2022 Pre-Season

[DIEHARD]

I can't remember the last time I watched a trial actually. Really looking forward to this.

[DIEHARD]

Coach's last word: Opportunity beckons for future Titans
https://www.titans.com.au/news/2022/...future-titans/

"It’s a great opportunity in the first trial always to give the guys a game that have trained in the pre-season with us," Holbrook said.

"We’ve obviously got a number of guys who won’t play, but it’s a great opportunity for those who are playing. These guys have trained with us since November and it’s great to be able to give them a game tonight.

"Coaches and players get sick of pre-season training and training vision, so now we get to run out and play and review games which is great instead of just training.

"All I want to get out of it is to see these guys get an opportunity to play. I’m not too worried about the score. I just want to see how they go and give them the best chance.

"There’s a few guys that are in the mix for Round 1 and that’s probably what it is.

"Our main trial will be next week obviously, but we’re going to have a lot of guys vying for a couple of spots, in particular the bench spots, so they need to do their best over the next two weeks to force their way in the side for Round 1."

It could be said these rookies are being thrown into a cauldron - tasked with matching it with a near full-strength Broncos outfit, but the Titans head coach is glad Brisbane are coming down the road fully-loaded, as it's a perfect test for a tough hit-out to see how his youngsters tackle the experience.

"Obviously they’ve got a couple of guys missing, but the Broncs [are pretty strong]," Holbrook said.

"We’ve got 13 or so not playing but we’ve also got plenty that are and we’ve got some great depth.

"I’m glad that we’re going to get a good hit out, that’s for sure. The last thing I want is to win 50-0 and then everyone says... 'pick me, and how can I leave you out now'.

"I definitely want a hard hit out and we’re going to get that, and that’s what I’m looking for."

Two familiar surnames will also take centre stage tonight; but this time being the next generation of the two rugby league families.

Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui is an exceptional young talent coming through the pathways system and has been likened to his older brother, but whilst Holbrook sees similarities in the two, he doesn't want everyone to expect Tino 2.0 from the 20-year-old.

"He’s an unbelievable trainer and exactly like Tino in that regard, but he hasn’t played a lot of rugby league. I think he’s played about 10 games over the last three to four years now. For him, it’s just going to be a slow development phase," Holbrook said.

"I don’t want to anyone to expect another Tino running out tonight. He's only played a couple of games over a few years. For him, he’s just got to have a big development year and it’s good to give him a game.

"He won’t play a lot for us tonight, but it’ll just be good to get him out for us."

The same goes for Klese Haas - young brother to Broncos enforcer Payne.

The 19-year-old has caught the attention of Titans through his excitement and application during the pre-season, working hard for his selection for tonight's clash. But he is also a different player to style of footy typically seen by the Haas everyone has come to know.

"He has a great worth ethic, Klese, and is really excited to get a run tonight," Holbrook said.

"That’s what excites me, just giving these guys an opportunity to play after a really good pre-season.

"Klese is different to Payne. Payne obviously plays in the middle and can play 80 minutes, but Klese is more an edge back-rower who can possibly play centre, so he’s not the same style player, but he’s worked really hard and it’s good to get him into the game.

"He's got some footwork and some skill, so a bit different to Payne, but he's a guy that’s worked really well and it’s great he’s going to get an opportunity for us."

It can't be disputed how much an opportunity tonight's clash against the Broncos is for the emerging Titans and it'll be a great chance to see the talent coming through the system, ready to pull on the jersey when the calling comes.

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[DIEHARD]

'I'm not too worried about the score' - Holbrook
https://www.titans.com.au/news/2022/...core-holbrook/
Gold Coast Titans head coach Justin Holbrook says all he wants to get out of tonight's trial against the Broncos is to see the young and upcoming players who have trained in the pre-season get an opportunity to play.

[Titanic]

Getting organized to watch all day and you gotta love our coach.

[Hail Sezer]

Enjoy the game tonight lads. Try not to be too harsh on our young JTS players who are still years away, or the Qcup boys who are just filling in to make up some numbers. And remember - trial results don’t mean jack (unless you win of course..)

Feel free to keep the match discussion in here if you want to keep it all in one place.

And yes - for the love of god Bodsie pls come back! I really thought Weaver playing at CBUS in a Titans jersey would’ve been enough to get you back on here

[DIEHARD]

Late mail: No changes to program; Sexton to lead emerging Titans
https://www.titans.com.au/news/2022/...erging-titans/

Gold Coast Titans coach Justin Holbrook has locked in his side to face the Brisbane Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium.

No changes have been made to the line-up named on Friday, with 14 players set to wear Titans colours for the first time.

It's a special moment for young playmaker Toby Sexton, who is set to lead the side out in the first trial of the year.

The Broncos are also as per program, after withdrawing both Payne Haas and Ryan James on Friday due to soreness.

Kick-off is at 7pm, live on Fox League and Kayo.

Match: Titans v Broncos
ROUND 1 - SATURDAY 19TH FEBRUARY



Match Officials
Referee: Chris Butler
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated: 03:44 pm Saturday 19th February 2022

[GCTTSD]

Excited to see JC fifita and spry attacking an edge, also good to finally see tom weaver in a titans jersey read alot of hype over the years

[GCTTSD]

Don't think I've ever seen a titans half run a hard line like that, good signs early on

[DIEHARD]

Lots of rust on both sides. And you can't really call it rust for the newbies. OK so far.

JC going well. Especially the step.

Here is the massive bench that I had to double take at.

[DIEHARD]

I know it's a trial. And trial number 1 at that. But I can't stand to lose to the Broncos.

[Titanic]

Spry makes the GI/Mitchell clone look like a drongo … lol

[JunctionBlock]

Was going to miss this but instead went all the way out to willowbank for it to be rained out to come all the way home for the start. Couple of rusty players out there but considering it's our 2nds and 3rds against a full strength I'm happy with the effort.

Now get the 1st graders off

[DIEHARD]

[JunctionBlock]

Well that video just made me realise I wasn't watching Kayo on live hahahaha

[Bayside Titan]

Ben Lyiou is huge. He is a big lad. Jacob Allick is going well.