Gold Coast Titans Discussion

[I bleed Maroon]

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[badyon]

I expect Taylor will become a force. He will play origin and take ownership. He will become first picked. Our leader on field. The Broncos couldn't know at the time but there's a bit of Alfie and Locky in him. He may even be our best ever halback. He has all the skills and there's nothing he can't do as far as halfbacks go. The Titans are lucky they've got him and I wish we still had him. He will make Milford look second class.

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[Dexter]

I feel as though your middle paragraph there comes with experience which DCE should have plenty more of by now. There is definitely still room for improvement in that area in Ash's game. In terms of would I stick with Ash... I personally believe he can overtake DCE as a player and given he will probably be on a heavily reduced contract next time, on value for money no question. In terms of playing through a defence etc. I am assuming you mean line breaks and line break assists which in Taylors defence he has had fringe second rowers outside him and doesn't have someone like Turbo who is a weapon at breaking the line who he can throw an inside ball to and what not. Against the sharks he put a debutant secondrower through the line for a 40m break twice so he is hardly useless there. In terms of relying on kicks and going around... if that gets double the try assists for his team I don't see the problem (are kicks and cut out passes no longer a skill?). If DCE was so good at picking apart a defence how come his total try contributions isn't higher. I honestly fail to see why Ash cops so much for his salary when in attack he is just a potent as the highest paid player in the game and QLD and Aus's halfback at that. Just my opinion. To answer your question, at the moment I think both are overpaid and DCE might get the nod mainly on experience etc. In 2022 when Ash's contract is re-negotiatied him hands down.

On the defensive front, I honestly believe some of this can come down to the team around you. For example Mitch Moses has similar stats but because of the team around him this gets hidden. Bit hard to do that when the Titans are up there with the worst defensive side in the comp.

Hmm nobody said he was useless but nothing improves the chances of a horse more than ownership .

 

[Big Pete]

In regards to the Fifita signing, while it definitely wasn't a bargain, at least it was a positive signing for them. It instantly turns a weakness into a strength and it brings them a ton of interest they didn't have already. Yes, they've been burned by signings like this in the past but Fifita doesn't have the red flags that D. Taylor and Hayne had.

It also buys the Gold Coast a ton of publicity they otherwise wouldn't have and may sway more promising players in SEQLD to avoid the Broncos and go to the Titans.

While I agree with others on here that the signing won't transform them into a good team overnight, at least it's something. If they had have spent that money on 3 over the hill players or fringe Origin players they would just be making the same mistakes. Similarly without much in the way of junior football, it isn't like they could scout 5 quality kids and a few senior players to help ease them into first grade, it's just not in the cards this year.

The Gold Coast can't afford to be patient either. Brisbane II is on the way and if there is one club that will make way in the competition it'll most likely be them. Right now they've got Mal Meninga and Justin Holbrook involved, these guys have to make something happen, and if they fail to land these quality prospects then that's it for them. They can't wait around 3 years and set things up for the next coach, they need some autonomy and that's what this signing brings.

Furthermore, for all this talk about needing spine players, they already brought in Tanah Boyd who is one of the brightest halves prospects coming through. Holbrook needs to bring him in the halves at some point because he has a tremendous combination with Fifita and if you're in the Titans position, you're looking to build the club around them.

There's still a ton of question marks over the move and until the 2021 roster is finalised it's difficult to assess the roster. As it stands, it does appear to be a little imbalanced and as we've seen with the Broncos, it's all well and good to have ball carriers but if you don't have the defensive steel it can really hurt you. Even so, for Holbrook it's probably less about 2021 and more about 2022. If the Gold Coast can deliver a promising season and set themselves up for a finals run in '22 then it'll absolutely be considered a success, especially if they continue that into '23.

 

[Dexter]

Excellent point you make there @Big Pete . The Titans probably do feel they are fighting for survival.
The timing is perfect for them while we are in turmoil and the owners, being successful business people , are trying to make things happen.
I agree about Tannah Boyd as well, this guy looks like a footballer. I was sorry to see him go.

 

[The Don]

Anyone want me to put them onto the membership department of the best team in QLD? Sorry had to...

 

[Sproj]

Anyone want me to put them onto the membership department of the best team in QLD? Sorry had to...

Dude, I know you guys aren't used to any type of success but you aren't even right. You are well behind the Sunshine Coast Storm.

 

[The Don]

Dude, I know you guys aren't used to any type of success but you aren't even right. You are well behind the Sunshine Coast Storm.

Well played.

 

[Huge]

I copped a bit of shit about the Titans but I got this one right! They are going better than us this year, certainly do look likd they have a better outlook, at least in the short term and the team looks like it's been coached.

 

[jarro65]

I copped a bit of shit about the Titans but I got this one right! They are going better than us this year, certainly do look likd they have a better outlook, at least in the short term and the team looks like it's been coached.

The players look happy playing their 'style'

 

[The True King]

I'll say after watching that game v cowboys, if Brian Kelly can sort out his defence he will be one of the best centres in the comp.

 

[Huge]

I think we all have to at least consider that Holbrook might have something to offer. The Titans seem to have the belief and a renewed, never say die attitude. Sure, it's just the Stains they beat but we couldn't do it.

 

[Sproj]

I think we all have to at least consider that Holbrook might have something to offer. The Titans seem to have the belief and a renewed, never say die attitude. Sure, it's just the Stains they beat but we couldn't do it.

We can't beat anyone. I dare say if we played the Dogs again tomorrow we'd get smashed.

 

[Broncs_Fan]

Titans are building a nice solid team. Probably go close to making the 8 next year.

 

[The Don]

I think we all have to at least consider that Holbrook might have something to offer. The Titans seem to have the belief and a renewed, never say die attitude. Sure, it's just the Stains they beat but we couldn't do it.

To be fair to the Broncos your lineup for the last couple weeks is the worst it has been this season so doesn't say much about St George. In saying that our forward pack was not a sight to behold this week and I was predicting a loss so to see us defend so well even with a lot going against us was what you look for as a fan. Next year should really show Holbrook's class as a coach.

 

[Sproj]

To be fair to the Broncos your lineup for the last couple weeks is the worst it has been this season so doesn't say much about St George. In saying that our forward pack was not a sight to behold this week and I was predicting a loss so to see us defend so well even with a lot going against us was what you look for as a fan. Next year should really show Holbrook's class as a coach.

We find it hard to imagine what having a good coach is like, having heart, structure and something to look forward to these days. You guys have experienced these times plenty, can you give us some tips in how to handle it?

 

[The Don]

We find it hard to imagine what having a good coach is like, having heart, structure and something to look forward to these days. You guys have experienced these times plenty, can you give us some tips in how to handle it?

I realise this is more than likely a joke centred in truth but anytime! Heard Darius' new mental health book is out maybe start there!

 

[Broncapz]

We actually probably need to start eyeing off a few of their players like Fogarty and get Titans to pay overs for them. Titans should not get away with paying 1.1M for a second rower.