Overview

• Gold Coast fell 30-24 to the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 17 at Cbus Super Stadium, marking their 11th defeat of the season.
• The Titans have won just four of 15 matches and sit at the bottom of the NRL ladder with Hasler holding a 12-27 record in one-and-a-half seasons.
• Des Hasler’s future is expected to be resolved during the club’s bye week ahead of their July 13 clash with Brisbane.
• Captain Tino Fa’asuamaleaui publicly backed the coaching staff and voiced belief in the team’s capacity to regroup and mount a finals challenge.
• North Queensland coach Todd Payten earned a reprieve with the narrow victory, but the Cowboys’ defence remains under scrutiny after conceding 138 points in their previous three games.