Fifita unstoppable as Titans thump Knights in Ponga s return
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David Fifita’s first NRL career hat-trick ignited Gold Coast’s thumping 42-16 victory over Newcastle at Cbus Super Stadium as the Titans turned on the razzle-dazzle to stamp themselves as the new entertainers of the NRL.
Fifita added yet more brilliance and brute force to his growing NRL highlights reel with a dominant performance to score three tries, while Corey Thompson and Patrick Herbert bagged doubles, and lock Tyrone Peachey was back to his breathtaking best in the eight tries to three win in front of 12,492 fans.
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Titans coach Justin Holbrook wants his team to become the entertainers of the NRL with David Fifita the main beneficiary of the Gold Coast’s licence to thrill with the first hat-trick of his career.
Fifita added yet more brilliance and brute force to his growing NRL highlights reel with a dominant performance to score three tries in the 42-16 mauling of Newcastle, while Corey Thompson and Patrick Herbert bagged doubles and lock Tyrone Peachey was back to his breathtaking best in the eight-tries-to-three win in front of 12,492 fans.
It was a Titans performance that had it all.
Strong defence, stunning offloads, quick hands and a length of the field try from the kick-off in the second half. Jarrod Wallace and AJ Brimson combined with some fancy play for Herbert to complete the try of the year contender.
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