Gains: Jamal Idris (Bulldogs), Luke Douglas (Sharks), Beau Champion (Storm), Nate Myles (Roosters), Beau Henry (Knights) ? Mid Season, Beau Falloon (Rabbitohs), Adam Sezer (Bulldogs), Phil Graham (Roosters).
Losses: Nathan Friend (Warriors), Anthony Laffranchi (St Helens), Brad Meyers (Retirement), Esi Tonga (Eels), Sam Tagataese (Sharks) ? Mid Season, Joseph Tomane (Rugby Union), Will Matthews (Dragons), Mat Rogers (Retirement), Luke Capewell (Broncos), Clinton Toopi (Retirement), Shannon Walker (Rugby Union), Preston Campbell (Retirement).
Re-signed: Luke Bailey, Matt Srama, Jordan Rankin, Ashley Harrison.
2012 Coach: John Cartwright
First 5 Rounds: Cowboys (A), Raiders (H), Storm (H), Warriors (A), Bulldogs (H)
The Gold Coast Titans certainly did not live up to their expectations in 2011. This year the Titans will be planning to turn all that around. 2011 can be put down to missed opportunities on the football field. The Titans? attack and defensive stats ranked among the worst in the NRL and is why they saw themselves finish in 16th position. They ranked last in the competition for points scored, line-breaks, errors and points conceded and second last for tries scored, metres gained and tackle-breaks. These are unwanted stats for all teams in the competition. It seems as though 2011 was just not the year for the Gold Coast.
John Cartwright who has signed a long term contract with the club will be looking to turn around his teams performances in 2012. If he is unable to do this he will certainly be in for a very long year and many sleepless nights. If the Titans do not get off to a good start to the year, Cartwright will definitely be in the firing line. The Titans do not have an overly tough first five rounds and should be aiming to pick up at least two or three wins from the opening five matches. The Titans should fancy their chances against the Cowboys and Raiders while the other matches should present to be more difficult. If the Titans do not get off to a quick start they will once again find themselves playing from behind for the entire season.
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