LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Gold Coast Titans are facing a crucial match against the Canberra Raiders this Sunday, with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance.
In order to secure the final ticket to the playoffs, the Titans must come away with a win.
While they do have a small 11-point buffer to fall back on, the team's focus is solely on getting the two points needed to lock up third spot.
This would eliminate the need to worry about the scoreboard and potential tiebreakers.
As the Titans prepare for this must-win game, they can't ignore the Gold Coast connection that a number of players on the Raiders team have.
Former Titans Api Nicholls and Madison Bartlett will be facing their former side, as well as several players from the Burleigh Bears, who now play for the Raiders.
The Titans must remain focused and execute their game plan if they hope to secure their spot in the playoffs.