Suncorp Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 11 NRL game between Gold Coast Titans and Newcastle Knights. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with Newcastle Knights heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast Titans vs. Newcastle Knights game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 18, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Gold Coast Titans vs Newcastle Knights Odds
Gold Coast Titans vs Newcastle Knights Preview
Gold Coast has turned a massive corner in recent weeks, while Newcastle has won three on the trot since losing their best player and captain to injury.
After starting the season 0-6, the Titans have upset the Warriors and Cowboys either side of a two-point loss to the Storm.
But Des Hasler is counting the injury toll from the 20-18 defeat of the Cowboys with Kieran Foran, AJ Brimson, Harley Smith-Shields and Phil Sami all sidelined.
Chris Randall and Sam Verrills form a novel halves pairing for the Titans, while Alofiana Khan-Pereira and Aaron Schoupp come into the backline.
Erin Clark shifts to hooker, and Keenan Palasia and Joe Stimson come onto the bench.
The Ponga-less Knights have put away the Dolphins, Warriors and Tigers in three consecutive low-scorers to improve to 5-5.
NSW hopeful Bradman Best and fullback fill-in David Armstrong were outstanding again in a scrappy 20-14 victory over the Tigers in Tamworth.
Jack Cogger comes in for Tyson Gamble (foot) this week, while Jacob Saifiti returns from injury for suspended twin Daniel.
The Knights have won three of their last four against the Titans, including a 46-26 result at home in the teams only 2023 clash.
With last weeks line-up, the Titans would be every chance. But Foran and Brimson have been the fulcrum of their turnaround, and a comparatively settled Knights line-up should graft out a fourth straight W.
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Gold Coast Titans vs Newcastle Knights Tip
We're tipping Newcastle Knights to win at $1.50 odds.
Gold Coast Titans vs Newcastle Knights Teams
Titans team: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Chris Randall 7. Sam Verrills 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Erin Clark 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas 14. Keenan Palasia 15. Isaac Liu 16. Josiah Pahulu 17. Joe Stimson 18. Thomas Weaver 19. Tony Francis 20. Jacob Alick-wiencke 21. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 22. Jaylan De Groot
Knights team: 1. David Armstrong 2. Enari Tuala 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Jack Cogger 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Dylan Lucas 13. Adam Elliott 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Kai Pearce-Paul 16. Brodie Jones 17. Jack Hetherington 18. Mathew Croker 19. Jed Cartwright 20. Krystian Mapapalangi 21. Thomas Cant 22. Fletcher Sharpe
