Lachlan Ilias has scored the first try of the evening, profiting from an impressive Max Feagai grubber back in-field before enforcer Mo Fotuaika also crossed over to take a 10-0 lead.
The play started with a lofted Ilias pass, which found winger Jensen Taumoepeau with a wave of defenders coming across in cover.
Feagai then wrapped around, with his teammate finding him with an offload before the kick resulted in the first points of the evening.
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“That’s deft isn’t it, perfect for Ilias,” Matt Russell said.
Interestingly, Feagai and Ilias are both former Dragons players, with Ilias making the move after an unsuccesful spell under Shane Flanagan.
Fotuaika was the next to find the line, flying onto a Luke Sommerton short ball before bumping his way over the line.
PRE-MATCH WRAP
Josh Hannay has named a host of exciting prospects in his side’s first team for their pre-season challenge clash with the Dolphins.
After being heavily pursued by the Storm, rising PNG star Cooper Bai will line up in the No.13 jersey while potential NRL bolter Sialetili Faeamani will feature on the wing.
Bai, 19, made his first grade debut in Round 27 last year, going on to make his Test debut — and in both games he showed immense talent, sparking a bidding war for his services.
Ultimately, Hannay convinced the young gun to remain on the Gold Coast, signing a two-year contract extension which sees the rising star remain at the Titans until the end of 2028.
Faeamani, meanwhile, joined the club on a development contract after moving from the Titans and emerged as a shock candidate to win a spot in Hannay’s backline.
He bears striking similarities to the style of Penrith superstar Brian To’o, bursting through defensive lines with a short and stocky frame.
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The Dolphins will also unleash a host of their young guns, with Brian Pouniu, Tevita Naufahu and Sebastian Su’a named.
Elsewhere, Selwyn Cobbo will also make his club debut after making a cross-town move from the Broncos.
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