Anyone else think Dave Taylor will be fired up to take on his old mob? I reckon he'll put in a big one because he wants a spot on the origin team.
Giant Souths pack a worry for NRL's Titans
By Ed Jackson
AAP
Thu 13th June, 1:56pm
Titans forward Ashley Harrison is in serious doubt to play against the Eels
It might not take Greg Bird in high heels as Nate Myles suggested, but Gold Coast know they need something special to bring down South Sydney's imposing forward pack this weekend.
An unusual choice of footwear for his NRL club co-captain was Myles's tongue-in-cheek suggestion when he was asked how the Titans could match the Rabbitohs' height up front in Sunday's NRL clash in Cairns.
But jokes aside, Myles is only too aware of the challenge facing the Titans in his hometown against the ladder-leading Bunnies.
"They're a fantastic side, not only are they big but they're very mobile," Myles said on Thursday.
"We're going to have our work cut out for us."
What the Titans lack in size they'll make up with experience against Souths with Myles, Bird and fellow State of Origin representative Ashley Harrison coming back to bolster their pack for Sunday's match.
Their return means Dave Taylor must start from the bench against his former club.
But the giant back-rower's form in his last outing against North Queensland is sure to have him playing a key role in nullifying the impact of his ex-teammates.
Harrison, who says bone bruising in his knee isn't causing him enough discomfort to affect his form, was relishing the chance to take on a top-level team ahead of the second Origin clash in Brisbane on June 26.
"It's going to be a real tight, hard game. Pretty similar to Origin I'd suspect," he said.
Harrison is also a former South Sydney player and he says coach Michael Maguire has brought consistency to a team which has always possessed talent.
"All the indications are they've been dominating most forward packs this year so it's going to be a really good test for us," he said.
The Titans head to Cairns on Friday and will monitor the fitness of veteran Luke Bailey, who missed training on Thursday with a hip complaint.
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Get Bailey a Zimmer frame, we need him out there
Geese are the ultimate team players.
They honk to encourage one another!
On my way to the airport...yee hah!
PUT EM TO THE SWORD! SHOW SOME STEEL!
Moejoe: "REMEMBER!!!! SLIP - SLOP - SLAP in the sun. Skin Cancer is a growing problem. It could happen to anyone!!"TITANS, DIEHARDS, WARRINGTON WOLVES, MAROONS, KANGAROOS, HONG KONG THUNDER
Got the hire car but had to go back to reception to ask how to start the mother🚗. Bloody keyless and I had no idea. P.S. it is 30% up here according to the car.
you there shamus? im packing my kit now and am catching the late flight from Brissy, as the missus has been in melbourne this week.
Getting pretty excited and am going to wear my titans gear around town all weekend!
Used my phone which I don't normally do so struggled a bit to type what I wanted.
Wore my Titans polo up here and am now at the motel wearing a Titans singlet as it really is close to 30 degrees (is that better BT?)
Might go and have a game of golf...ho hum. Wouldn't be dead for quids!
Wouldn't be dead for quids!
i believe that was Justin Langers favourite saying as he walked out to open the batting for Test matches.
And i am going to keep that mindset for this weekend. a nice tropical 30 degrees by the pool, titans games, plus whatever comes along.
havent been this relaxed and looking forward to a weekend in a very long time