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Dolphins Edge Titans in Thrilling NRL Clash
GOLD COAST – The Dolphins survived a late scare to defeat the Gold Coast Titans 28-24 in a seesawing NRL match on Sunday. Despite missing key players,the Dolphins displayed resilience to hold off a resolute Titans outfit.
the Gold Coast side,languishing near the bottom of the ladder,fought back from an early deficit to level the scores,but ultimately fell short. The Dolphins’ victory keeps their slim finals hopes alive.
Early tries to Tesi Niu and Jamayne Isaako gave the Dolphins a solid start, but defensive lapses allowed the Titans to hit back through brian Kelly and Jaylan De Groot.A late offload from Klese Haas allowed Kieran Foran to level the scores on the stroke of halftime.After the break, tries to Euan Aitken, Kurt Donoghoe, and Kodi Nikorima appeared to have sealed the win for the Dolphins, but the Titans refused to surrender, with AJ Brimson and Jayden Campbell crossing to keep the game close.
Ultimately, the Dolphins held on for a hard-fought victory, leaving Titans coach Des Hasler facing the prospect of a wooden spoon in his final year with the club.
Molo Leads Dolphins’ Forward Pack
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with a depleted forward pack due to injuries to key players such as Daniel Saifiti,Thomas Flegler,Tom Gilbert,and Max Plath,Francis Molo has become a crucial figure for the Dolphins.
Molo led from the front with 127 running metres and 27 tackles, providing the Dolphins with much-needed go-forward. However, he lacked support from his fellow forwards, allowing the Titans to gain the upper hand in the territory battle.
“The Titans’ Kieran Foran levelled the scores just on half-time.”
In contrast,the Titans’ forward pack,led by Tino fa’asuamelaui,Moeaki Fotuaika,and Beau Fermor,began to dominate the middle stages of the match,paving the way for their comeback.
Titans Eye Future Talent
With a bottom-place finish looming, the Titans may use their final game of the season to blood some new talent and assess their options for the future.
Young gun Cooper Bai, son of Melbourne Storm legend Marcus Bai, has impressed in the Queensland Cup, while former Wallabies playmaker Carter Gordon is seen as a potential replacement for the retiring Kieran Foran.
