Remember the Titans: Carney, Laybutt, Nelson team up for Vegas Nines

Other members of the squad include former Central Queensland Capras captain Gavin Hiscox, Ipswich Jets premiership winner Carlin Anderson and members of the Townsville Blackhawks, who were recruited by Laybutt.

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That was the hail mary social media post that led to 2010 Dally M Medallist Todd Carney joining Papua New Guinea captain Kyle Laybutt and former Gold Coast and Parramatta forward Cody Nelson lining up for Titans of Coal in the NRL Vegas Nines.

Philippines international Luke Srama, who had a stint in the USA with Jacksonville Axeman and is now involved in recruitment and coaching, saw Carney's post and put in him in contact with Titan IND CEO Troy Sawdy.

Edward Downing - Brown
Matthew Sloper Lawler
Jace Oneille
Kyle Laybutt
Josh Williams
Curtis Dempsey
Carlin Anderson
Gavin Hiscox
Will Nixon
Trent White
Cambell Pirihi
Todd Carney
James Bradley
Cody Nelson
Michael Bell

However, for Carney, who played 166 NRL matches for the Raiders, Roosters and Sharks and represented NSW and Australia, the tournament has greater significance than just a chance to experience the NRL's festival of rugby league in Las Vegas.