LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Titans bravely fought through a sea of injuries in the second half to secure a thrilling 20-18 victory over the Cowboys at the iconic Cbus Super Stadium.
With no fresh legs on the bench and their top players sidelined, the Gold Coast squad showed true grit and determination to snatch their first home win of the season in dramatic fashion.
As the clock winded down and players were pushed into unfamiliar roles, it was their unwavering resilience in defense that ultimately sealed the deal, with spectacular try-saving tackles from the outside backs keeping the Cowboys at bay.
The infamous 'hamstring curse' struck again, claiming Phil Sami and Kieran Foran as casualties in a week already plagued by injury woes, which saw superstars Nathan Cleary and Tom Trbojevic also succumb to the same fate.
The Titans' bad luck continued as AJ Brimson went down with a suspected groin injury in the 69th minute, followed by Harley-Smith Shields suffering a shoulder complaint in the final moments of the match.
Despite the setbacks, the Titans' triumph symbolized the indomitable spirit of Rugby League, as they rode the wave of adversity to achieve a hard-fought victory on home turf.
This gutsy performance will surely go down in history as a testament to the resilience and tenacity of the mighty Titans.