Titans v Dragons: Campbell returns; Sloan recalled for Red V
Both sides are licking their wounds after thumping losses in round nine and will be looking to turn things around on a big stage at Suncorp Stadium.
The Dragons traditionally have strong support in Brisbane and they'll be hoping a large Red V contingent can help them return to the form that carried them to three wins on the trot before Sunday's loss to the Storm.
The Titans were in the hunt early in the second half when they trailed 24-16 but four tries in 15 minutes to the James Tedesco-inspired Roosters consigned them to a fifth loss on the trot.
In 2021 it was the Titans who proved far too strong for the Dragons in a 32-10 win in round 19 with halfback Toby Sexton making a fine debut in the NRL and David Fifita running for 160 metres and busting 13 tackles.
Sportsbet Betting preview: Titans v Dragons
The Rundown
Team news
Titans: Jayden Campbell has been named to return at fullback for his first NRL game since round three. AJ Brimson shifts to five-eighth and Will Smith is out. Phil Sami returns from a knee injury on one wing, with Corey Thompson replacing Jamayne Isaako on the other when the squad was finalised 60 minutes before kick-off. Esan Marsters returns in the centres and Patrick Herbert drops out.
Kevin Proctor is out, Isaac Liu goes from prop to second row and Jarrod Wallace is the new face in the front row. Jaimin Jolliffe was named as 18th man as he works his way back from a calf injury.
Dragons: Teen fullback Tyrell Sloan returns to the side after six weeks in the NSW Cup, with Moses Mbye to take over the dummy half duties. Queensland hooker Andrew McCullough (thumb) was ruled out on Friday, and Jayden Sullivan named to start at hooker but the rookie playmaker has shifted back to bench in a reshuffle before kick-off. Blake Lawrie will start at prop, with Jack de Belin moving to lock and Tariq Sims to the interchange, along with Jack Gosiewski, Aaron Woods and Sullivan.
Match: Titans v Dragons
Round 10 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden CampbellFullback for Dragons is number 21 Tyrell Sloan
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
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Centre for Titans is number 2 Phillip SamiCentre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Esan MarstersCentre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax
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Winger for Titans is number 19 Corey ThompsonWinger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ BrimsonFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Toby SextonHalfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki FotuaikaProp for Dragons is number 8 Francis Molo
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Erin ClarkHooker for Dragons is number 1 Moses Mbye
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Jarrod WallaceProp for Dragons is number 15 Blake Lawrie
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Isaac Liu2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jack Bird
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Josh McGuire
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Tino Fa'asuamaleauiLock for Dragons is number 10 Jack De Belin
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tanah BoydInterchange for Dragons is number 13 Tariq Sims
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Sam LisoneInterchange for Dragons is number 14 Jayden Sullivan
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Herman Ese'eseInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Aaron Woods
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Sam McIntyreInterchange for Dragons is number 20 Jack Gosiewski
Reserves
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Replacement for Titans is number 21 Jaimin JolliffeReplacement for Dragons is number 19 Cody Ramsey
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Nick Morel
- Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall
Last updated:
Stat attack
The Titans' goalkicking woes have been laid bare during their five-game losing streak. Justin Holbrook's men have managed 13 tries across those five games, inlcuding four against the Eels and four against Manly, but only five of the 13 were converted. Halfback Toby Sexton's success rate this season is just 55 per cent, well short of where the Titans need it to be if they are to mount a serious challenge for the top eight.
Match: Titans v Dragons
Round 10 -
home Team
Titans
13th Position
away Team
Dragons
12th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
