Biggest Winners – Titans

AJ Brimson

Brimson returns after completing the NRL’s concussion protocols and slots straight back into the starting side. His pace, ball-running and versatility add another dimension to the Titans’ attack and take pressure off Jayden Campbell to create everything.

Betting impact: Brimson’s return significantly improves the Titans’ attacking upside and strengthens their anytime try scorer and line-break markets.

Kurtis Morrin

Morrin is back on the interchange after missing Round 21 with a leg injury. His work rate and energy provide Josh Hannay with another reliable middle-forward option.

Betting impact: Morrin’s return strengthens the Titans’ middle rotation and should help maintain intensity through the second half.

Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

The Titans captain reaches a significant career milestone and again leads the pack against one of the competition’s toughest forward units. His ability to generate momentum through the middle will be critical if Gold Coast is to challenge the Warriors.

Betting impact: Tino remains one of the Titans’ safest player performance selections and is key to their head-to-head hopes.

Biggest Losers – Titans

Jaylan De Groot

After scoring twice against the Dragons, De Groot is the unlucky man to make way for Brimson’s return and has been relegated to the extended reserves.

Titans halves

With rookie Zane Harrison again partnering Jayden Campbell, Gold Coast will need composure against one of the NRL’s most disciplined defensive teams.

Titans middle defence

Containing James Fisher-Harris, Mitchell Barnett and Erin Clark through the middle looms as one of the Titans’ biggest challenges.

Biggest Winners – Warriors

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

Nicoll-Klokstad returns at fullback after missing last week’s victory, providing a huge boost to the Warriors’ kick returns, defensive organisation and support play.

Betting impact: His return strengthens the Warriors across the park and improves their attacking shape in transition.

James Fisher-Harris

The Warriors co-captain again leads one of the competition’s strongest forward packs and will look to dominate the middle against the Titans.

Betting impact: If Fisher-Harris wins the ruck battle early, the Warriors’ head-to-head and line markets become far more attractive.

Wayde Egan

Egan’s service from dummy-half and ability to control tempo become even more valuable against an improving Titans side that has shown plenty of attacking spark in recent weeks.

Betting impact: Egan’s influence around the ruck enhances the Warriors’ attacking consistency and overall control of the contest.

Biggest Losers – Warriors

Taine Tuaupiki

Tuaupiki drops out of the side with Nicoll-Klokstad returning to the No.1 jersey, despite performing well during his stint at fullback.

Warriors outside backs

The return of AJ Brimson gives the Titans another genuine strike weapon, placing greater defensive pressure on the Warriors’ edges.

Warriors discipline

The Titans have shown improved attacking football over the past month, meaning New Zealand cannot afford to concede cheap field position through penalties or errors.

Early Betting Verdict

The biggest team-list news is the return of AJ Brimson and Kurtis Morrin for the Titans, while the Warriors regain Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad at fullback. Those inclusions strengthen both sides considerably, but the Warriors still appear to hold the edge through their experienced forward pack and settled spine. From a betting perspective, the key impacts from Team List Tuesday are Nicoll-Klokstad’s return, Brimson’s comeback and the battle through the middle between Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and James Fisher-Harris, which could ultimately decide the result.