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    This has to be a big game.
    We're on top of the ladder with the Dragons and Bulldogs but the last three games have not been convincing.
    Those three results could have easily gone the other way and we would be now sitting on 16 points just outside the eight.
    Show the competition the Titans mean business and demolish the Warriors with some authority.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigjim View Post
    Those three results could have easily gone the other way and we would be now sitting on 16 points just outside the eight.
    You are right, it is chilling when you put it like that. We have all been in that position over the last two seasons. Right at the foot of the 8 or just outside. Something I would love to avoid.

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    Show the competition the Titans mean business and demolish the Warriors with some authority.
    Right on Jim. We need to show some teeth. Lately we have just proved that we don't die wondering and we are blessed with the luck of the rugby league gods.

    I think we are well set up to prove ourselves this weekend. The Warriors will offer us a physical challenge.
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    Teams

    Titans

    1. Preston Campbell
    2. Kevin Gordon
    3. Esi Tonga
    4. Brett Delaney
    5. Chris Walker
    6. Mat Rogers
    7. Scott Prince (c)
    8. Matt White
    9. Nathan Friend
    10. Michael Henderson
    11. Anthony Laffranchi
    12. Brad Meyers
    13. Ashley Harrison

    14. Aaron Cannings
    15. Will Matthews
    16. Luke O'Dwyer
    17. William Zillman
    18. Josh Graham
    19. Daniel Conn

    Warriors

    1. Wade McKinnon
    2. Kevin Locke
    3. Patrick Ah Van
    4. Joel Moon
    5. Manu Vatuvei
    6. Lance Hohaia
    7. Stacey Jones
    8. Sam Rapira
    9. Ian Henderson
    10. Steve Price (C)
    11. Simon Mannering
    12. Lewis Brown
    13. Micheal Luck (Vc)

    Interchange:
    14. Aaron Heremaia
    15. Jesse Royal
    16. Ben Matulino
    17. Jacob Lillyman
    20. Russell Packer

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    good to see conn named, him > graham but i find it hard to drop anyone else, maybe matthews?

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    Gold Coast hit with double blow as Bailey, Minichiello miss more time

    Comeback plans have been put on hold for Gold Coast forwards Luke Bailey and Mark Minichiello in a major blow to the Titans' quest to end their NRL finals hoodoo.

    Bailey and Minichiello had been expected to return from injury against the Warriors at Skilled Park on Saturday.

    But Bailey has been ruled out for at least another two weeks after follow up scans on his broken arm.

    And the jury is out on when Minichiello will return as he continues to battle an ankle ligament complaint suffered last month.

    As a result, Titans coach John Cartwright has thrown former Newcastle player Matt White and injury-plagued forward Michael Henderson into the front row for the weekend clash.

    Source: http://www.foxsports.com.au
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    Props aim to step-up without Bailey
    Adam Gardini

    Jetstar Gold Coast Titans props Michael Henderson and Matt White will aim to lead from the front in the absence of Luke Bailey in Saturday?s clash against the New Zealand Warriors at Skilled Park.

    Bailey is expected to be sidelined for another two matches after follow-up scans of his injured right arm confirmed he had suffered a slight fracture.

    After forming a successful starting front row combination in the club?s last-start win over the Sydney Roosters, Henderson said he and White were again eager to step-up against the Warriors? big pack.

    ?Bails is the sort of player that you can?t sort of replace, you just have to do your best to make up for him not being there,?? said Henderson.

    ?Us forwards are going to have our work cut out but hopefully we can turn up with a good attitude and get a good crowd out there and put on a good show.??

    To listen to the full interview with Henderson click on the link Michael Henderson interview

    Source: http://www.titans.com.au
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    Gates open at 3:10pm with the Under 20?s at 3:15pm, followed by Game Day TV and then the big game, the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans v the New Zealand Warriors at 5:30pm
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    Henderson to take on fearsome Warriors

    BARNSTORMING Titans forward Michael Henderson has revealed he is not happy with his form and will use an opportunity to take on one of the biggest packs in the game as the chance to make his mark.

    Henderson, who coach John Cartwright believes will eventually play Origin, gave a frank assessment of his form yesterday.

    "I've been a bit inconsistent," he said. "I have a good game then I sort of lack a bit.

    "The last game (against the Roosters) I had some bad handling errors which was very disappointing, so hopefully I can improve this week and keep improving all year."

    The Titans pack was put through a searching field session yesterday in readiness for the Warriors, who have a fearsome bunch of forwards led by Maroon Steve Price.

    With international Luke Bailey and City Origin representative Mark Minichiello injured, Cartwright said it would be the perfect opportunity for Henderson and the rest of the pack to showcase their ability.

    "Bails has missed a few games recently, and we've covered up pretty well," he said.

    "It's given guys more responsibility, it's given them a chance to show what they can do and another chance this week against another big physical pack."

    The hard working forward is the future of the Titans after experienced frontrower Michael Hodgson moved to the Bulldogs this season where he has been in super form, while James Stosic went overseas.

    Henderson admitted Bailey is irreplaceable. "You've got to do your best with him not there," he said.

    "Us forwards are going to have our work cut out, but hopefully we can turn up with a good attitude.

    "It's a good opportunity to step up a bit. Obviously we'll miss those guys but to be a force you've got to be able to win without the big guys."

    The 24-year-old, who overcame a horrific broken leg two years ago, said he relished any opportunity to take on the Warriors.

    "Every time you play the Warriors, you're a bit sore the day after, so it'll be no different this week," said Henderson. "They had a big win last match and hopefully we can nullify them early and go well."

    Cartwright is wary of the Warriors, who have troubled the Titans in previous years with their size.

    It is being billed as a battle of the big boppers but Cartwright has urged his players for an 80-minute performance with the ball.

    "We haven't produced an 80-minute performance with the ball," he said. "Defensively we have, I think our defence has been a major improvement for us this year."

    Source: http://www.goldcoast.com.au
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    I see Bailey is out for another two weeks which is going to hurt us a bit especially against the Warriors who have a really big pack. But whats the story about Mino. The ankle injury is worse than first thought but how long until he makes his return? Maybe they are being really cautious over last year...not sure

    As for who i would drop in the team to make way for conn, i would have to say henderson's form of late has been pretty touch and go. Lots of ball handling errors and not really making the metres he normally does. A few weeks in the lower grades could be just the thing he needs. I think will matthew's form has been good and apart from the non pass to presto in the broncos game he hasnt made many mistakes!

    My pack at the moment would be:

    8. Cannings
    9 Friend
    10. White
    11. Laffranchi
    12. O'Dwyer
    13. Harrison

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    Myers
    Conn
    Matthews
    Zillman (Utility)

    Here's hoping henderson returns to good form this week i feel we'll need it.



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    The Warriors have too much size to even consider dropping Henderson , he played well against the Roosters but a Man of the Match performance would be nice this weekend
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    Ladder position means nothing: Prince
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    Jetstar Gold Coast Titans co-captain Scott Prince says his side?s standing on top of the NRL ladder means nothing heading into Saturday?s clash against the Warriors at Skilled Park.

    The Titans sit in a strong position as equal competition leaders alongside the Dragons and Bulldogs on 22 points ahead of Saturday?s Round 16 clash against the 11th placed Warriors.

    Titans halfback Scott Prince But Prince said his side?s previous form would count for little against the Warriors ? a side he believes can threaten every team in the competition when at their best.

    ?Being on top of the ladder at this stage means nothing, we still have to play well to get the two points,?? said Prince.

    ?We know the Warriors on their day can put any team away and even though they don?t travel too well, they have enormous support on the Gold Coast and we?ve just got to go out there and start really well.??

    The Titans tackle the Warriors without inspirational prop Luke Bailey and hardworking backrower Mark Minichiello.

    Despite the loss of the pair, Prince said the club had proven on different occasions this season that they can win without key players.

    ?It?s going to be a blow for the team but it?s another challenge that we?re faced with,?? he said.

    ?We?ve overcome a lot of those challenges this year with key players missing due to injury and winning away from home was another one.

    ?It?s another challenge but all the boys are raring to go and hopefully we can put in a good performance.??

    Source: http://www.titans.com.au
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    Quote Originally Posted by TITAN PETE View Post
    The Warriors have too much size to even consider dropping Henderson , he played well against the Roosters but a Man of the Match performance would be nice this weekend
    The warriors' size is a myth, they have the same size pack as every other team.

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    Ash looks unlikely to play this weekend, looked very ginger.

    8. White
    9. Friend
    10. Henderson
    11. Laffranchi
    12. Meyers
    13. Conn

    14. Cannings
    15. Mathews
    16. O'Dwyer
    17. Zillman

    Would be the go, fire up Conn - we will need you to step up bigtime here.

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    yeh n conn was best for us when he started when harrison was out lsat year. but i think u prob see dwyer going to 13.
    hopefully conn gets the jump over grahman

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    we should be alright without Bailey again, injuries havnt been a big concern for us this season coz we have a lot of depth.

    eg. Scott Prince is out, Campbell takes is role and Zillman whos been great moves into full back.

    no complaints!


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