Phil Gould says the Titans have a roster that is capable of challenging for the finals, which is why the rugby league expert is "perplexed" by their ongoing issues. Gold Coast finished in the bottom-four in their first campaign under coach Des Hasler, but many believe they can surge back up the ladder in 2025. However, things got off to an incredibly rocky start against an under-strength Broncos outfit in the trials, conceding 50 points despite fielding a host of stars. "Crikey, there will be some sore heads up there," Gould said on Wide World of Sports' Six Tackles With Gus this week. "[It was] disappointing but trials are trials, that can improve very quickly and in the space of seven days, they could put that behind them. "But that wasn't good on the weekend, it wasn't a good sign at all - but again, it's only a trial game. They need to perform better than that and I'm sure they will this week." Defence has long been as issue for the Titans, who have some of the most brilliant attacking players in the NRL, but have failed to find consistency week-to-week. Gould pointed out the glaring issues not only with their attitude, but also in their roster. Hasler has a litany of options in the spine, but it doesn't appear as though Gold Coast have settled on who will wear the most important jerseys come the season proper. "They have got a talented roster," he said. "I honestly keep looking at the Titans and I'm perplexed sometimes at why they aren't doing better. Last year they finished in 14th position and conceded 656 points. "They are honestly better than that, they need to improve that part of their game and their mentality and you would expect a Des Hasler coached side to do that.
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