FACTS THAT MATTER

1

Jarryd Hayne grew up in Campbelltown but will play his first game at Campbelltown Stadium today against the Wests Tigers. Hayne will make the 15th start of his career at five-eighth today, with three of those having come against the Tigers for two wins and a loss.

2

Greg Bird will draw level with Matt White as the fifth most-capped Titan when he plays his 125th match for the club today. Bird is searching for this 100th career win in his 231st NRL match and will be looking to extend his recent purple patch of form.

3

Neil Henry will hope to extend his winning run against Wests Tigers counterpart Jason Taylor as the Titans push for a finals spot. Henry has his best record against Taylor, winning six of seven matches against his teams. The sole loss was in golden point.

4

The Titans have won four of their past six games against the Tigers and hold strong form in Sydney, with the Tigers’ only wins in that period coming at Robina. Gold Coast’s sole win at Campbelltown though was a two-point victory in 2007.

5

Gold Coast need to shut down Tigers fullback James Tedesco to have a chance of winning but it’s more easily said than done. Tedesco has managed to score a double in each of his two games at Campbelltown so far this season