SATURDAY, JULY 13th, 5:30 pm 2024 CBUS STADIUM,GOLD COAST,QLD
Titans Aim for Three Wins in a Row
The Gold Coast Titans aim for three consecutive wins as they return home to face the Parramatta Eels.
Titans’ Recent Form and Player Availability
Des Hasler’s side has found its groove in recent weeks, with a dominant victory over the Warriors followed by a tense win over the Sharks in Coffs Harbour last Friday.
Eels Without Mitchell Moses for Gold Coast Clash
Now, they return to the Gold Coast to face a Parramatta side that will be without halfback Mitchell Moses due to his NSW representative commitments.
Impact of State of Origin on Titans
The Titans are also affected by the State of Origin camps, with Moeaki Fotuaika selected to represent the Maroons. However, Hasler will have David Fifita available after he was once again overlooked by Queensland coach Billy Slater.
Not sure that is a good move, Billy, Personally I would have picked him, but Des Hasler won’t mind.
Eels’ Challenging Season and Recent Form
The Eels have had a challenging season, currently sitting 16th on the ladder with four consecutive losses. Despite this, they have shown promising glimpses in recent matches.
Trent Barrett’s Task: Consistent 80-Minute Performances
Interim coach Trent Barrett’s challenge is to ensure his side can put together a complete 80-minute performance consistently.
Reagan Campbell-Gillard’s Milestone: 100 Games for the Eels
The Eels will mark a milestone on the Gold Coast as Reagan Campbell-Gillard prepares to play his 100th game for the club. The prop previously played 114 first-grade games for the Panthers before joining the Eels in 2020, making him only the 32nd player in premiership history to achieve a century for two clubs.
Line ups
Titans
1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Beau Fermor 5. Jojo Fifita , 6.Jayden Campbell 7. Kieran Foran 8. Josiah Pahulu 9. Sam Verrills 10. Erin Clark 11. David Fifita 12. Klese Haas 13. Chris Randall, 14. Isaac Liu 15. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 16. Keenan Palasia , 17.Phillip Sami, 18. AJ Brimson 19. Joe Stimson 20. Tanah Boyd 21. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui, 22.Jaylan De Groot
Eels
1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Jake Tago 3. Will Penisini 4. Blaize Talagi 5. Lorenzo Mulitalo , 6. Dylan Brown 7. Daejarn Asi 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Joe Ofahengaue, 11. Ryan Matterson 12. Matt Doorey 13. Charlie Guymer, 14. Matthew Arthur 15. Shaun Lane , 16. Luca Moretti 17. Bryce Cartwright, 18. Makahesi Makatoa 19. Isaac Lumelume 20. Joey Lussick 21. Morgan Harper 22. Wiremu Greig
Referee. Todd Smith, Touch Judges. Dan Schwass, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Bunker Peter Gough
Titans’ Key Changes as Campbell Returns, Brimson on Recovery Path
Jayden Campbell makes his return from a hand injury at five-eighth, with AJ Brimson listed as the 18th man as he continues his recovery from a groin injury. Josiah Pahulu steps in at prop in place of Maroons representative Moeaki Fotuaika, while Klese Haas returns from a foot injury to the back row. Phil Sami, who missed last week’s game due to a calf strain, has been named on the interchange.
Eels’ Squad Shuffles: Asi at Halfback, Mulitalo Debut, and Guymer Starts at Lock
For the Eels, Daejarn Asi steps in at halfback in place of Blues No.7 Mitch Moses, while Lorenzo Mulitalo makes his NRL debut on the wing. Blaize Talagi moves to the centres, and Sean Russell moves to the reserves. Charlie Guymer earns a starting role at lock after an impressive debut off the bench last week. Matt Doorey also joins the starting lineup, with Shaun Lane moving to the bench. Luca Moretti replaces Junior Paulo (foot) on the bench.
Key Match Facts
The Titans have not beaten the Eels at Cbus Super Stadium since 2017.
The Eels have won eight of their last nine games against the Titans.
Titans winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has scored four tries in two games against the Eels.
Eels winger Blaize Talagi has scored a try in each of his last seven games.
The Titans have won only two of their last seven games at Cbus Super Stadium.
Prediction.
The Titans continued their season of upsets by defeating the Sharks last weekend, while the Eels struggled, losing to the Rabbitohs. The Eels have announced Jason Ryles as their new coach, which could provide a morale boost, but they will miss star halfback Mitchell Moses due to Origin commitments. The Titans, unusually favored to win this match, might find this new status challenging or motivating.
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