Titans to field homegrown squad against Wests Tigers
The Titans will experience a special milestone on Sunday against the Wests Tigers with all 13 members of the starting line-up one-club players.
Adding to that, 10 of those in the run-on side are graduates of the club's pathways program and with Jett Liu to play in his maiden NRL game, 16 of the 1-17 will have debuted for the Gold Coast.
New recruit Kurtis Morrin - one of the club's best this season - is the only player to have played NRL elsewhere.
"We're really proud of that stat," Titans coach Josh Hannay said.
"It points to the clear direction of where we are and where we're heading as a club.
"We want a team that not only plays on the Gold Coast but plays for the Gold Coast.
"When you have such a large number of guys make their debut for a club and come through together at the same pace and at the same time, you stand a chance of developing something special and creating something special.
"Last weekend and the performance and victory against Brisbane crystallised it... this team is going to be special, and I don't think it's going to be in the too distant future."
Hannay has made no changes to his game day squad with Michael Molo remaining as the reserve for their trip to Tiger town.
Kick-off is at 4.05pm on Sunday at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream BulaFullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Sunia TuruvaWinger for Titans is number 2 Jensen Taumoepeau
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Taylan MayCentre for Titans is number 3 Jaylan De Groot
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Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'aCentre for Titans is number 4 AJ Brimson
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Winger for Wests Tigers is number 17 Patrick HerbertWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Jayden Campbell
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Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jock MaddenHalfback for Titans is number 7 Zane Harrison
Forwards
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell MayProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Latu FainuHooker for Titans is number 9 Oliver Pascoe
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Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua PoleProp for Titans is number 10 Klese Haas
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Tony Sukkar2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Arama Hau
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2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Sione FainuLock for Titans is number 13 Cooper Bai
Interchange
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tristan HopeInterchange for Titans is number 14 Kurtis Morrin
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex SeyfarthInterchange for Titans is number 15 Josh Patston
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Bunty AfoaInterchange for Titans is number 16 Jett Liu
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 18 Mavrik GeyerInterchange for Titans is number 17 Adam Christensen
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 19 Charlie MurrayInterchange for Titans is number 18 Luke Sommerton
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Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 20 Luke LauliliiInterchange for Titans is number 19 Max Feagai
Reserves
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Reserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Josese LanyonReserve for Titans is number 22 Michael Molo
Wests Tigers Ins
- Josese Lanyon
- Luke Laulilii
- Patrick Herbert
- Sione Fainu
- Taylan May
- Tony Sukkar
Titans Ins
- Adam Christensen
- Jett Liu
- Max Feagai
- Michael Molo
Wests Tigers Outs
- Apisai Koroisau
- Faaletino Tavana
- Heamasi Makasini
- Jeral Skelton
- Royce Hunt
Titans Ins
- Chris Randall
- Jojo Fifita
- Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
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