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Match Complete
Knights
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| 68 |  | K. Ponga | ||
| J. Fogarty |  | 63 | ||
| P. Herbert | | 62 | ||
| J. Fogarty | | 61 | ||
| C. Thompson | | 60 | ||
| D. Fifita | | 51 | ||
| 37 | | K. Ponga | ||
| 36 | | S. To'a | ||
| D. Fifita | | 31 | ||
| C. Thompson | | 26 | ||
| J. Fogarty | | 22 | ||
| D. Fifita | | 21 | ||
| 13 | | K. Ponga | ||
| 12 | | C. Randall | ||
| J. Fogarty | | 9 | ||
| P. Herbert | | 7 | ||
| J. Fogarty | | 2 | ||
| K. Proctor | | 1 |
| 8 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 5 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Round 5 continues this afternoon when the Gold Coast Titans host the Newcastle Knights at Cbus Super Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3pm (AEST).
In a competition where it seems the top spots and bottom spots are already sorted out, the competition in the middle for the final spots in the eight are intense. This is one such match where the two competition points could prove the difference at the end of the season.
After back-to-back wins against the other Queensland teams, the Titans came back to earth last week, losing 20-4 to an impressive Canberra side.
Jamal Fogarty left the field early with a quad injury and his absence hurt the Titans when the match was on the line. The Titans did have chances in the second half but their attacking sets left much to be desired.
Fogarty is expected to recover in time to play while Brian Kelly has returned from a broken hand at centre. Phillip Sami will push to the wing to cover for injured Anthony Don. Ash Taylor has been named in the reserves and may be a late call up.
The Knights’ strong start to the season has been undermined by back-to-back losses as Newcastle’s injury toll continues to mount.
In the matchup against the Dragons, Mitchell Pearce, Tex Hoy and Kurt Mann all failed to finish, while David Klemmer finished the match virtually on one leg. Coach Adam O’Brien will be hoping for just a couple of weeks with no further injuries.
In good news for the Knights, Kalyn Ponga has been named at fullback but unfortunately is no certainty to start. Blake Green will start at halfback in place of the injured Pearce and Connor Watson replaces Mann at five-eighth. Chris Randall, Pasami Saulo and Brodie Jones are the new names on the bench.
Prediction
The Knights’ recent record on the Gold Coast is ordinary and it’s hard to see that changing this afternoon.
The depleted Knights will be brave but I expect the Titans to have too much class.
Gold Coast Titans by 12.
Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3pm (AEST).
Kick-off: 3pm (AEST)
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
TV: Fox League
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Odds: Titans $1.33, Knights $3.30 (odds via PlayUp)
Titans
1. AJ Brimson, 2. Phillip Sami, 3. Brian Kelly, 4. Patrick Herbert, 5. Corey Thompson, 6. Tanah Boyd, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Jarrod Wallace, 9. Mitch Rein, 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, 11. Kevin Proctor, 12. David Fifita, 13. Tyrone Peachey
Bench/Reserves: 14. Moeaki Fotuaika, 15. Sam Lisone, 16. Jaimin Jolliffe, 17. Erin Clark, 18. Beau Fermor, 19. Herman Ese’ese, 20. Sam McIntyre, 21. Ashley Taylor
Knights
1. Kalyn Ponga, 2. Starford To’a, 3. Enari Tuala, 4. Gehamat Shibasaki, 5. Hymel Hunt, 6. Connor Watson, 7. Blake Green, 8. David Klemmer, 9. Jayden Brailey, 10. Daniel Saifiti, 11. Tyson Frizell, 12. Mitchell Barnett, 13. Sauaso Sue
Bench/Reserves: 14. Chris Randall, 15. Pasami Saulo, 16. Josh King, 17. Brodie Jones, 18. Jack Johns, 19. Brayden Musgrove, 20. Simi Sasagi, 21. Garrett Smith
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