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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Not done yet: Titans eyeing late run at finals
Gold Coast stars AJ Brimson and Kieran Foran insist the last-placed side can still make a late run and contend for finals with one proviso. The Titans, who play Parramatta away on Sunday night, have also had good news on their two State of Origin representatives Moeaki Fotuaika and Tino Fa'asuamalaeaui. Both middle forwards travelled to Sydney on Saturday to join the team and are set to play the Eels. Fa'asuamaleaui had a sternum complaint he took into Queensland's 26-24 win over NSW in Perth, but is determined to play Parramatta so long as there is no late complication. Brimson was man of the match in last week's 28-8 win over Manly playing at fullback. It was easily the Titans' best win of the year with 11 players unavailable - two to Origin and nine injured. The Titans play North Queensland at home next week and then have the bye. Brimson said it was vital the side string back-to-back wins together, starting with Parramatta, so as to have a crack at a late run to the finals. "We are planning on (the Manly win) not being a one-off. We think this is what we have been capable of for weeks," he said. "You enjoy every win when you are on the bottom. We are trying to put together some wins to finish off the year and see where we can go with it. "After a short turnaround and as outsiders that was a good team performance. "We spoke about taking the shackles off because we enjoy playing footy and that was Titans footy … backing ourselves and playing eyes-up footy. "We are back on track with the way we want to play. We have got Parramatta and we are not getting ahead of ourselves." Veteran Foran also had his best game of the season at No.6 and said the Titans were capable of figuring in September. "I still believe we can," he said. "I've always maintained we've got a great footy side here. "The first part of the season hasn't gone to plan on the back of some disappointing performances. "We've got to reset and go again. It's a block at a time. If we do that, you never know. "We've got to go step by step." In other Titans team news, boom back-rower David Fifita, named as 18th man, won't return this week after ankle surgery but is close to making a comeback. Parramatta are also at the bottom of the ladder and will be without halves Dylan Brown (suspended) and Mitchell Moses (injured). Their places will be taken by debutant Joash Papalii and Dean Hawkins.
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Security fears amplified after axed Queensland Origin star Daly Cherry-Evans is grabbed by a fan after night to forget on the Gold Coast
The NRL is expected to beef up security following a concerning incident involving Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans on the Gold Coast. A supporter - dressed in Sea Eagles gear - managed to make his way onto Cbus Super Stadium post game on Friday night where he grabbed the recently axed Queensland Origin halfback. Cherry-Evans was visibly stunned before security tackled the man and removed him from the venue. It followed a night to forget for the veteran halfback, who was poor against the Titans. Plenty of footy fans anticipated Cherry-Evans would have a point to prove after the Maroons skipper was overlooked for game two in Perth, but he was outplayed by his opposite Jayden Campbell. Former Manly star Kieran Foran turned back the clock with a vintage performance for the hosts - and their coach Des Hasler would have been delighted to get a win against the club who sacked him in 2022. Post game, Cherry-Evans was pressed on reports from Sam Walker's manager the Roosters have gone cold on signing him for 2026 and beyond due to his alarming dip in form. 'I don't sort of understand that stuff,' Cherry-Evans said. 'Sort of stay out of it. All I can do is control my footy at will be speculation.' Sea Eagles coach Anthony Siebold conceded his team were off the pace. 'We missed far too many tackles which is an attitude thing,' he said. 'We started well in the first 10 minutes and after that we were outplayed and couldn't get back into the contest. 'It comes back to attitude and being consistent individually and collectively.' Compounding the poor performance was backrower Haumole Olakau'atu suffering a dislocated shoulder when attempting to score a second half try. He is tipped to face a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Questions also need to asked about the fitness of fullback Tom Trbojevic, who was well below his best on the Glitter Strip. Rumours continue to swirl 'Turbo' is battling another serious hamstring injury, but the club have been coy about his fitness.
News.com.au
13-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Big calls made on return of NRL stars Ezra Mam and Kieran Foran
Ezra Mam is officially back in the NRL, named to make his Broncos return in Sunday's clash with the Dragons at Suncorp Stadium. Mam, who was handed a breach notice in December last year after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of illicit drugs without a licence following a car crash that injured three people in October, completed his nine-match NRL ban last week. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE in 4K with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. The 22-year-old made his rugby league return in the Queensland Cup on Sunday and Brisbane coach Michael Maguire saw enough to bring him back into the senior side. Mam has been named at five-eighth, replacing the injured Ben Hunt, and will partner Adam Reynolds in the halves against St George Illawarra. It could be a timely return for a Broncos side that has lost four of its past five matches. Titans veteran Kieran Foran will also be back on the field this weekend after a long lay-off, named on the bench for their clash with the Raiders on Sunday. Foran, 34, hasn't played this season after injuring his bicep during the Pre-Season Challenge. Mam's return has been somewhat of a debacle for the Broncos after he was sensationally booed by spectators at Magic Round when his face was shown on the big screen inside the stadium. The 2023 Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year was available for selection last week after serving a nine-match suspension. He was fined $850 and disqualified from driving for a period of nine months by the Brisbane Magistrates Court after his high-profile accident. No conviction was recorded. Mam in December accepted the nine-week suspension and $120,000 in fines issued by the club and the league. The news comes after Justin Hodges gave his view on Mam's form and fitness. The Queensland State of Origin great watched on in his assistant coach role with Souths Logan as Mam inspired the team to a 66-10 flogging of Western Clydesdale. 'He was outstanding. That just shows the type of player that he is,' Hodges told Code Sports. 'He is too good to be playing here but obviously it is a privilege to have him. He is a first grade player. I'm pretty sure he will be back up there next week. 'Once Ezra gets back things should change (for the Broncos who have won just five from 10). 'You have a look at the success they had in 2023, everything came off the back of Ezra and Adam Reynolds steering things around. 'Look at all those little neat and tidy things he did like popping up with off-loads, kick chases, and scoring tries off kicks. You need that guy … once Ezra gets back he will give them that confidence.''
