The Titans are ready to go for their season opener this Sunday, keeping an unchanged 1-17 for their clash against the Bulldogs.
Having to sit back and watch every team play two games before their first, it can't be understated how hungry Gold Coast are to run out at Belmore and get their 2025 campaign off to a good start after an impressive final trial against the Dolphins.
Based in Sydney to complete preparations this week with the club's Parkwood facility impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, coach Des Hasler believes it hasn't been an inconvenience to relocate given the situation and circumstances for the remainder of the South East Queensland who were also affected.
Welcoming back captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui who will make his return to the NRL formally, the only change ahead of game day is the skipper's younger brother Iszac who remains in the extended squad which has been reduced 24 hours out.
Arama Hau, Tom Weaver and Tony Francis are the three players cut with both Weaver and Francis returning to Queensland for Hostplus Cup duties.
Kick-off is at 6.15pm AEDT (5.15pm QLD) on Sunday at Belmore Sports Ground.
Match: Bulldogs v Titans
Round 2 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor TraceyFullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake WilsonWinger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson XerriCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen CrichtonCentre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Marcelo MontoyaWinger for Titans is number 5 Jojo Fifita
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ Brimson
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby SextonHalfback for Titans is number 7 Jayden Campbell
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max KingProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 16 Josh CurranProp for Titans is number 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Klese Haas
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 17 Jaeman SalmonLock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 13 Kurt MannInterchange for Titans is number 14 Chris Randall
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bailey HaywardInterchange for Titans is number 15 David Fifita
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Sitili TupouniuaInterchange for Titans is number 16 Jaimin Jolliffe
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Harry HayesInterchange for Titans is number 17 Brock Gray
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Luke SmithReplacement for Titans is number 18 Jaylan De Groot
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
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