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    Jaylan De Groot is a tall long striding fullback who played a number of matches for PBC at fullback and on the wing in the Langer Cup this season. He was also the Northern Rivers Titans U18 Laurie Daley Cup side top try scorer.

    In addition Jaylan De Groot scored two tries for Cudgen in the U18 NRRRL Grand Final late in 2020 and also played a number of NRRRL First Grade matches for the Hornets as well.

    He will start the 2021 season off as part of the Tweed Heads Seagulls MM Cup side.

    He was formerly with Parramatta and over the last two seasons has grown bigger and stronger but maintained his speed. HE has the rare innate ability to be at the right place at the right time when a try is in the offing.

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    TITANS SNAP UP BOOM ROOKIE

    The Titans are slowly but surely building a strong squad and have picked up a good 'un in Palm Beach Currumbin High School graduate Jaylan De Groot.

    A long-striding fullback, the 18-year old was in high demand but chose to stay with his junior club on the coast.

    De Groot became a hot property when he scored four tries for Northern Rivers Titans against Newcastle in the Laurie Daley Cup in February and coach Justin Holbrook pushed hard to sign the youngster.

    He's a year or so off NRL - but will be one to watch next season.

    Anyone know much about this kid? Seem to have a couple decent young fullbacks now with Campbell too

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    Is it safe to say we all don't expect to be getting Cam Smith now?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hangingon View Post
    Is it safe to say we all don't expect to be getting Cam Smith now?
    How do you mean mate ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by hangingon View Post
    Is it safe to say we all don't expect to be getting Cam Smith now?
    Storm goes back to training on Monday so whatever he is going to do he has to decide in the next week otherwise he will miss a lot of preseason. I would still think we are a chance but if we don't know anything by the end of next week then I would assume retirement is his choice.
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    I think it’s been safe to say for a long time now that he won’t be playing for the Storm so that’s not really a factor. I just feel like with the more time that goes on it’s less and less likely that he’ll join us

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    Happy not to have Smith and build our own legacy

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    Quote Originally Posted by hangingon View Post
    Is it safe to say we all don't expect to be getting Cam Smith now?
    I was listening to the ABC today and Andrew Moore. Luke Lewis and a journo were discussing next season. When the Titans were mentioned they made references to the team being one to watch and a few times added " especially if Cam Smith joins them". They did not say it with any certainty but the story will not go away.
    He obviously isn't going back to Melbourne and I think he would have announced his retirement if he was not playing on. It has gone quiet and Smith is smart enough, and doesn't need to, do a full pre season. I am just joining the dots, probably incorrectly, but I reckon he'll be playing again and with us.

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    NRL 2021: Titans enter signing race for Broncos star Xavier Coates

    It’s one of the biggest recruitment blunders in Gold Coast’s history and the Titans are hellbent poaching the local product from the Broncos.
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    The Gold Coast Titans have moved to correct one of the biggest recruitment misses of their recent history by entering the race for off-contract Maroons winger Xavier Coates.

    The 19-year-old flyer is now one of the NRL’s fastest players but slipped under the Titans radar as a late bloomer at Currumbin Eagles.

    Brisbane Broncos scouts were the first to identify Coates’ potential as a 16-year-old and poached the prospect to Red Hill in 2017.

    His meteoric rise, through the Tweed Seagulls national championship-winning under-18s and an international debut for Papua New Guinea, to a 100 per cent tryscoring strike rate for the Maroons in the 2020 Origin series – all by the age of 19 – has made the Gold Coast product rugby league’s most wanted man.

    The Titans missed the boat first time around but player agent Nash Dawson confirmed the club is among a score of NRL suitors hoping to woo the second-fastest man in rugby league.

    With the prospect of retirement looming for stalwart Anthony Don, Coates’ signature would deliver the Titans a fitting successor to a club legend and complete an outside backs trio unrivalled for speed.

    Coates’ family still lives on the Coast, where his younger brother attends high school.

    Melbourne Storm legend Matt Geyer, Coates’ former high school and club football coach, said the opportunity to play in front of a home crowd was a powerful drawcard in the Titans favour.

    “That opportunity can be a tough one to knock back,” Geyer said.

    “He’s a Gold Coast boy and he was disappointed the Titans’ junior development system showed no interest when he was young.

    “He was always our best and fairest player at Currumbin but he just had no recognition at the next level so at 16 he talked about not playing (rugby league).

    “I wish they would have come on board when he was 16 but that chance to play in front of family in a home crowd is some enticement.”

    Coates’ blistering 36.9km/h was the joint-fastest speed in the NRL until it was eclipsed by 0.3km/h by Josh Addo-Carr in the competition’s penultimate round.

    Unlike Addo-Carr, who built his game around his speed, Coates’ 194cm, 100kg frame allows the young Bronco to challenge defenders with his aerial ability, physicality and that potent pace.

    “What’s enticing clubs to go to him is in such a short period of time, he’s gone from being a 16 year old who couldn’t make a local rep team to playing Origin, one of the best wingers in the game, at 19,” Geyer said.
    Fastest Titans in 2020 (Data: NRL Telstra Tracker)

    1. Alofiana Khan-Pereira, wing: 36.5km/h (Burleigh Bears v Southport Tigers, RLGC Rd 1)

    2. Phillip Sami, wing: 35.9km/h

    3. AJ Brimson, fullback: 34.9km/h (v Sharks, Rd 14)

    4. Jayden Campbell, fullback: 34.6km/h (Burleigh Bears v Southport Tigers, RLGC Rd 8)

    5. Treymain Spry, centre: 34.0km/h (v Storm, Rd 10)

    6. Patrick Herbert, centre: 33.6km/h (v Panthers, Rd 4)

    7. David Fifita, edge: 33.2km/h (v Cowboys, Rd 1)

    8. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, lock: 32.6km/h

    9. Anthony Don, wing: 32.4km/h (v Broncos, Rd 7)

    10. Tristan Powell, edge: 32.0km/h (Burleigh Bears v Runaway Bay, RLGC GF)

    “People look and think, imagine what he’ll be at 24.

    “You can imagine if Addo-Carr was 20 kilos heavier and four inches taller and could leap tall buildings in a single bound, that’s what people are imagining with Xavier.”

    Coates returned to training with the Broncos this week and will not make any decision on his future until he has at least tasted life under new coach Kevin Walters.

    But the Titans have as good a chance as any rival to lure back one of the game’s top young talents to his home patch.

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    I like how there is no quote or a spokesman from the club in the article. Sounds like manager hype.
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    Bit much calling it "poaching" when he was originally from the Coast. Other people would call that 'bringing him home' or 'buying back the farm'. Anyway I enjoy these types of articles even if they are hot air. Because it gaslights Broncos fans.

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    LeagueUnlimited: Your club's best 17 for 2021
    https://leagueunlimited.com/news/353...t-17-for-2021/

    Sam Bourke's annual off-season look at how your team might line up in 2021 is in!

    Let us know on social if you agree - if we missed the mark here - or who your best 17 is for your club!

    Gold Coast Titans

    1. AJ Brimson
    2. Corey Thompson
    3. Brian Kelly
    4. Tyrone Peachey
    5. Phillip Sami
    6. Ash Taylor
    7. Jamal Fogarty
    8. Moeaki Fotuaika
    9. Mitch Rein
    10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
    11. David Fifita
    12. Kevin Proctor (c)
    13. Herman Ese'ese

    14. Tanah Boyd
    15. Jarrod Wallace
    16. Sam McIntyre
    17. Beau Fermor
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    Peachey should never play centre or 2nd row ever again unless injuries occur during a game

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    Agreed bodsie. Lock, interchange or bust.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Bods View Post
    Peachey should never play centre or 2nd row ever again unless injuries occur during a game
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    Agreed bodsie. Lock, interchange or bust.
    Totally agree. I guess this proves that no one knows our squad like our fans.
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    Xavier Coates story is a funny one. He’s been doing bronc things since 2014. Manager shopping for a bigger payday from the Brisbane outfit in my opinion


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