England May Be Taylors Only Option

Rival NRL clubs are shying away from Ash Taylor and it now appears the Titans' million-dollar man may have to go to England to save his career. Taylor has been a bitter disappointment at the club over the last couple of seasons after signing for massive money from the Broncos three years ago. Despite the fact that several clubs are desperate for a class No.7, Taylor has shown little to attract any offers. He is off-contract at the Titans, who have extended Jamal Fogarty and promising youngster Toby Sexton in recent times. While Sexton is untested at the top level, he appears the man destined to wear the No.7 jumper on the Goldy next season - at a significantly cheaper price than Taylor, who has had issues on and off the field. Taylor has talent on his day, and at 26, still has time to rebuild his form and confidence in England for a couple of seasons before a possible return to the NRL.

Titans star Ash Taylor to miss 3-4 weeks after breaking hand

Gold Coast Titans halfback Ash Taylor is expected to miss the next 3-4 weeks after fracturing his hand against the Broncos in round two. Taylor was a notable omission when the Titans' team list was announced on Tuesday, with Tanah Boyd named to step up in his absence. Following the Titans' 28-16 win over the Broncos last Friday, Taylor reported soreness in his hand and wrist. The halfback underwent wrist surgery during the off-season. It's a significant blow for Justin Holbrook's men who seem on the cusp of a long-awaited finals appearance in 2021. With their star halfback missing for potentially up to a month, it could be the thing that stops them from playing football in September. Gold Coast next face the Cowboys this Sunday, before matches against the Raiders, Knights and Manly in the following weeks. Taylor's omission will also put a pause on the crucial combinations that will need to form between himself and star strike-signings David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.