SUNDAY, APRIL 14th, 2024 GIO STADIUM,CANBERRA
The Raiders will stride into Sunday night’s matchup at GIO Stadium with confidence, eyeing their fourth win of the season as they take on the struggling Titans.
Canberra have been very solid to begin the season, winning three of their five games – including a thumping 41-8 triumph over the Eels at home last week.
Raiders Look to Extend Dominance against Titans
The Raiders have won eight of their last nine meetings with the Titans and nine of their last 11 Sunday games at home, so this is a good spot for them.
Titans Struggle Continues: Winless and Under Pressure
Meanwhile, the Titans are in a world of hurt heading into Round 6 – they’re still winless, with their only points coming from the bye.
Gold Coast have conceded 28+ points in their last nine games dating back to last season and so far, Des Hasler doesn’t look like turning things around.
Defensive Woes Plague Titans as Raiders Loom
The Titans have leaked 30+ points in their last three defeats to the Bulldogs, Dolphins and Cowboys and now must travel to face a team they’ve beaten only once since the 2018 season.
Raiders
1. Chevy Stewart 2. James Schiller 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Tom Starling 15. Ata Mariota 16. Trey Mooney 17. Pasami Saulo 18. Kaeo Weekes 19. Simi Sasagi 20. Zac Woolford 21. Nick Cotric 22. Emre Guler
Titans
1. Jayden Campbell 2. Harley Smith-Shields 3. Brian Kelly 4. AJ Brimson 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Kieran Foran 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas 14. Sam Verrills 15. Erin Clark 16. Isaac Liu 17. Josiah Pahulu 18. Joe Stimson 19. Keano Kini 20. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 21. Tony Francis 22. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
LATE MAIL..Tanah Boyd has been dropped, with AJ Brimson switching to the halves and Alofiana Khan -Pereira coming onto the wing. Harley Smith-Shields shifts to centre.
Referees: Kasey Badger; Side line Officials: Damian Brady, Chris Sutton; Video Referees: Peter Gough;
Raiders have won eight of the last nine meetings between the teams
Titans are 0-4 to start the season
Titans have leaked 28+ points in their last nine games dating back to last season
Raiders’ three wins this season have come by 16+ points
Raiders are 9-2 in Sunday home games since 2021
Matt Timoko has scored three tries in his last three games
James Schiller has scored a try in his last three games
Hudson Young loves a Sunday game at home – he’s scored in 14 of 16 such fixtures with the Raiders as favourites
Prediction
The game came at a cost for the Raiders this round, losing Jordan Rapana to a knee injury and Corey Horsburgh with groin problems. The Raiders will debut Chevy Stewart in full back, and the team will welcome back Zac Hosking from concussion protocols.
Despite an ankle injury last round, Titans captain Kieran Foran will run out to take charge. Issac Liu will also make a return, with Joe Simpson pushed back to reserves.
Raiders for me. Titans defence has been terrible and will have to improve to stop the Raiders at home.
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