aggressive session I have seen. Jim Lenihan had them for a number of defensive drills and geez they were hitting hard. Jim wouldn’t let anyone take the easy path and he drove them relentlessly. The session was certainly defence oriented with a period at the end concentrated on the Watkins/ Brimson combination. The boys were in good spirits and certainly weren’t dragging their chins on the ground.
I know that good training does not necessarily convert into good performance in the game but I have not seen that level of intensity previously this year.

Thanks for the info-What did Mal do?

[BundyTitan]

Watched the boys train today. I have only watched about ten or so sessions this year and it was the most intense, aggressive session I have seen. Jim Lenihan had them for a number of defensive drills and geez they were hitting hard. Jim wouldn’t let anyone take the easy path and he drove them relentlessly. The session was certainly defence oriented with a period at the end concentrated on the Watkins/ Brimson combination. The boys were in good spirits and certainly weren’t dragging their chins on the ground.

I know that good training does not necessarily convert into good performance in the game but I have not seen that level of intensity previously this year.

Thanks for that info mate, promising to hear for sure. Shows just how softly Brennan was training them and unfortunately it will probably take a full off season of training like that to make a difference to our on field performances. Gives me hope that good change is on the way

[DavidBouveng]

one of my workmates is a St.Merge fan and we are both thoroughly uninspired by this weeks offering.

NO banter, no jest, just downtrodden gloom

[Firetruck]

Mal was involved in the training...mainly standing by and observing but from time to time he would step in and give directions/ make suggestions. For example, he had issue I think with the line Peachey ran when they were doing right side plays and he pulled him up and I could tell he was suggesting a different line.

[Mr Bods]

Nothing has changed since Brennan’s sacking then.
BT and I both saw Lenihan bringing the anger in the week of the Storm game and sounds like Mal is still very minimal in his involvement.

[BundyTitan]

Problem is like I said, suddenly picking up training won't do much. It won't show until next year at the earliest.

We can see what Maguire who is a renowned hard **** trainer has done to the Tigers in one off season so hopefully Holbrook is the same

[JunctionBlock]

Tigers have been punching above their weight for the last couple of years in my opinion. If we don't move on half our roster in the off season there will be little to no change next year IMO. This weeks team have a lot to play for. Looks like the membership crew have started doing the ring around too. I feel bad for those guys.

[GCTTSD]

I think arrow will lift the side this week, he really should be the captain next year he's the heart and souls of the club and it will allow James to focus on bringimg the impact and aggression back that we lack

[Mexican titan]

Looks like the membership crew have started doing the ring around too. I feel bad for those guys.

I think I've just realised what the hardest job in the world is. Why would they call now when people are just plain angry about the gutless efforts put up this season. If they waited until well after the season ended some people might have forgotten or their anger might have subsided.
It will be a major scaling down for me and the club will lose about $700 from what I have to what I'll get next season.

[Blade07]

TAYLOR MAY NOT PLAY AGAIN IN 2019 AFTER BEING LEFT OUT OF TITANS TEAM
After a week of soul-searching, Gold Coast have decided to leave Ash Taylor out of this week’s team to allow the halfback to continue his recovery away from the spotlight.

Taylor was on Tuesday named at five-eighth for the Titans’ clash with the St George Illawarra Dragons on Saturday, however NRL.com understands he won’t travel with the team for the match at Kogarah.

Club hierarchy gathered this week to discuss Taylor’s immediate future after a modest performance against the Roosters in his first game back in the NRL after an extended period away from rugby league.
It was determined by the coaching staff and club officials that it was best for Taylor and the Titans for the 24-year-old to be removed from the NRL team, potentially for the remainder of the season.

The fact the Titans were thrashed by the Sydney Roosters at the Sydney Cricket Ground didn’t help Taylor’s cause, however there are concerns he may have been brought back prematurely.

It’s unclear whether Taylor will play in the Intrust Super Cup this weekend, or play another game at any level this season, with the club to assess the situation on a week-to-week basis.

Incoming Titans coach Justin Holbrook has coached Taylor in the past, but will no doubt be keeping a close eye on the situation as his time with St Helens in the Super League draws to a close.
"I actually had him in the Junior Kangaroos and he was an outstanding young player,” Holbrook told NRL.com last week.

"He got man of the match in the game against the Junior Kiwis when I had him. I know he's an outstanding young talent. I haven't spoken to him yet but that's something I will worry about before I get there."

Taylor is contracted with the Titans until the end of 2021, with the club still hopeful he can rediscover the type of form that saw him earn a lucrative extension just 18 months ago.The former Broncos junior is still training with the Titans, despite being told he won’t play this weekend.

The Titans, who have not officially announced Taylor won't be playing in the NRL side this weekend, don’t have a recognised playmaker in their 21-man-squad, however they could play AJ Brimson, Bryce Cartwright or Tyrone Peachey at five-eighth in his absence.

[NZFan]

They should give him the rest of the season off and let him contemplate whether he wants to be here again next season. It's doing no good for him playing in this team that we currently have. In a team that was pumped by 60 points last weekend he has been forced to shoulder nearly all of the blame, which I think is unfair. The simple fact is that he is not fit to play at the moment.

Hopefully they put Peachey in at 6 and Latu onto the bench.

[JunctionBlock]

I'm not sure how you came to the conclusion that he shouldered nearly all the blame. He sucked before and still did. I'd be looking at breach of contract now. "I don't want to play footy because I'm not good at it whilst you pay me a million dollars"

Over caring about Ash and please no one refer to him as a kid! He's an adult that needs to put up or piss off.

Brimson to halfs Peachey to Fullback or as NZ said. What will happen is that Brimson will go to halfs, Samit to FB and Lee to wing. Worked SOOOO well last weekend.

[Blade07]

Why not give Tanah Boyd a crack, can’t be any worse?

[lonegull]

Geez that is just unbelievable, this doesn't bode well for the future. I cant understand the process and the titans thinking on this he is signed as a marquee player I am just dumbfounded.

[JunctionBlock]

Why not give Tanah Boyd a crack, can’t be any worse?

Not in the 21 and I personally wouldn't be throwing fresh meat into this rotten pile.

[NZFan]

Not in the 21 and I personally wouldn't be throwing fresh meat into this rotten pile.

Neither would I, not until we get at least one win. We already have a bunch of players that are used to losing we don't need to install that habit into any more of our squad.

JB, I was talking about how Taylor's performance has been analysed by all the major sporting shows since the weekend. Yeah he wasn't great but there was far worse players out there that day such as Don, Sami and Peats. It wasn't his fault that we got pumped and it definitely wasn't the week before when he didn't play. None of the other players have faced that level of public scrutiny. Subjecting him to that every week is only going to scar him further. Give him time off now and he will either come back next year ready to fire, or he will simply throw in the towel. Win win as far as I'm concerned.

[Mr Bods]

What a joke. Pull on the jersey and play footy.

[JunctionBlock]

Neither would I, not until we get at least one win. We already have a bunch of players that are used to losing we don't need to install that habit into any more of our squad.

JB, I was talking about how Taylor's performance has been analysed by all the major sporting shows since the weekend. Yeah he wasn't great but there was far worse players out there that day such as Don, Sami and Peats. It wasn't his fault that we got pumped and it definitely wasn't the week before when he didn't play. None of the other players have faced that level of public scrutiny. Subjecting him to that every week is only going to scar him further. Give him time off now and he will either come back next year ready to fire, or he will simply throw in the towel. Win win as far as I'm concerned.

Point understood. Still don't want him back. Cronk comes out during the week and gives good honest advice of "When you didn't make touch last weekend the next set you need to make 4 tackles to rally the team" Does he take advice or does he run behind mums apron? Done with him. Find grounds to cancel his contract.

Imagine the flogging he's going to get in the press now that he's ditching for the season. If his hope was to fly under the radar I would guess journos are tapping away at their keyboards as we speak and dragging the club down with him.

[psmitty]

I wonder if Taylor is the main instigator in all the drama. We know he was having troubles with Henry. I also remember reading something about him and Peachy having trouble with Brennan. Maybe half the reason he left on his mission to find himself again was because he could not get along with Brennan and knew if he stayed away for a time that Brennan would be sacked. A couple weeks after Brennan is gone and he is back in the team. I don't think his team mates would be happy with him being the highest paid player in the team and his attitude and commitment are desperately lacking. I say do all we can to get rid of Taylor in the off season.

[ozynorts]

Funny, I was only thinking last weekend that he may actually be better suited to 5/8 than 7 so I was interested to see how he went. Anyway I'm off to earn my $25 hr.

[Firetruck]

Tanah Boyd trained with the injured squad and had his knee iced immediately after training. By the look of the attacking debt up at training on Wednesday, Peachey was the right side pivot in all the plays.

[Firetruck]

It’s quite obvious Bods that you have little knowledge of or concern for mental health issues. Mental health issues are just as debilitating as physical injuries and if the guys head is not in the right space he needs help and support, not ridicule. As a fan I am pissed that our marquee player is not available but I feel for Ash. He needs encouragement, not derision. And I am particularly pissed with the NSW and CM journo’s who preach the “are you OK?” Message but do not live it. When Latrell Mitchell went walkabout for a couple of weeks after the SOO loss, hardly a negative word was uttered....sick of the double standards.
The club knew the heat that was going to come with this decision but made it nonetheless with Ash’s health at front of mind. And surely this signals that the issues are significant. Let’s give him a go and let him work out whether he is going to earn his money or write his resignation.
What a joke. Pull on the jersey and play footy.

[Mr Bods]

It’s quite obvious Bods that you have little knowledge of or concern for mental health issues. Mental health issues are just as debilitating as physical injuries and if the guys head is not in the right space he needs help and support, not ridicule. As a fan I am pissed that our marquee player is not available but I feel for Ash. He needs encouragement, not derision. And I am particularly pissed with the NSW and CM journo’s who preach the “are you OK?” Message but do not live it. When Latrell Mitchell went walkabout for a couple of weeks after the SOO loss, hardly a negative word was uttered....sick of the double standards.
The club knew the heat that was going to come with this decision but made it nonetheless with Ash’s health at front of mind. And surely this signals that the issues are significant. Let’s give him a go and let him work out whether he is going to earn his money or write his resignation.

Having some fun again playing footy and a couple of wins with his mates and the love of the Titans Fans after those wins will do him a world of good. That’s how to get his swag back.
I’ll just pass on your personal statements about me. But thanks for the feedback.

[Firetruck]

You are not his treating specialist so how can you say that playing at this stage will help him? FFS, why don’t we leave it to the experts to help guide him out of his hole in a timely manner, not to what we believe is an appropriate timeframe or manner or pathway to recovery. Not trying to make it personal Bods but we simply need to let those who know help Ash through this. Having a broken mind is no different to having a broken leg...it stops you dead in your tracks.

[JunctionBlock]

In fairness Firetruck, we don't even know if the people that are "helping" are experts. Club needs to start dealing with Ashs manager and his manager can earn his money and do what needs to be done for Ash and explain to the club why they don't have their marquee player. Time to be the meat in the sandwich and earn your keep.

[Toads]

There's nothing to say Ash will play a game next year. Mental illness can be quite debilitating. If that's case we have another dilemma where we're down a mill with our cap for a season, and there's sfa that can be done about it.

Hell of a way to hobble a Club. Something has got to give.

[willhelm]

In that case one would think something along the lines of medical retirement would be possible.

[NZFan]

There's nothing to say Ash will play a game next year. Mental illness can be quite debilitating. If that's case we have another dilemma where we're down a mill with our cap for a season, and there's sfa that can be done about it.

Hell of a way to hobble a Club. Something has got to give.

If that is the case then we will be eligible for cap relief just as if a player has a long term injury

[Toads]

Cool, that's a relief to learn. Might be best for all parties come together to nut out a solution where it see's Ash sidelined for a year to get himself right.

When I heard that he was back last week I thought it seemed a bit too soon. Never known anyone to be cured of mental illness in a 9 week period. For many, it's a life long battle.

[Mr Bods]

Peats is out with a knee injury

Roberts is in for Taylor

[JunctionBlock]

Did we apply for an exemption in our 21 again?

[lonegull]

peachey to halves I have seen this morning not Roberts

[Mr Bods]

peachey to halves I have seen this morning not Roberts

You are correct. I stuffed up. It’s Peachey. I do apologise.

[JunctionBlock]

You are correct. I stuffed up. It’s Peachey. I do apologise.

You got Peats right. Interested to see if a positional change will bring about a change in Peacheys attitude/abilities.

[Bayside Titan]

Trying to confirm but Spry cold get a start this weekend.

Posted by the Legion.

Captains run done N dusted. WELCOME back @jaiarrow and Congratulations to @treymain_spry for your selection

[Titanic]

I think we'll do the Stain x 4

[Mr Bods]

FFS after the whole pile on about mental health re Taylor yesterday it turns out it’s not mental health being the reason he’s been withdrawn.
I’m trying to find out though if he will be playing for Tweed.

[NZFan]

FFS after the whole pile on about mental health re Taylor yesterday it turns out it’s not mental health being the reason he’s been withdrawn.
I’m trying to find out though if he will be playing for Tweed.

I wouldn't be surprised if that's all smoke and mirrors Bods. They haven't really offered a definite reason why he isn't playing but I suspect that they night have just realised that it was a mistake for him to come back given the situation the team is in. Playing a few good games for Tweed and and possibly playing QCup finals footy is going to be better preperation for next year than getting pumped each week in first grade.

Sounds like he wanted to play first grade but the club said no.

[JunctionBlock]

What have I missed? What are you referring to Bods?

[Mr Bods]

What have I missed? What are you referring to Bods?

Yeah his not playing is Hodges feels Taylor needs more training in his legs and it’s nothing to do with the mental health stuff

I’m still trying to find out if he’s playing for Tweed or not this week

[mdrew]

Taylor is set to play for Tweed Bods

[Mr Bods]

Taylor is set to play for Tweed Bods

Thanks great man.

[RavShamrock]

“Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic man.”

$6M…$1M man same thing

[ja4220]

“Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic man.”

$6M…$1M man same thing

But if you apply inflation the $6m would be worth about $145m..... so a $1m man is a bargain...

P.s. I have no supporting evidence for my inflation figures... much like the government ;)

[JunctionBlock]

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[Mr Bods]

Anyone at the game ?
I wonder if we have any supporters there at all

[JunctionBlock]

Anyone at the game ?
I wonder if we have any supporters there at all

Doesn't look there are any Dragons supporters there either

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Wow, we've missed Arrow in the go forward.

[Mr Bods]

And so it begins with a pathetic insipid effort by Brimson

[lonegull]

The body language from the titans is non existent

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No line speed and attack non existent and I won’t mention the kicking game in the first 10 minutes

[JunctionBlock]

Maybe we are lulling St George into a false sense of security before we spring our trap.

Peachey is having a laugh at our expense though. He is the laziest, disinterested player I have seen in recent years.

[Mr Bods]

This is garbage this effort

Hodges and Burt can FOff now

Let Lenihan coach them on his own with Meninga

And that try doesn’t change a thing

[JunctionBlock]

If we beat the Dragons we could be responsible for a fourth coach to get sacked.

[Boonarga]

Wow. Kelly takes the tap and nobody is ready to receive it. ��

[NZFan]

I really like Whitbread as a player but we have no go forward with him and Wallace starting. His tackling technique and Reins also allows the opposition to get plenty of go forward through the middle.

Should have started with Mo

[Mr Bods]

And whitbread just lets every one of us down with a weak drop

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Oh look weak as piss try where Proctor defends the bloke we shafted Birdy in order to recruit and bring leadership

Great stuff

[JunctionBlock]

I really like Whitbread as a player but we have no go forward with him and Wallace starting. His tackling technique and Reins also allows the opposition to get plenty of go forward through the middle.

Should have started with Mo

Should have never dropped Mo to the bench the last few weeks. Bloke can play 80 mins in the middle if we ask him to

[Toads]

Lol, that defensive effort

[Boonarga]

Yeah well. I’d rather watch the Gerringong Lions game. One of my old clubs.

[Mr Bods]

A chance to get back into it but Brimson takes a moronic option

[NZFan]

Anybody see anything in Stone? He's almost like a poor mans Proctor

[gotitans101_]

I thought Stone's been OK tbh, nothing special though.

[lonegull]

AJ needs to work on his positioning gee he’s been caught out a lot already

[Mr Bods]

How can Brimson not defend that

Get him off

[NZFan]

A chance to get back into it but Brimson takes a moronic option

Brimson needs to be reined in and told to play in and around the ruck more. No more of this horrible out the back play that Brennan installed in them.

[gotitans101_]

How can Brimson not defend that

Get him off

That stuff all needs to be coached. Who is our coach again?

[NZFan]

I thought Stone's been OK tbh, nothing special though.

That's kind of my point. We have way too many Ok players who aren't anything special

[JunctionBlock]

Hope the part of the club that are negotiating Brimsons contract are watching. There is plenty of other cheaper talent out there on the market. This talk of million dollar long term contract is crazy.

[BundyTitan]

Brimson’s positioning has been awful today, what’s he doing out there

[lonegull]

And someone needs to tell AJ no more chips near the line just bloody run the thing
Looks like another hiding coming up

[Blade07]

At least brimson isn’t scared to take the line on! Runs harder than majority of our team.

[Toads]

Killing off their own careers, and dragging the club through mud in the process.

Only tuned in 10 minutes ago. Feel for you blokes that have sat through it since kick off

[lonegull]

I wish some of the forwards could offload seems most are happy to run up slowly take the tackle and fall to the ground

[Mr Bods]

Kelly with a weak as piss error let’s every one of us down
No talk
No leadership
No effort

Hodges and Burt can piss off

And Mal needs to stop hiding in the corner of the dressing room and bloody well take responsibility

Jesus Wept

[psmitty]

This is clown world.

[JunctionBlock]

I wonder who the email will come from this monday. So far they've been nothing but words. They seem to forget to back it up. Had enough. Players don't want to turn up and don't want to play. Surprised some of them aren't trying to get suspended so they can miss a few games.

[gotitans101_]

Mal needs to **** off.

Does Burt and Hodges know how to coach any more than Brennan did? It doesn't appear so. I'm not as critical of our young blokes like Mo or Brimson because they're stuck in a ****ty scenario. These kids need coaching and we obviously aren't providing it.

[Mr Bods]

Great error by our leader Proctor then
What a joke he is

[JunctionBlock]

Peachey is so far out of shape I reckon I could run faster sideways.

[gotitans101_]

Great, Proctor scores. Give him another 5 years.

[Mr Bods]

Great error by our leader Proctor then
What a joke he is

And that try doesn’t change a thing

Shafting Bird for this bloke was the worst cultural decision ever

[NZFan]

Mal needs to **** off.

Does Burt and Hodges know how to coach any more than Brennan did? It doesn't appear so. I'm not as critical as our young blokes like Mo or Brimson because they're stuck in a ****ty scenario. These kids need coaching and we obviously aren't providing it.

Mal isn't paid to coach us, he is not going to change his stance on that and I don't think we should expect him too. But yeah Burt and Hodges clearly have no idea. They haven't changed any of the structures that Brennan put in place and somehow expect different results.

[JunctionBlock]

Nice try on half time. Well done Brimson on finding that hole at speed. Few people get to go into the sheds with their heads slightly higher.

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I don't think Mal can coach Australia and an NRL team.

[gotitans101_]

Nice try on half time. Well done Brimson on finding that hole at speed. Few people get to go into the sheds with their heads slightly higher.

It was only 10 minutes ago that Brimson was getting **** on in here.

[JunctionBlock]

It was only 10 minutes ago that Brimson was getting **** on in here.

If I'm going to pile **** on him when he's **** doesn't mean I can't compliment him when he gets something right. Jesus I think I used to work for you. hahahaha

[NZFan]

The things I'd do for a decent physical second rower

[Mr Bods]

It was only 10 minutes ago that Brimson was getting **** on in here.

I stand by what I said
12 points he’s cost us by poor custodial work
Plus his shocking grubber
Disgraceful stuff by him

I’ve been his biggest supporter since he’s was an under20s FB at age 17 but his progression this year is deserving of criticism

[Toads]

I don't think Mal can coach Australia and an NRL team.

Beginning to have my doubts too. Maybe I missed it, but what come of his findings with the club apart from A-holing Brennan?

[JunctionBlock]

18-12. Anyones game. We haven't played to our expectations so we can still lift. Dragons think they will roll over us. Bring on the 2nd half (against the wind mind you).

Yep Brimson let two in. So now he needs to score another to even it up. KP just evened his tally up hahaha

[gotitans101_]

I stand by what I said
12 points he’s cost us by poor custodial work
Plus his shocking grubber
Disgraceful stuff by him

And who's our coach again? Imagine being a 20-year-old, your second season, having your full-time coach sacked 3/4 way through the year and being part of a spooner team where not even your senior players will stand up and take accountability. As pathetic as he's been, I think our young blokes deserve a little more respect than the bludgers with plenty of experience under their belt like Peachey and Proctor.

[JunctionBlock]

Beginning to have my doubts too. Maybe I missed it, but what come of his findings with the club apart from A-holing Brennan?

Hopefully he recommended hiring a Performance and Cultural manager.

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And who's our coach again? Imagine being a 20-year-old, your second season, having your full-time coach sacked 3/4 way through the year and being part of a spooner team where not even your senior players will stand up and take accountability. As pathetic as he's been, I think our young blokes deserve a little more respect than the bludgers with plenty of experience under their belt like Peachey and Proctor.

My concern is the talk of offering stupid money for a long period to "tie him up". I've seen plenty of young players hit the scene year after year that I would say are just as good if not better than what he has shown this year. I'd go after Papyenhausen (sorry) if I was offering stupid money for 2nd year hopefuls.

[gotitans101_]

My concern is the talk of offering stupid money for a long period to "tie him up". I've seen plenty of young players hit the scene year after year that I would say are just as good if not better than what he has shown this year. I'd go after Papyenhausen (sorry) if I was offering stupid money for 2nd year hopefuls.

I wouldn't go breaking the bank for him either. All I was really getting at that I don't think we're getting a true representation of what he can be capable of given the circumstances.

[Toads]

****, the body language of these guys sucks. Never seen a bunch so disengaged (pan of the dressing shed).

[JunctionBlock]

Forgot, the refs have to screw us over for non-existent high shot penalties.

[lonegull]

What more do you expect from the cornflake box referee perenara he is the worst referee of all time

[Whats Doing]

And Sam Stone shows what a pea heart he is. Just pathetic

[lonegull]

I can’t understand our bench rotation I don’t think the coaches do also

[JunctionBlock]

Commentators just reminded me that Watkins is out there. I'd forgotten to. Team is infectious.

[Mr Bods]

I’m so bitter with these players

[JunctionBlock]

That try looked like someone losing their virginity.

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I’m so bitter with these players

Hadn't noticed.

[NZFan]

No game plan or direction whatsoever. Mind you the forwards couldn't penetrate a paper bag so it's not like we need a game plan

[JunctionBlock]

Wow, just when you think a combo can't be worse than ash and KP we prove them wrong with Peachey and KP.

[psmitty]

Most of the team needs to be moved on. Most players we have are average at best. Clown World.

[Mr Bods]

Proctor is a disgrace
Stupid hair
Socks down
Cokey The Clown

And disgraceful stuff Brimson again with that bomb

[Whats Doing]

And Peachey has again pulled out of a tackle to let them score. Just a pea heart

[Mr Bods]

FFS Brimson
Do your job

[lonegull]

God AJ please take one on the full two terrible misreads

[Dooldog76]

Wow. That was awful.

[JunctionBlock]

Here comes the points. *spoiler alert* not for us.

[lonegull]

Lol what a disgrace this team is no effort don’t give a you no what

[NZFan]

I feel sorry for Holbrook he is coming here on a real hiding to nothing. No Cartwright yet

[Mr Bods]

And there you go
We let in another untouched try
What a disgraceful group

They embarrass everyone of us that lives here and loves this City

[JunctionBlock]

Cartwright comes on with no pressure to win and starts playing his crazy game and we score.

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Mals email just got easier to write hahaha, we never gave up, even though our coaching staff has....

[Mr Bods]

Hot potato hot potato Titans

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No hot potato they play a boring set
Why do we bother

[NZFan]

Cartwright comes on with no pressure to win and starts playing his crazy game and we score.

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Finally somehting worth watching

[Dooldog76]

Nothing to lose... have a crack

[JunctionBlock]

These on going lacks of effort and care factor are why people like Arrow and Brimson will or are looking elsewhere.

[Mr Bods]

A half decent effort today and we’d actually have won a game
But no it’s too hard for these blokes to care to the level that they should

[JunctionBlock]

Brenko Lee super sub.

[Mr Bods]

And very apt that non existent custodial work By AJ again sees it wrapped up

[gotitans101_]

And very apt that non existent custodial work By AJ again sees it wrapped up

Have to agree, AJ was just jogging across to the play? Absolutely no urgency from him.

[NZFan]

These on going lacks of effort and care factor are why people like Arrow and Brimson will or are looking elsewhere.

AJ's lack of effort was what cost that try. Last tackle and under his posts, just jogs across in defence and allows the winger to score untouched

[JunctionBlock]

Have to agree, AJ was just jogging across to the play? Absolutely no urgency from him.

I thought that was Cartwright jogging. Hard to tell who's trying the least nowadays.

[Toads]

I'd guess it's be a while since the Dragon's piled 40 on someone.

[gotitans101_]

I thought that was Cartwright jogging. Hard to tell who's trying the least nowadays.

lol

Nah I rewinded it on Kayo, it was definitely Brimson. Not sure wtf he was doing there.

[Toads]

leaked 164 points in 4 games?

[Blade07]

It was carty jogging. Don’t think we should be blaming aj for this he’s doing his best. We need a half to control like how Widdop was and also a front rower with some go forward like Vaughan.

[NZFan]

I really hope Holbrook has some idea to turn this around because I really wouldn't know where to start. We just seem mentally and physically weaker than every other team in the comp. Losing is just second nature to the players now

[BundyTitan]

Positives - attack wasn't bad, scored quite a few good tries there. Although that could be more due to the Dragons average defence too.

Negatives - absolutely everything else. Our defence is non-existent and you can guarantee we will concede a try when the opposition gets inside our 20.

Geez this season can't end soon enough. I can't see us winning another game.

[gotitans101_]

It was carty jogging. Don’t think we should be blaming aj for this he’s doing his best. We need a half to control like how Widdop was and also a front rower with some go forward like Vaughan.

Dragons put the kick through past Carty, so Carty had to turn and run for it. AJ, as a fullback would normally do, was sweeping around the back but in his case it was just a gentle jog. Pathetic effort (yes I'm going back on my word. I can't defend that ****).

[Toads]

Our last three games gives Ch9/FoxSports ammo to reduce NRL's asking price to telecasting rights next time negotiations get underway. Which might lead the to the NRL to put the heat on us to lift our game, or move us on elsewhere. I know that sounds like Drongoes/The C-M talk, but if we keep this up we will draw unwanted attention in time.

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Oh well.. Parra and the Knight's bound to produce a more entertaining game, like the game after us last week.

[JunctionBlock]

We should change our hash tag to #thruandthru to #cantwinthemall or #cantwinmorethanfour

[amaline]

We should change our hash tag to #thruandthru to #cantwinthemall or #cantwinmorethanfour

I think thru and thru is appropriate. "I am thru with this team" or "oh look, they let them thru the defensive line without being touched yet again".

[Mr Bods]

With Dogs and St Merge winning today that Spoon is absolutely ours now.
There ought to Be a fan day where we can throw fruit at the players and footy department

[Dobes]

With Dogs and St Merge winning today that Spoon is absolutely ours now.
There ought to Be a fan day where we can throw fruit at the players and footy department

The only way we can avoid it now is if we win all four of our next games, and Bulldogs or St George lose all of their next games. Highly unlikely though with the run home we have :laugh:

[JunctionBlock]

Dear me,

The club made some positive steps forward over the weekend, and not just on the field of play against the Dragons.

While we would have all preferred to have left Jubilee Oval with the two points, and it is hard to be too upbeat in a game where the opposition put 40 points on us, I think we can all agree that there were some very positive signs in the way that the Titans approached their footy in attitude and execution.

Confidence is a wonderful thing in rugby league, and for most of the year the Titans have been running on an empty tank when it comes to self-belief.

But the quality of the some of the tries we scored on the weekend showed what this team is capable of when they back themselves and enjoy their footy.

Kevin Proctor’s try just before halftime was a great example of confidence, execution and composure.

The Titans attacked from their own 20-metre line, executed well and took the right options.

Instead of trying to force things and coming up with a mistake when the movement broke down, they took the tackle, regrouped, assessed their options and executed well on the other side of the field.

Phil Sami’s first try in the 50th minute was the result of the Titans working hard for an error, and making the most of their chance.

The try-scoring movement went through nine sets of hands. There was no panic, just an awareness of what the situation was and where the ball needed to get to.

Sami’s second try in the 63rd minute showed the trust between teammates, with Bryce Cartwright taking on three defenders and throwing a no-look, round-the-corner pass.

Phil knows Bryce has the ability to throw those passes in seemingly impossible situations, and stayed alert and in the play just in case – when the easy thing would have been to switch off and wait for the tackle to be completed.

Bryce trusted that Phil would be there to catch it, and backed his belief in his teammate.

And the Titans’ final try, to Ryley Jacks in the 64th minute, showed how good this team can be when everyone does their job and trusts the man beside them to do theirs.

On the first set of six after a try, the Titans went the length of the field to score again, with individual brilliance backed up by the trust and support from teammates to turn half a chance into six points.

With 20 minutes to go, the Titans were 20 points behind. But by being resilient, having trust in each other and having pride in their jersey, they were back within eight points and a chance of stealing the match just five minutes later.

Ultimately, it was our lack of accountability in defence that cost the Titans the win.

But the fact this team refused to lie down against the Dragons, or because of their position on the ladder late in the season, shows me we have players here made of the right stuff to take this club to where we want to be.

Our other big leap forward on the weekend was the confirmation that Toby Sexton has signed with the Titans for the next three years.

Toby is a Gold Coast kid who went to school at Palm beach Currumbin, and is the Queensland Under-18s five-eighth and an Australian Schoolboys representative.

He is a brilliant young talent with a bright future that the Titans can build around in the years to come.

More than that, Toby is also a symbol of what we want the Titans to become – a club built around the best players from our own backyard who are emotionally invested in our community and the club.

Given Toby’s talents it was no surprise that he was pursued heavily by rival clubs. That he chose to come to the Titans is proof that our systems and direction are on the right track.
Toby is the type of Gold Coast junior that probably would have been lost to the club in the past.

Those days are gone. As painful as the results have been this year, believe me when I say this club continues to get stronger every day.

We will be announcing more positive news in the days and weeks ahead – more significant steps forward in our journey to becoming the club we all want the Titans to be.

Mal Meninga

[Titanic]

More depressing than the game.

[willhelm]

"Dear me" indeed