Final instalment in three-part Q&A with Titans stars Brian Kelly, Bryce Cartwright and Jai Whitbread
In the last of a three-part series, the Bulletin chats with three Gold Coast Titans stars about the habits of their teammates, the players who inspired their journeys and the rivals they dread facing.
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IN the last of a three-part series, the Bulletin chats with three Gold Coast Titans stars about the habits of their teammates, the players who inspired their journeys and the rivals they dread facing.
BRYCE CARTWRIGHT
Backyard hero
I’d probably say Sonny-Bill Williams. I used to love watching him growing up.
The opponent you dread facing
Reagan Campbell-Gillard down at Penrith. We grew up together and he’s a guy I dread playing the most because I know he will rough me up on the ground. We always give it to each other in the week leading into games.
A few words to describe these teammates
Sam Stone – genuine
Phillip Sami – stupid
Tyrone Peachey – complex
Ryan James – arrogant
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JAI WHITBREAD
Backyard hero
I used to follow the Panthers when I was young so I used to try and imitate a few of those blokes like Rhys Wesser and Presto (Preston Campbell) and Frank Pritchard.
The opponent you dread facing
Nelson Asofa-Solomona. He got me twice in one game when he played them at Cbus. He’s just a big human and you don’t know where to hit him.
A few words to describe these teammates
Tyrone Roberts – quiet but cheeky
Jarrod Wallace – loud and can be a pest
Kevin Proctor – legend and good fun
Anthony Don – GOAT and Jimmy Byrne (inside joke)
‘HE’S GOOD FUN BUT HE’S A PEST’ - TITANS Q&A PART TWO
BRIAN KELLY
Backyard hero
I used to go for the Penrith Panthers so Preston Campbell was definitely up there. Just to have him around the club (when I joined the Titans) was pretty cool. And Greg Inglis was just a freak. I was a big fan of David Mead when he was on the Gold Coast.
The opponent you dread facing
Waqa Blake. I’ve played him three times and he always gives me a good challenge. (Joey) Leilua is not the funnest to verse too.
A few words to describe these teammates
Dale Copley – undercover r’n’b guy
Moeaki – quiet achiever
Jai Arrow – different
Kallum Watkins – humble
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