The Gold Coast Titans are facing a turbulent roster departure period following the conclusion of their 2026 season, highlighted by a deleted Instagram post from Teagan, the partner of departing player Sam Verrills, expressing explicit relief over the club exit with remarks supported by Tia Jolliffe.
The Social Media Backlash and Deleted Instagram Posts
As the Gold Coast Titans officially bid farewell to several squad members following a difficult campaign, digital fallout has quickly overshadowed standard club exit announcements.
That sentiment drew an immediate response within the digital ecosystem. Teagan later reinforced the message with an additional comment reading, “No more Titans, hallelujah.” Although the post was subsequently deleted, the remarks captured a wave of underlying frustration accompanying the club’s offseason transitions.
The public friction arrives as the Titans process a disappointing end to the 2026 season. The club finished out the year with a narrow 24-20 loss against the Dolphins, sealing a frustrating conclusion to a challenging period under rookie coach Josh Hannay.
Roster Realignment and the 2026 Season Fallout
The departures extend well beyond a single social media exchange. The Titans are officially parting ways with five players: Sam Verrills, Jaimin Jolliffe, Tuki Simpkins, Allan Fitzgibbon, and Phillip Sami. For Verrills, the exit closes a four-year chapter on the Gold Coast.
Verrills faced an uphill battle during the 2026 campaign. After logging 45 matches across the 2024 and 2025 seasons, he managed only 12 appearances in 2026. He slipped down the depth chart behind Oliver Pascoe, ultimately failing to secure a contract extension for the upcoming 2027 season.
Reflecting on his departure on social media, Verrills struck a conciliatory tone. “Thank you for my time over the last four years been a pleasure. Grateful for the friends and memories I’ve made,” Verrills wrote on Instagram.
Uncontracted with the Titans, Verrills has already drawn external interest. Reports link the veteran player to a potential move to the Catalans Dragons in the Super League.
Injury Hardships and International Moves
Meanwhile, teammate Jaimin Jolliffe faces an entirely different path out of the club. Jolliffe missed the entirety of the 2026 season due to a severe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury, leaving him on the sidelines as the Titans struggled through their late-season slump.
Despite missing a full year of competitive match fitness, Jolliffe has secured his professional future abroad. He has signed a lucrative three-year deal with the Huddersfield Giants, marking a major career shift to the Super League.
As Verrills, Jolliffe, and their outgoing peers prepare for new environments, the Gold Coast front office is left to rebuild the squad. The combination of on-field struggles, severe injuries, and unvarnished public commentary from players’ partners underscores the high-pressure environment facing the Titans as they plan their roster architecture for 2027.
