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The Advertiser
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
Titans CEO has say on Hasler, shuts down Walters talks
Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell insists there is no need for the Titans to be looking at coaching options, adamant Des Hasler will remain at the club in 2026. Hasler remains the most under-pressure coach in the NRL after the opening 10 rounds, entering Sunday's clash against Canberra with a 3-6 record. Last week's comeback win over Newcastle was particularly timely for the Titans, after it emerged the club could axe Hasler at year's end if they did not make finals. But Mitchell this week launched an impassioned defence of the club's direction, while throwing his support behind the veteran coach. "Des is here through 2026," Mitchell said. "There has been media speculation, as there is and always is with coaches. We have a look at the merry-go-round going on at the NRL at the moment. "We don't talk to players, recruitment, retention, staff or coaches. Des is here through 2026." Asked whether he would have a chat with Kevin Walters around potentially signing the ex-Brisbane coach, Mitchell said: "We have no need". The Titans CEO also insisted he was not feeling any heat in his own role, as the club locked in a new high-performance centre for Emerald Lakes from 2027. Hasler is the Titans' fourth head coach since the start of 2017, with the club having only made the finals once in that time. "We've made an NRLW grand final, we made the finals in 2021," Mitchell, who took over as CEO of the Titans in late 2018, said. "We have a young NRL roster that is developing, we have a wonderful spine of players that is sitting there. "We are looking at the composition of our squad through 2026, 2027 and 2028. "Some fabulous pathways kids who played for their local homes and regions who are becoming elite level NRL players. I think we are on track. "From a performance point of view sometimes you have to go sideways a bit to find your feet and go again. You don't get success overnight." The Titans will get Keiran Foran back for Sunday's clash with the Raiders, named at No.14 but still some chance to start in the halves if AJ Brimson goes to fullback. Foran has not played since the end of last season, with the veteran missing the start of this year with a biceps tear. But Gold Coast have suffered a blow in their outside backs with centre Brian Kelly succumbing to a shoulder issue, leaving Tony Francis to come into the side. Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell insists there is no need for the Titans to be looking at coaching options, adamant Des Hasler will remain at the club in 2026. Hasler remains the most under-pressure coach in the NRL after the opening 10 rounds, entering Sunday's clash against Canberra with a 3-6 record. Last week's comeback win over Newcastle was particularly timely for the Titans, after it emerged the club could axe Hasler at year's end if they did not make finals. But Mitchell this week launched an impassioned defence of the club's direction, while throwing his support behind the veteran coach. "Des is here through 2026," Mitchell said. "There has been media speculation, as there is and always is with coaches. We have a look at the merry-go-round going on at the NRL at the moment. "We don't talk to players, recruitment, retention, staff or coaches. Des is here through 2026." Asked whether he would have a chat with Kevin Walters around potentially signing the ex-Brisbane coach, Mitchell said: "We have no need". The Titans CEO also insisted he was not feeling any heat in his own role, as the club locked in a new high-performance centre for Emerald Lakes from 2027. Hasler is the Titans' fourth head coach since the start of 2017, with the club having only made the finals once in that time. "We've made an NRLW grand final, we made the finals in 2021," Mitchell, who took over as CEO of the Titans in late 2018, said. "We have a young NRL roster that is developing, we have a wonderful spine of players that is sitting there. "We are looking at the composition of our squad through 2026, 2027 and 2028. "Some fabulous pathways kids who played for their local homes and regions who are becoming elite level NRL players. I think we are on track. "From a performance point of view sometimes you have to go sideways a bit to find your feet and go again. You don't get success overnight." The Titans will get Keiran Foran back for Sunday's clash with the Raiders, named at No.14 but still some chance to start in the halves if AJ Brimson goes to fullback. Foran has not played since the end of last season, with the veteran missing the start of this year with a biceps tear. But Gold Coast have suffered a blow in their outside backs with centre Brian Kelly succumbing to a shoulder issue, leaving Tony Francis to come into the side. Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell insists there is no need for the Titans to be looking at coaching options, adamant Des Hasler will remain at the club in 2026. Hasler remains the most under-pressure coach in the NRL after the opening 10 rounds, entering Sunday's clash against Canberra with a 3-6 record. Last week's comeback win over Newcastle was particularly timely for the Titans, after it emerged the club could axe Hasler at year's end if they did not make finals. But Mitchell this week launched an impassioned defence of the club's direction, while throwing his support behind the veteran coach. "Des is here through 2026," Mitchell said. "There has been media speculation, as there is and always is with coaches. We have a look at the merry-go-round going on at the NRL at the moment. "We don't talk to players, recruitment, retention, staff or coaches. Des is here through 2026." Asked whether he would have a chat with Kevin Walters around potentially signing the ex-Brisbane coach, Mitchell said: "We have no need". The Titans CEO also insisted he was not feeling any heat in his own role, as the club locked in a new high-performance centre for Emerald Lakes from 2027. Hasler is the Titans' fourth head coach since the start of 2017, with the club having only made the finals once in that time. "We've made an NRLW grand final, we made the finals in 2021," Mitchell, who took over as CEO of the Titans in late 2018, said. "We have a young NRL roster that is developing, we have a wonderful spine of players that is sitting there. "We are looking at the composition of our squad through 2026, 2027 and 2028. "Some fabulous pathways kids who played for their local homes and regions who are becoming elite level NRL players. I think we are on track. "From a performance point of view sometimes you have to go sideways a bit to find your feet and go again. You don't get success overnight." The Titans will get Keiran Foran back for Sunday's clash with the Raiders, named at No.14 but still some chance to start in the halves if AJ Brimson goes to fullback. Foran has not played since the end of last season, with the veteran missing the start of this year with a biceps tear. But Gold Coast have suffered a blow in their outside backs with centre Brian Kelly succumbing to a shoulder issue, leaving Tony Francis to come into the side.
Perth Now
17-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Titans CEO has say on Hasler, shuts down Walters talks
Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell insists there is no need for the Titans to be looking at coaching options, adamant Des Hasler will remain at the club in 2026. Hasler remains the most under-pressure coach in the NRL after the opening 10 rounds, entering Sunday's clash against Canberra with a 3-6 record. Last week's comeback win over Newcastle was particularly timely for the Titans, after it emerged the club could axe Hasler at year's end if they did not make finals. But Mitchell this week launched an impassioned defence of the club's direction, while throwing his support behind the veteran coach. "Des is here through 2026," Mitchell said. "There has been media speculation, as there is and always is with coaches. We have a look at the merry-go-round going on at the NRL at the moment. "We don't talk to players, recruitment, retention, staff or coaches. Des is here through 2026." Asked whether he would have a chat with Kevin Walters around potentially signing the ex-Brisbane coach, Mitchell said: "We have no need". The Titans CEO also insisted he was not feeling any heat in his own role, as the club locked in a new high-performance centre for Emerald Lakes from 2027. Hasler is the Titans' fourth head coach since the start of 2017, with the club having only made the finals once in that time. "We've made an NRLW grand final, we made the finals in 2021," Mitchell, who took over as CEO of the Titans in late 2018, said. "We have a young NRL roster that is developing, we have a wonderful spine of players that is sitting there. "We are looking at the composition of our squad through 2026, 2027 and 2028. "Some fabulous pathways kids who played for their local homes and regions who are becoming elite level NRL players. I think we are on track. "From a performance point of view sometimes you have to go sideways a bit to find your feet and go again. You don't get success overnight." The Titans will get Keiran Foran back for Sunday's clash with the Raiders, named at No.14 but still some chance to start in the halves if AJ Brimson goes to fullback. Foran has not played since the end of last season, with the veteran missing the start of this year with a biceps tear. But Gold Coast have suffered a blow in their outside backs with centre Brian Kelly succumbing to a shoulder issue, leaving Tony Francis to come into the side.
The Advertiser
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Foran returns as rising star explains Hasler's effect
Kieran Foran is back from a biceps tear off the bench for Gold Coast and just has to get through two tough training sessions to play his first NRL game of the season. The 34-year-old's impending return against Canberra away on Sunday has lifted the entire squad as they face external pressure around their own performances and coach Des Hasler. Last week's stunning 24-20 win over Newcastle, after trailing 20-0, was a sign the players are backing their coach. It emerged last week that Hasler had a clause in his three-year deal that allowed the club to part ways with him if the Titans don't make finals in 2025. Rookie fullback Jaylan De Groot, 22, is growing in confidence each week and had a strong performance against the Knights. He was thrust into the role in round four after New Zealand international Keano Kini sustained a long-term neck injury. Foran's return in the No.14 jersey will likely see him play a utility role like he did at the 2022 World Cup and in the 2023 Pacific Championships for the Kiwis, unless Hasler decides to reshuffle the spine and slot him into the halves where he has played for most of his stellar career. The 2011 title winner has training sessions on Wednesday and Friday to get through but he is on track to play. "It's a massive boost having Foz back," De Groot said. "The experience he has is second to none. When he leads you around on the field and talks to you it definitely makes your game easier. "The boys have come together well. We had gone through a tough patch with (five) losses in a row and turned it around with a win. Hopefully we can go back-to-back against a tough Raiders side." De Groot said speculation about Hasler's future had not impacted the playing group as he outlined why the coach had been a great support. "We all love Des as a coach. Our focus is to get the wins and not so much on the media stuff around it. We all back Des," he said. "When I first came in I was nervous but having a coach like Des back you takes those nerves away. "We do video sessions with defensive reads that I can get better at. Having him in my corner definitely helps a lot. "The more games I play the more confidence I have to back my ability to make the right plays." Kieran Foran is back from a biceps tear off the bench for Gold Coast and just has to get through two tough training sessions to play his first NRL game of the season. The 34-year-old's impending return against Canberra away on Sunday has lifted the entire squad as they face external pressure around their own performances and coach Des Hasler. Last week's stunning 24-20 win over Newcastle, after trailing 20-0, was a sign the players are backing their coach. It emerged last week that Hasler had a clause in his three-year deal that allowed the club to part ways with him if the Titans don't make finals in 2025. Rookie fullback Jaylan De Groot, 22, is growing in confidence each week and had a strong performance against the Knights. He was thrust into the role in round four after New Zealand international Keano Kini sustained a long-term neck injury. Foran's return in the No.14 jersey will likely see him play a utility role like he did at the 2022 World Cup and in the 2023 Pacific Championships for the Kiwis, unless Hasler decides to reshuffle the spine and slot him into the halves where he has played for most of his stellar career. The 2011 title winner has training sessions on Wednesday and Friday to get through but he is on track to play. "It's a massive boost having Foz back," De Groot said. "The experience he has is second to none. When he leads you around on the field and talks to you it definitely makes your game easier. "The boys have come together well. We had gone through a tough patch with (five) losses in a row and turned it around with a win. Hopefully we can go back-to-back against a tough Raiders side." De Groot said speculation about Hasler's future had not impacted the playing group as he outlined why the coach had been a great support. "We all love Des as a coach. Our focus is to get the wins and not so much on the media stuff around it. We all back Des," he said. "When I first came in I was nervous but having a coach like Des back you takes those nerves away. "We do video sessions with defensive reads that I can get better at. Having him in my corner definitely helps a lot. "The more games I play the more confidence I have to back my ability to make the right plays." Kieran Foran is back from a biceps tear off the bench for Gold Coast and just has to get through two tough training sessions to play his first NRL game of the season. The 34-year-old's impending return against Canberra away on Sunday has lifted the entire squad as they face external pressure around their own performances and coach Des Hasler. Last week's stunning 24-20 win over Newcastle, after trailing 20-0, was a sign the players are backing their coach. It emerged last week that Hasler had a clause in his three-year deal that allowed the club to part ways with him if the Titans don't make finals in 2025. Rookie fullback Jaylan De Groot, 22, is growing in confidence each week and had a strong performance against the Knights. He was thrust into the role in round four after New Zealand international Keano Kini sustained a long-term neck injury. Foran's return in the No.14 jersey will likely see him play a utility role like he did at the 2022 World Cup and in the 2023 Pacific Championships for the Kiwis, unless Hasler decides to reshuffle the spine and slot him into the halves where he has played for most of his stellar career. The 2011 title winner has training sessions on Wednesday and Friday to get through but he is on track to play. "It's a massive boost having Foz back," De Groot said. "The experience he has is second to none. When he leads you around on the field and talks to you it definitely makes your game easier. "The boys have come together well. We had gone through a tough patch with (five) losses in a row and turned it around with a win. Hopefully we can go back-to-back against a tough Raiders side." De Groot said speculation about Hasler's future had not impacted the playing group as he outlined why the coach had been a great support. "We all love Des as a coach. Our focus is to get the wins and not so much on the media stuff around it. We all back Des," he said. "When I first came in I was nervous but having a coach like Des back you takes those nerves away. "We do video sessions with defensive reads that I can get better at. Having him in my corner definitely helps a lot. "The more games I play the more confidence I have to back my ability to make the right plays."
West Australian
13-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Foran returns as rising star explains Hasler's effect
Kieran Foran is back from a biceps tear off the bench for Gold Coast and just has to get through two tough training sessions to play his first NRL game of the season. The 34-year-old's impending return against Canberra away on Sunday has lifted the entire squad as they face external pressure around their own performances and coach Des Hasler. Last week's stunning 24-20 win over Newcastle, after trailing 20-0, was a sign the players are backing their coach. It emerged last week that Hasler had a clause in his three-year deal that allowed the club to part ways with him if the Titans don't make finals in 2025. Rookie fullback Jaylan De Groot, 22, is growing in confidence each week and had a strong performance against the Knights. He was thrust into the role in round four after New Zealand international Keano Kini sustained a long-term neck injury. Foran's return in the No.14 jersey will likely see him play a utility role like he did at the 2022 World Cup and in the 2023 Pacific Championships for the Kiwis, unless Hasler decides to reshuffle the spine and slot him into the halves where he has played for most of his stellar career. The 2011 title winner has training sessions on Wednesday and Friday to get through but he is on track to play. "It's a massive boost having Foz back," De Groot said. "The experience he has is second to none. When he leads you around on the field and talks to you it definitely makes your game easier. "The boys have come together well. We had gone through a tough patch with (five) losses in a row and turned it around with a win. Hopefully we can go back-to-back against a tough Raiders side." De Groot said speculation about Hasler's future had not impacted the playing group as he outlined why the coach had been a great support. "We all love Des as a coach. Our focus is to get the wins and not so much on the media stuff around it. We all back Des," he said. "When I first came in I was nervous but having a coach like Des back you takes those nerves away. "We do video sessions with defensive reads that I can get better at. Having him in my corner definitely helps a lot. "The more games I play the more confidence I have to back my ability to make the right plays."
Perth Now
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Foran returns as rising star explains Hasler's effect
Kieran Foran is back from a biceps tear off the bench for Gold Coast and just has to get through two tough training sessions to play his first NRL game of the season. The 34-year-old's impending return against Canberra away on Sunday has lifted the entire squad as they face external pressure around their own performances and coach Des Hasler. Last week's stunning 24-20 win over Newcastle, after trailing 20-0, was a sign the players are backing their coach. It emerged last week that Hasler had a clause in his three-year deal that allowed the club to part ways with him if the Titans don't make finals in 2025. Rookie fullback Jaylan De Groot, 22, is growing in confidence each week and had a strong performance against the Knights. He was thrust into the role in round four after New Zealand international Keano Kini sustained a long-term neck injury. Foran's return in the No.14 jersey will likely see him play a utility role like he did at the 2022 World Cup and in the 2023 Pacific Championships for the Kiwis, unless Hasler decides to reshuffle the spine and slot him into the halves where he has played for most of his stellar career. The 2011 title winner has training sessions on Wednesday and Friday to get through but he is on track to play. "It's a massive boost having Foz back," De Groot said. "The experience he has is second to none. When he leads you around on the field and talks to you it definitely makes your game easier. "The boys have come together well. We had gone through a tough patch with (five) losses in a row and turned it around with a win. Hopefully we can go back-to-back against a tough Raiders side." De Groot said speculation about Hasler's future had not impacted the playing group as he outlined why the coach had been a great support. "We all love Des as a coach. Our focus is to get the wins and not so much on the media stuff around it. We all back Des," he said. "When I first came in I was nervous but having a coach like Des back you takes those nerves away. "We do video sessions with defensive reads that I can get better at. Having him in my corner definitely helps a lot. "The more games I play the more confidence I have to back my ability to make the right plays."
