Home Ground: CBUS Super Stadium

Coach: Des Hasler

TAB odds: Premiers: $51

Des Hasler's initial season coaching on the Gold Coast did not meet his expectations, watching several games slip from their grasp. Prior to the campaign launch, Hasler confidently asserted that the club was entering its premiership window; however, initial results contradicted this claim, with six consecutive losses establishing a negative mindset. The initial season may be attributed to the challenges of transitioning under new leadership; however, significant performance improvements are expected from the experienced coach in the 2025 season - but do they have the squad to be highly competitive?

This season Des Hasler faces a big juggling act in the backline as he attempts to fit KEANO KINI, AJ BRIMSON and JAYDEN CAMPBELL into the team. Elsewhere, the signing of REAGAN CAMPBELL-GILLARD and the return of TINO FA'ASUAMALEAUI in the middle will add plenty of punch. The TITANS have a wealth of options available to them at fullback with Keano Kini showcasing his incredibly high ceiling towards the end of the 2024 campaign in the absence of AJ Brimson. 

The club has improved up front with Reagan Campbell-Gillard potentially forming an imposing partnership alongside the returning skipper TINO, who missed almost the entire season in 2024 due to an ACL rupture. More has to be demanded of DAVID FIFITA, who had a relatively quiet season by his own standards. A guy with this much strength and power should be their go to man if they know how to use him effectively near the line, and they failed to last season. While forward stocks appear strengthened, success hinges significantly on the expertise of KIEREN FORAN and his halves partner CAMPBELL. To create opportunities for this quick backline, a strong attacking approach and a willingness to pass to the outside players will be necessary. Sit back and they will get run over by more powerful sides willing to outmuscle them over 80mins.

First five: Rabbitohs (H), Knights (A), Tigers (H), Broncos (H), Titans (A)

Last year's finish: 10th

Predicted 2025 finish: 8th

PREDICTED STARTING SIDE

1. KEANO KINI

2. ALOFI KHAN-PEREIRA

3. AJ BRIMSON

4. BRIAN KELLY

5. PHILLIP SAMI

6. JAYDEN CAMPBELL

7. KIERAN FORAN

8. REAGAN CAMPBELL-GILLARD

9. SAM VERRILLS

10. MOEAKI FOTUAIKA

11. DAVID FIFITA

12. BEAUTIFUL FERMOR

13. TINO FA'ASUAMALEAUI

14. CHRIS RANDALL

15. KLESE HAAS

16. JAIMIN JOLLIFFE

17. ISZAC FA'ASUAMALEAUI

PRE SEASON: Sun 16 Feb

Broncos v Titans at Clive Berghofer Stadium, Toowoomba 3:30pm

Sat 22 Feb

Dolphins v Titans at Kayo Stadium 7:30pm