LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
There were mixed emotions swirling for David Fifita as he made a triumphant return to the gridiron on Saturday night.
The barnstorming forward couldn't contain his excitement at being back in the thick of the action for the Titans, but he also couldn't shake the bitter disappointment of the team's loss.
Fifita, who made a surprise return ahead of schedule, was a beacon of hope for the Titans in their tough showdown against the Dolphins at Cbus Super Stadium.
Now that the first game back is in the rearview mirror, the forward is eager to ramp up his game and make even bigger contributions in the weeks to come.
Despite the setback, Fifita's return was a breath of fresh air for the team, injecting some much-needed energy and enthusiasm onto the field.
With him back in the mix, the Titans are poised to rebound and bounce back stronger than ever.
As they say in the world of Rugby League, it's not about how hard you hit, but how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.
And Fifita is ready to lead the charge.