The Gold Coast Titans are reportedly considering a shock backflip that could mean veteran coach Des Hasler remaining at the helm of the NRL club.<\/p>\n
The Titans are fighting it out to avoid the wooden spoon in Hasler\u2019s second season in charge, and reports had been rife the club would move on from the 64-year-old who may retire from coaching.<\/p>\n
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