Finals Week 1: Gold Coast Titans vs Brisbane Broncos

[Coaster]

This is a full blown Civil war

My house is split, Me and Brooke one side, Wifey on other.

I am forced to a wedding and will miss the game (both broncos supporters) and will be surrounded by them at game time, i will fight to the death and punch my way though the whole wedding party if i have to.

There will be carnage all the way up the M1, this is a fight to the death, choose a side and let the battle begin..

[GCT_07]

It is deffinately a war...... my question is..... we have a few legion who sometimes wear donkeys cr@p...... who are you supporting and if its not the Titans..... where are you sitting...............

[shamus]

I'm loving this.....Great to be the underdog...

By The Adjudicator
foxsports.com.au
September 08, 2009

Gold Coast Titans v Brisbane Broncos, Saturday 6.30pm (EST), Skilled Park, Robina
The Adjudicator says: "In 2006, Justin Timberlake told us he was bringing sexy back. I still don’t know where sexy went. Or that it had even gone at all. But anyone who can dance like that must know what he’s talking about. In a similar vein, Darren Lockyer is bringing the Broncos back in 2009. The man can’t dance and I doubt that emphysemic voice could bust out much of a tune, but his old legs have carried his team to sixth spot and another finals campaign. As for the Titans, all I can say is "it’s about time". The Adjudicator has been waiting for their bubble to burst all season, and finally it has. At least in seasons gone by, they have done the decent thing and crashed out in the regular season instead of breaking the hearts of their fans in September. This week might not be their last match of 2009, but their swansong isn't too far away. Brisbane by 12.

.........at least he doesn't rate us the worst. He has Parra losing by 14......

[GCT_07]

I m still trying to work out how he could equate Justin Timberlake and bringing sexy back to darren lockyer.......Whats in his little mind of fantasy s to pull that one out of his hat

[titanstattman]

It is deffinately a war...... my question is..... we have a few legion who sometimes wear donkeys cr@p...... who are you supporting and if its not the Titans..... where are you sitting...............

U sit in LEGION u go for titans only thats why its called The Legion Titans bay....

Hehehehehe

[DIEHARD]

Looking good for a sea of blue and gold and white. A couple of hours ago, there was 730 Legionnaires. It would be close to being sold out now.

WELCOME TO THE FORTRESS!

I bought a few extra tickets as well, one for Dennis as well. Can't let him miss out!

Go Titans!

[teke]

MY goodness the Broncos backline look dangerous. I think the key to a Titans win will be to get the 2nd phase play going with alot of offloads.

I think this is the pick of this weeks semi finals games.

[karnage]

The team is up late this week....

And I love reading the Adjudicator comments - they are often hilarious. In his Melbourne - Manly column he wrote that the difference between the 2 team teams "begins with G and ends with reg Inglis"

That's priceless.

Seriously though, I have never had a straight out bet (head to head) on a rugby league match in my life but if the Titans stay around the $2.40 - $2.50 mark I will be ignoring my Dads advice* and having a good crack.

*The advice is never bet on anything that can talk...

[karnage]

I think this is the pick of this weeks semi finals games.

They all look pretty good to me...

[teke]

They all look pretty good to me...

My team Manly will have another grudge match with Storm and it doesnt really turn me on. But if we win I'll be absolutely stoked.

I like the idea of a dry open fast Broncos Titans match making for some really good footy.

[GCT_89]

A couple of hours ago, there was 730 Legionnaires.

EDIT: 730 Legion TICKETS sold......

i am certain that the crowd behind us will have alot of people sitting there that couldnt get tickets elsewhere...........broncos fans included..........

[teke]

EDIT: 730 Legion TICKETS sold......

i am certain that the crowd behind us will have alot of people sitting there that couldnt get tickets elsewhere...........broncos fans included..........

haha Tear them a new one

[Rage]

Adam Gardini
Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Robust centre Brett Delaney and flame haired forward Brad Meyers have been named to make their respective returns for the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans in Saturday night's eagerly anticipated home final against Brisbane at Skilled Park.
Delaney returns from a hamstring injury which has sidelined him for five matches while Meyers returns from a hand injury which ruled him out of last weekend's match against Manly.

Experienced utility back Mat Rogers has also been named in the starting side despite still battling a minor hamstring injury he suffered against Manly.
Delaney has been one of the club's most consistent performers in recent seasons, having played 63 games for the Titans since the team's inaugural season in 2007.
Meyers is set to play his 148th NRL match against his former club, the Broncos.
This season, Meyers has played some of his best football since earlier in his career when he represented both Australia and Queensland.
The return of Delaney to the backline pushes Sam Tagataese back to the interchange bench after a brief stint in the centres.
Young forward Will Matthews has been named on an extended five-man interchange bench.

FINALS - WEEK 1
Titans v Broncos
Skilled Park, 6.30pm
Saturday, September 12

1 Preston Campbell
2 Kevin Gordon
3 Jordan Atkins
4 Brett Delaney
5 David Mead
6 Mat Rogers
7 Scott Prince ?
8 Luke Bailey ?
9 Nathan Friend
10 Matthew White
11 Anthony Laffranchi
12 Mark Minichiello
13 Ashley Harrison
Interchange
14 Michael Henderson
15 Brad Meyers
16 Sam Tagataese
17 Josh Graham
18 Will Matthews

Coach John Cartwright

[Rage]

With Delaney back, our right side defence will surely improve.
Let's win this game without any injuries, get Zillman back next week and win the grand final with our full strength side

[Boofhead]

Gold Coast Titans
1. Preston Campbell
2. Kevin Gordon
3. Jordan Atkins
4. Brett Delaney
5. David Mead
6. Mat Rogers
7. Scott Prince (c)
8. Luke Bailey (c)
9. Nathan Friend
10. Matthew White
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Mark Minichiello
13. Ashley Harrison

14. Michael Henderson
15. Brad Meyers
16. Sam Tagataese
17. Josh Graham
18. Will Matthews (One to be omitted)

Brisbane Broncos
1. Karmichael Hunt
2. Antonio Winterstein
3. Israel Folau
4. Justin Hodges
5. Jharal Yow Yeh
6. Darren Lockyer (c)
7. Peter Wallace
8. Nick Kenny
9. Andrew McCullough
10. David Taylor
11. Tonie Carroll
12. Sam Thaiday
13. Corey Parker

14. Lagi Setu
15. Alex Glenn
16. Ashton Sims
17. Josh McGuire
18. Joel Clinton (One to be omitted)