Josh Hannay hasn’t mucked round in his first NRL gig, giving the Titans roster an almighty shake-up as he makes an attempt to seek out that elusive successful formulation.
Gold Coast have had extra comings and goings than simply about any group over the summer season – and few can argue with Hannay’s transfer after the membership narrowly prevented the wood spoon final season.
Though debuting as an NRL head coach, Hannay has served a wonderful apprenticeship at each NRL and State of Origin degree and seems the precise man for the job.
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There’s a lot expertise within the Titans’ ranks, they rating some positive tries – however they battle to place rival groups away and keep within the contest for 80 minutes.
The backline oozes pace and the Titans are as fast as any group within the NRL throughout the turf.
Throw younger PNG sensation Cooper Bai – a red-hot prospect – into the combination and the tries could possibly be flowing in 2026.
AJ Brimson, Keano Kini, and Jayden Campbell are all world-class playmakers and have the flexibility to make breaks themselves and arrange their exterior males.
Jayden Campbell will miss spherical one. Getty
Campbell is quick growing into an elite No.7 however his hamstring damage this week is a merciless blow.
The membership has signed gamers extra for depth than to make the beginning 17, with solely winger Max Feagai and Kurtis Morrin prone to be regulars within the opening rounds.
Halfback Lachlan Ilias, at his third membership in as a few years, will get an opportunity at some stage and could possibly be a useful acquisition.
With Kieran Foran retired, a cool head is required to guide the group across the paddock and Campbell, Brimson and Ilias will all be vying for the job.
The formidable duo of Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Beau Fermor are the important thing males within the forwards and if the remainder of the massive males comply with their lead, the Titans may trigger some surprises.
2026 positive aspects: Max Feagai (The Dolphins, 2027), Lachlan Ilias (St George Illawarra Dragons, 2027), Kurtis Morrin (Canterbury Bulldogs, 2027), Oliver Pascoe (2027), Luke Sommerton (Penrith Panthers, 2027), Jensen Taumoepeau (2027)
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2026 losses: Reagan Campbell-Gillard (London Broncos), Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui (Catalans Dragons), David Fifita (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Kieran Foran (retired), Carter Gordon (rugby union), Brian Kelly (Parramatta Eels), Alofiana Khan-Pereira (New Zealand Warriors), Ken Maumalo (retired), Sean Mullany (Mackay Cutters), Josiah Pahulu (Melbourne Storm), Sam Stephenson (retired), Thomas Weaver (Castleford Tigers)
Greatest purchase: Kurtis Morrin appears the perfect No.14, fills a number of positions and comes from tradition on the Bulldogs.
It is a large season for: Jayden Campbell, who should actually step up as a playmaker following the retirement of wily halfback Kieran Foran.
Greatest query mark: Can Hannay change the tradition of the Titans in his first season and get the gamers focussed on successful video games and away from the nightclubs on the glitter strip?
End final 12 months: sixteenth
Predicted end: seventeenth
Greatest 19 man squad
1. Keano Kini
2. Max Feagai
3. Phillip Sami
4. Tony Francis
5. Jojo Fifita
6. AJ Brimson
7. Jayden Campbell
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Sam Verrills
10. Jaimin Jolliffe
11. Kurtis Morrin
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
Interchange
14. Chris Randall
15. Arama Hau
16. Keenan Palasia
17. Klese Haas
18. Luke Sommerton
19. Lachlan Ilias
Odds to win comp: $51
