AUDITIONS begin today for the vacant Titans No. 7 jersey but there could be a surprise bolter, with the Gold Coast ramping up their bid to snare Tigers youngster Jacob Miller.
Titans coach John Cartwright will today get his first look at how his 2013 squad is shaping up and who the leading candidates will be to replace former skipper and halfback Scott Prince.
Prince was released by the club last week to sign a two-year deal with the Brisbane Broncos, leaving the Gold Coast without a standout halfback.
Jordan Rankin, Beau Henry and new signing Albert Kelly will get the chance to stake their claims for the No.7 jersey, while five-eighth Aidan Sezer is also another option to shift into Prince's empty shoes.
But Mullumbimby product Miller is shaping as another candidate.
The Titans have room to move in the salary cap after releasing Prince, Dominique Peyroux (New Zealand) and Brenton Lawrence (Manly) last week.
They don't have enough cash to convince Trent Hodkinson to leave the Bulldogs but they are assessing their options with Panthers youngster Harry Siejka also on their radar.
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Brad Murray, the young Eels playmaker embroiled in the Ryan Tandy betting scandal, has also been floated to the Titans.
Murray spent time with Tweed Heads last pre-season before heading back to Sydney.
The halfback conundrum is going to dominate preseason headlines but fullback William Zillman yesterday backed Sezer to make the transition if needed.
"I've got all the confidence in Aidan," Zillman said.
"He's quite a threat because he's got a good kicking game, running game and is also very skilful.
"After having basically all of last year in the halves, he would have picked up a lot of things from Princey and how the team works.
"I'm sure he would slot in there no problems at all."
Prince will be unveiled in Broncos colours today, with the Titans also searching for a new skipper. Zillman, who has been touted as a future captain of the club, said he was shocked to see Prince leave.
"It was a big shock to me," he said. "It's a loss for the club but it's one of those things we need to move on from and look towards next year. I'm sure the boys will do that.
"Any player would love to captain their club. It'd be one of the highest honours you can achieve. I'm just happy that my name is in the mix. Whatever happens, happens."
Missing from the early parts of the preseason will be Australian representatives Nate Myles and Greg Bird, while Ashley Harrison (groin), Luke O'Dwyer (ankle) and Luke Bailey (achilles) are recovering from surgery.
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Titans coach John Cartwright will today get his first look at how his 2013 squad is shaping up and who the leading candidates will be to replace former skipper and halfback Scott Prince.
Prince was released by the club last week to sign a two-year deal with the Brisbane Broncos, leaving the Gold Coast without a standout halfback.
Jordan Rankin, Beau Henry and new signing Albert Kelly will get the chance to stake their claims for the No.7 jersey, while five-eighth Aidan Sezer is also another option to shift into Prince's empty shoes.
But Mullumbimby product Miller is shaping as another candidate.
The Titans have room to move in the salary cap after releasing Prince, Dominique Peyroux (New Zealand) and Brenton Lawrence (Manly) last week.
They don't have enough cash to convince Trent Hodkinson to leave the Bulldogs but they are assessing their options with Panthers youngster Harry Siejka also on their radar.
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Brad Murray, the young Eels playmaker embroiled in the Ryan Tandy betting scandal, has also been floated to the Titans.
Murray spent time with Tweed Heads last pre-season before heading back to Sydney.
The halfback conundrum is going to dominate preseason headlines but fullback William Zillman yesterday backed Sezer to make the transition if needed.
"I've got all the confidence in Aidan," Zillman said.
"He's quite a threat because he's got a good kicking game, running game and is also very skilful.
"After having basically all of last year in the halves, he would have picked up a lot of things from Princey and how the team works.
"I'm sure he would slot in there no problems at all."
Prince will be unveiled in Broncos colours today, with the Titans also searching for a new skipper. Zillman, who has been touted as a future captain of the club, said he was shocked to see Prince leave.
"It was a big shock to me," he said. "It's a loss for the club but it's one of those things we need to move on from and look towards next year. I'm sure the boys will do that.
"Any player would love to captain their club. It'd be one of the highest honours you can achieve. I'm just happy that my name is in the mix. Whatever happens, happens."
Missing from the early parts of the preseason will be Australian representatives Nate Myles and Greg Bird, while Ashley Harrison (groin), Luke O'Dwyer (ankle) and Luke Bailey (achilles) are recovering from surgery.
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