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The Titans endured a horror start after putting the kick-off out on the full but they’ve bounced back to lead 24-10 at halftime.
Newcastle crossed after just two minutes as the visitors made the most of their penalty on halfway after Jayden Campbell booted the kick-off dead.
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Anthony Milford put a bomb up for Edrick Lee who towered above his opposite number Corey Thompson to score in the corner.
But the Titans hit back with quick-fire tries to Greg Marzhew and David Fifita to lead by the 13th minute.
These teams have two of the worst defensive records in the NRL and the fourth try arrived in the 25th minute when Daniel Saifiti crashed over from close range.
Beau Fermor then retook the lead for the Titans on the half-hour mark after charging into a hole and accelerating into the corner to score.
Marzhew bagged his double just minutes later before teenage halfback Tanah Boyd made it five tries for the Gold Coast in the 35th minute.
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MATCH PREVIEW
The Gold Coast Titans host the Newcastle Knights in a clash at Cbus Super Stadium.
Titans winger Phillip Sami has been ruled out due to concussion protocols, with Corey Thompson taking his place.
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Patrick Herbert is out with a knee injury, with Brian Kelly returning from his own knee complaint in a timely boost.
The Knights are boosted by the return of Tyson Frizell from a rib injury and Daniel Saifiti from Covid protocols, with Mat Croker and Daniel Saifiti switching to the bench.
The Titans need to win to put some breathing space between them and the wooden spoon, while the Knights can also avoid the spoon with a win.
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