LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In their first trial of 2024, an understrength Titans squad went head to head against the Dolphins on the Sunshine Coast, ultimately falling short with a 26-14 defeat.
Despite the loss, coach Des Hasler had plenty of positives to take away from the game, especially considering the number of inexperienced players who were given the chance to shine.
With 17 uncapped Titans, including a mix of train-and-trialists and development rookies, the team showcased their resilience against a near full-strength opposition that boasted an impressive 1158 games of experience.
The Titans displayed their defensive prowess, repeatedly shutting down the Dolphins' attempts to cross the try line with desperate scramble defense.
While the scoreline may have gotten away from them in the end, as most of the players on the field were train-and-trial or development prospects, the young stars of tomorrow grabbed the opportunity with both hands and impressed onlookers.
This performance serves as a promising debut for the Titans under the guidance of Hasler, and fans can look forward to even more star power being added to the squad in their upcoming showdown against Parramatta.