After a brief look at the ladder, 4th against 11th, this week’s clash between the Gold Coast Titans and Canberra Raiders should be a no brainer. The ladder is so close that in a fortnight’s time, each team could be even on points.
If we look into the short history of the NRL’s most recent addition, the Titans have not had a good run in the capital. Let’s just take a look at the three visits the Titans have made to Bruce:
2007- Canberra 56-10
2008- Canberra 46-4
2009- Canberra 34-28
However, you could say the Gold Coast squad are getting better, with the margin getting smaller each time. These statistics must be worrying for John Cartwright. It seems that the Titans are one team that just cannot handle the cold.
The Raiders should be well rested after two byes in quick succession, with their last hit out a win against the ladder leading Dragons. Both sides had depleted stocks, but the Dragons seemed completely incapable of getting a game over the green machine.
Scott Prince is sure to be the key for the Titans success.
His attack kept the Titans in their match against the Roosters, although they eventually lost. William Zillman was the next big thing in Canberra a couple of years back. In his time at the Gold Coast, he hasn’t made a huge impact. Coming back to Canberra may see him try and prove his worth to the Titans, who have stuck by him.
The game is likely to be decided in the backline, with danger men at both ends of the field. Watch out for the likes of Mead and Gordon on either flank up against players Dugan and Monaghan in green.
The Raiders have had limited opportunities at home this year: as we enter round thirteen, it’s only the fifth game at Bruce.
There have been some notable fades in the second half this year. David Furner looks to have picked a squad that will last the full 80 minutes. A win here will put the Raiders in good spirits to take on the Cowboys without their Origin stars.
Neither team has won an away game yet. I don’t expect this to change in this round.
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