Gold Coast Titans Coach Des Hasler Faces Sacking

Des Hasler's future as Gold Coast Titans coach hangs in the balance, with a report suggesting he could be sacked if the team fails to secure a finals spot in 2025.

Gold Coast Titans coach Des Hasler's job is on the line, with a report suggesting he could be sacked in weeks if the team fails to secure a finals spot. Hasler's three-year contract includes performance-based KPIs, with a key requirement being a top-eight finish in the 2025 NRL season.

“He originally signed a three-year deal but there’s clauses in his deal and one of those is a top eight clause,” journalist Michael Carayannis revealed on Fox League. This clause could determine Hasler's future at Robina Stadium beyond 2025.

Gold Coast Titans coach Des Hasler faces potential sacking if the team misses the 2025 NRL finals. According to reports, his contract includes performance-based KPIs, requiring a top-eight finish to secure his position beyond 2025.

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Journalist Michael Carayannis revealed, “He originally signed a three-year deal but there’s clauses in his deal and one of those is a top eight clause,” highlighting the pressure on Hasler to deliver results.

“If they don’t make the top eight this year, the Titans are under no obligation to keep him at the club next year.”

According to journalist Michael Carayannis, Des Hasler's contract includes a clause that allows for termination if the team is mathematically eliminated from finals contention, stating, “When they are mathematically no chance of playing finals footy, they can split immediately.”

The Titans' current performance puts Hasler at risk, with two consecutive losses potentially making him the worst-performing permanent coach in the club's history.

The revelation comes after the Titans suffered a humiliating 20-point loss to Canterbury, dropping to second-last on the ladder. Following the loss, coach Des Hasler urged his players to step up, telling them to “stop letting the game slip away.”