Top Three: De Groot shines in first appearance as Titans pay the price for mistakes

After getting off to a flying start, the Titans have suffered a defeat against the Newcastle Knights, going down 36 - 14 at McDonald Jones Stadium today.

Trailing by 8 points at halftime, the Titans were unable to keep up with the fast-paced Knights who scored 5 tries in the second half to secure the win.

Although Jojo Fifita, Beau Fermor, and debutant Jaylen De Groot put in strong performances, errors and penalties proved to be the downfall of Des Hasler's team.

Here are the top three highlights from the match.

Given his debut opportunity as a replacement for the injured Keano Kini, Jaylen De Groot made his mark as Titan #192 in the Hunter Valley today.

De Groot showcased his skills with the ball, providing support to Jayden Campbell for his first NRL try in the seventy-first minute.