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RISING Melbourne Storm star Kurt Mann says his stuttering side must find a way to execute better if it is to snap a two-game losing streak.
The clash on the Gold Coast looms as a crucial game. If 11th-placed Storm is defeated, it would begin to lose touch with the top eight.
Skipper Cameron Smith, Billy Slater, Will Chambers and Ryan Hoffman are on State of Origin duty, but the Titans have their own problems.
They have lost four games in a row and forwards Greg Bird, Nate Myles and David Taylor are unavailable because of Wednesday's Origin II.
Mann was Melbourne's stand-out in the loss to the Roosters. Source: News Corp Australia
On top of that, back-rower Paul Carter was last week stood down by the club after a high-range drink driving offence in Surfers Paradise.
But Storm players know what the Titans are capable of after they defeated them at AAMI Park in Round 5.
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"They are a pretty strong side and we know that," Mann said.
"Their defence over the past couple of weeks has been really strong and probably the best part of their game lately. And they have a lot of good attacking players and outside backs.
"Our effort has been good. We just need to work on our execution."
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Storm coach Craig Bellamy will hope Ben Roberts and Ben Hampton can click in the halves as he continues to search for a winning combination in the absence of injured Test halfback Cooper Cronk.
Mann, named in the centres, is likely to move to fullback in place of Cameron Munster after starring at the back in last Sunday week's heavy loss to Sydney Roosters.
"I played most of my footy coming up at fullback," Mann said. "They threw me in the centres (in first grade) and I found my feet there.
"But I'm not sure where I'm playing this weekend. I probably feel most confident at fullback at the moment, but I'm happy to play anywhere."
Mann has proven to be a real prospect for Melbourne in the absence of more established stars. Source: News Corp Australia
The 21-year-old Queenslander has been a revelation for Melbourne this season and signalled his arrival with a match-winning try on debut against Manly last month.
Bellamy labelled him his side's best player in the loss to the Roosters and the youngster said he was starting to feel as if he belonged in the NRL.
"I'm definitely getting a bit more confident," Mann said.
"Especially with the speed of the game — I haven't been out on my feet as much as I was at the start. The physical side out of it is what I still need to get used to."
Tonight's game will be the last time Melbourne will be without its Origin stars this season.
Mann urged his teammates to step up in their absence.
"It's a tough period missing a few of our key players," he said. "But it's a good chance for our young blokes to stand up and hopefully put in a good performance."
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