NRLW 2023: Titans, Late mail: Finals scenario explained as Titans get ready to roll Raiders

Author: Titans.com.au
Timestamp: Sun 17 Sep 2023, 02:14 PM

The Titans will remain unchanged for their final regular season clash against the Raiders in Canberra with the side chasing their sixth win of the season to notch their second finals berth in three seasons.

In what will be Jess Elliston's 25th NRLW appearance - having played every Gold Coast game since the team's inception - the milestone will be celebrated alongside five other players who have also reached this feat as announced by coach Karyn Murphy earlier this week.

In further positive news, experienced playmaker Taliah Fuimaono returns as a reserve, set to wear the 18th player vest as a more than handy replacement should she be brought into the game.

A victory in the nation's capital will secure the Titans third spot, and whilst second spot is still mathematically possible, it will be highly unlikely given the need for victory by 150 points.

Should the Raiders triumph, the Gold Coast can afford to lose by 11 points or less to remain in the top four; but if Canberra wins by 12 or more, the Titans will miss out on finals with a fifth-placed finish.

Kick-off is at 3.15pm; live on Channel 9, 9 Now, Fox League and Kayo Sports.

Round 9 - Round 9 - Sunday 17 Sep

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Raiders

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii Nicholls

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Evania Pelite
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Madison Bartlett

Winger for Titans is number 2 Karina Brown
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-Reti

Centre for Titans is number 3 Jaime Chapman
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie Wiki

Centre for Titans is number 4 Niall Williams-Guthrie
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Shakiah Tungai

Winger for Titans is number 5 Destiny Mino-Sinapati
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara Temara

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Chantay Kiria-Ratu
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh Quinlan

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren Brown

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Tommaya Kelly-Sines

Prop for Titans is number 8 Shannon Mato
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Brittany Breayley-Nati
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman

Prop for Titans is number 10 Jessika Elliston
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Monalisa Soliola

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Zara Canfield
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elise Smith

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Shaylee Bent
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima Taufa

Lock for Titans is number 13 Georgia Hale

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Sienna Lofipo
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace Kemp

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Steph Hancock
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina Matua

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Rilee Jorgensen
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Tara Reinke

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Dannii Perese