Parramatta have been brought down from their Auckland Nines high after Gold Coast fought back at the death to grab a 20-all NRL trial draw.
Prop Eddy Pettybourne scored on the siren and Nathan Davis converted from in front to cap a late Titans fightback at Anzac Oval in Alice Springs on Saturday night.
The Eels looked headed for victory after piling on three tries in eight minutes before halftime to take the ascendency however the Titans came home with a full head of steam.
Gold Coast prop Agnatius Paasi, who was again a standout following a strong effort at the Auckland Nines, put Leivaha Pulu over with three minutes to play before Pettybourne levelled the scores in front of the 2405-strong crowd.
The Gold Coast got on the board first when Nathan Friend, in his return match for the club, burrowed over from dummy half before Junior Paulo reduced to the deficit to 6-4.
Tries to Ryan Morgan, Bureta Faraimo and Alex Twal put the Eels in the box seat however the Titans turned the tide in the final quarter.
Brad Takairangi was strong for the Eels in his first game back from a knee injury, making a one-on-one strip on Shannon Walker that led directly to Twal's try.
While winger Clint Gutherson, recruited after being told he was unwanted at Manly, also proved a highlight.
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