Incoming Titans coach Josh Hannay has explained his decision to release David Fifita and $2m worth of talent, hoping to fix an \u201carea of need\u201d.<\/p>\n
While Gold Coast players will officially begin pre-season training next week, Hannay and his staff have been hard at work reshaping a roster he believed need a \u201cchange\u201d.<\/p>\n
Superstar back rower David Fifita\u2019s move to the Rabbitohs was confirmed on Wednesday, and letting go a player of his quality shapes as a mammoth decision.<\/p>\n
Watch every game of the 2025 Pacific Championships LIVE on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1<\/a>.<\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Reagan Campbell-Gillard (London), Carter Gordon (Wallabies) and Alofiana Khan-Pereira (Warriors) were all released.<\/p>\n Speaking to Code Sports<\/a>, Hannay explained that depth was the biggest problem in a Titans roster bent out of shape.<\/p>\n \u201cI felt like from the outside looking in when I first got the role that there was certainly some change that needed to be undertaken to the roster,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen people look at the Gold Coast Titans roster, they always talk about the big names and the pointy end of our roster.<\/p>\n Reynolds undecided on playing future | 01:06<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s such quality at the top end of our roster, but I looked at the depth of the roster and felt that was a real area of need. We needed to not raise our ceiling but raise our floor.<\/p>\n \u201cI sit here today really satisfied with where the roster currently sits in terms of creating a deeper squad.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s more competition for positions, some key positions and that\u2019s only going to help create a more competitive environment and football side.\u201d<\/p>\n Hannay, alongside recruitment manager Anthony Laffranchi, have already signed Dragons halfback Lachlan Ilias and Panthers hooker Luke Sommerton.<\/p>\n That duo will take up only a small portion of the $2 million of salary cap space freed up, meaning the Gold Coast can continue their recruitment surge.<\/p>\n Kangaroos name team for 2nd test | 00:22<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n 10 PLAYERS SET FOR BIG PAY RISES: Boom half\u2019s huge call; Dogs\u2019 bargain star<\/a><\/p>\n NO FAULT STAND DOWN: Munro stood down by NRL over assault, stalking charges<\/a><\/p>\n