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GOLD Coast's cocaine five could be ordered to front the Titans board to personally state why they deserve to immediately return to the NRL as the three-week stalemate moves closer to a resolution.
Titans chief executive Graham Annesley is hopeful for a swift resolution to a saga that has raged since February 20 over the playing futures of their five players on cocaine charges, but has not ruled out demanding they individually front the board this week.
Lawyer for four of the five accused players, Campbell MacCallum, told The Courier-Mail the players were quietly confident of being reinstated this week and were thankful club-appointed Sydney lawyer Tony Bannon SC would help decide their immediate playing futures.
Bannon is due to provide recommendations as early as Monday, at which point Annesley will convene with the Titans board to discuss potential reinstatement to club duties.
"The board have to determine exactly where they go next with it and if they perhaps have to meet with the players or not based on the advice," Annesley said on Sunday night.
"The reason we are seeking advice is to get an expert's opinion and we just don't know what it will include.
"As soon as I get the advice I will touch base with the board and determine how they want to proceed from there."
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The Titans return to training on Tuesday in preparation for Sunday's home clash with Newcastle and skipper Nate Myles said he was desperate to get the players, including rep stars Greg Bird and Dave Taylor, back among the team as soon as possible.
"As friends I would love to see them back and doing what they love. That would be the best thing for them," Myles said.
"It is our employment, that's what these guys do for living and I'm hoping it's sooner than later that they are allowed to do what they do for a living.
"It's a different feeling (playing without them). It's hard to describe it to someone outside the club.
"There is a lot of stuff out of our control and a lot of stuff I shouldn't comment on, but what I can say is we have a group more than capable of winning games."
MacCallum said the suspended players had made special mention of the ongoing support by coach Neil Henry, who has repeatedly stated he wanted the players back at the club.
"They will make a decision on Monday hopefully," MacCallum said.
"The players and myself are actually happy the board have engaged an independent lawyer to act on the material.
"Now the players know their cases are being taken seriously and it will be decided by a senior lawyer.
"They feel more confident now the board is engaging outside help to consult on the decision.
"There must be a presumption of innocence."
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