MATCH CENTRE
MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 3

TITANS

V

EELS

TitansGLD WIN BY 12
26
FT
14
Cbus Super Stadium
2017-03-17T09:05:00Z

Preview

The winless Titans take on an undefeated Parramatta side looking to consolidate their spot at the top of the NRL ladder.

Both sides go into the match losing key playmakers, with Jarryd Hayne out for the Titans and Corey Norman missing for the Eels.

The Titans have debutant Tyler Cornish donning the No.1 jersey this week and despite their winless start, they have shown their competitiveness to grind out games so far this season. With their last league win coming against the Eels back in Round 20 last season, they will be hoping they can make it two on the trot against the men in gold.

Needless to say, Corey Norman plays a big part in the Parramatta attack and has been a big reason why the Eels have one of the most potent offences in the league thus far. Michael Jennings and Semi Radradra will no doubt cause headaches for the Gold Coast defence and are a major part of why the Eels have 11 line breaks - second only to Souths.

Gold Coast must start fast to ensure the Eels - who have the highest usage rate of any team in the competition - don't take control of the game. The loss of Norman is big for the Eels and gives the Titans a sniff, however, if the Eels complete their sets at a high rate like they have so far this season, they should come away with the points.

Eels by 10

Team Lists

Team Stats


Titans

Eels

All Runs
MATCH
200
2024 AVG.
200
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
218.5
2024 AVG.
437
2024 TOTAL
All Run Metres
MATCH
1492
2024 AVG.
1492
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
1645.5
2024 AVG.
3291
2024 TOTAL
Line Breaks
MATCH
1
2024 AVG.
1
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
3.5
2024 AVG.
7
2024 TOTAL
Offloads
MATCH
2
2024 AVG.
2
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
15
2024 AVG.
30
2024 TOTAL
Kick Metres
MATCH
516
2024 AVG.
516
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
663
2024 AVG.
1326
2024 TOTAL
Forty Twenty Kicks
MATCH
0
2024 AVG.
0
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
0.5
2024 AVG.
1
2024 TOTAL
Tackles Made
MATCH
378
2024 AVG.
378
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
296
2024 AVG.
592
2024 TOTAL
Missed Tackles
MATCH
23
2024 AVG.
23
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
29
2024 AVG.
58
2024 TOTAL
Penalties
MATCH
3
2024 AVG.
3
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
6
2024 AVG.
12
2024 TOTAL
Errors
MATCH
10
2024 AVG.
10
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
7
2024 AVG.
14
2024 TOTAL

Player Stats



Summary

Gold Coast Titans 26 (Chris McQueen, Tyler Cornish, Kane Elgey, Tyrone Roberts tries; Ashley Taylor 5 goals) def. Parramatta Eels 14 (Clint Gutherson, Jeff Robson tries; Gutherson 3 goals) at Cbus Super Stadium. Half-time: 12-all. Crowd: 11,612.