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Gold Coast Titans vs Canterbury Bulldogs: NRL live scores, blog

18th May, 2019
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Titans

16

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Bulldogs

22

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18th May, 2019
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Titans

16

Match Complete

Bulldogs

22

69J. Cogger
61N. Meaney
60J. Okunbor
33N. Meaney
31J. Okunbor
26N. Meaney
25M. Montoya
A. Taylor17
A. Taylor11
D. Copley10
A. Taylor7
A. Taylor4
D. Copley3

2
Tries
4
2
Conversions
3
2
Penalty Goals
0
0
Field Goals
0

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Round 10 will see the 16th-placed Canterbury Bulldogs travel to the Gold Coast to play the 14th-placed Titans in a clash that has been dubbed by some experts as the “Battle for the Wooden Spoon”. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog, starting from 3pm AEST.

Despite the lowly position of both teams, this should be a very interesting contest. The poor defence of both sides means there should be plenty of points on offer.

The Titans in particular have points in them – their issues this year have been defense-related – with exciting players in the side like AJ Brimson, Ash Taylor, Bryce Cartwright and Tyrone Peachey.

The Bulldogs have shown plenty of fight at times this year. What they’ve lacked is the class and experience in key positions to get them home in tight games.

They have a very inexperienced spine, with Nick Meaney, Jack Cogger and Jeremy Marshall-King all having played less than 50 NRL games.

The key for the Bulldogs is Kieran Foran. This is his second week back from an ankle injury. He’ll be much better off for the run last week, and will be looking to stamp his authority on the game.

There is plenty riding on the forward battle in this game, with potential Origin players in both packs. Jarrod Wallace and Jai Arrow are near-certainties for QLD, as is Dylan Napa.

All three will want to impress coach Kevin Walters with a big performance.

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It’s also a big game for Josh Jackson, who can catapult himself into Blues’ calculations with a stand-out performance.

Jackson is a proven performer at Origin level, and as the 2017 NSW Player of the Series he was unlucky to miss out last season. With bench spots up for grabs NSW coach Brad Fittler will be watching Jackson closely.

Prediction
With both sides so low on the table this really is a bit of a “toss of the coin” game. It really is difficult to back either team given what they’ve dished up at times this season.

I think the Bulldogs will get up in a tight one. The Titans are definitely the more talented team, but I think this will be a scrappy contest, which suits the Bulldogs more than the Titans.

I’ve been really impressed with Ofahiki Ogden for the Bulldogs off the bench. I was also impressed with the veteran Suauso Sue in his return to first grade last week.

I expect them both to provide plenty of impact off the bench, and swing the momentum of the game in the Bulldogs’ favour when they come on the field.

Bulldogs by 8.

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Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 3pm AEST.

Where: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
When: 3pm
Streaming: NRL Digital Pass, Kayo Sports
TV: Fox League

Titans
1. Alexander Brimson 2. Anthony Don 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Brian Kelly 5. Dale Copley 6. Tyrone Roberts 7. Ash Taylor 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Mitch Rein 10. Moeaki Fotuaika 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Jai Arrow 14. Jesse Arthars 18. Jai Whitbread 16. Jack Stockwell 17. Max King 19. Will Matthews 20. Ryley Jacks 21. Brenko Lee

Bulldogs
1. Nick Meaney 2. Jayden Okunbor 3. Marcelo Montoya 4. Will Hopoate 5. Reimis Smith 6. Kieran Foran 7. Jack Cogger 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Dylan Napa 11. Josh Jackson 12. Corey Harawira-Naera 13. Danny Fualalo 14. Rhyse Martin 15. Ofahiki Ogden 16. Chris Smith 17. Sauaso Sue 19. Fa’amanu Brown 20. Lachlan Lewis 21. Kerrod Holland 22. Renouf To’omaga

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