Foran's tenacity why Holbrook will make fitness call
If Kieran Foran had to determine if he was fit to play this weekend, there'd be no point asking the question.
Because the answer would be a resounding yes, without any doubt whatsoever.
It's why Justin Holbrook will make the final call on the experienced playmaker's fitness ahead of the Titans' Round 2 clash against the Dragons, but the 263-game veteran is expected to be right in a great boost for the team.
"It'll have to be me [who makes the decision] because if it's him, he'll definitely play... but as long as he can run okay, he'll play" he said.
"He's proven his whole career and the short time I've had with him how determined he is as a player and with his character, so as long as he's right to play, he'll play."
'Back-to-back wins would be great': Holbrook
The Titans coach will need as much experience as he has on hand to help shutdown the well-rested Dragons who had a bye in week one, with International No. 7 Ben Hunt identified as their biggest threat to pose a risk upon the first-up winners.
"He's a world-class halfback who controls games really well and we we weren't in control of last week's game at any stage really," Holbrook said.
"We have to make sure that we're playing our part in having our say in the game as well rather than being on the back foot and we can't afford to give Ben Hunt those sort of opportunities.
"Obviously, they're fresh and they would have really not liked having the bye in Round 1... no one would have wanted to sit out but it means they'll be fresh and very determined.
"Them getting talked about probably only helps their motivation, so we've got to make sure we're pretty determined and go about it like we did last week down there on Sunday."
Match: Dragons v Titans
Round 2 -
home Team
Dragons
4th Position
away Team
Titans
8th Position
Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
Having now won three games in a row and with the prospect of sitting top of the table should the Gold Coast get the job done at Kogarah, Holbrook is hoping for back-to-back wins to start the season, especially whilst on the road.
"It's only early [to be looking at the ladder], but back-to-back wins would be great, especially both away from home," he said.
"We just want to play well and give ourselves every chance.
"We're really happy with our pre-season, the trial games and Round 1, but we have a long way to go... it's only Round 2, but back-to-back wins will be great."
