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HE has been a shining light in the Gold Coast's brilliant start to the season but Titans flyer David Mead says he can become even better after snaring the No. 1 jersey he's craved for so long.
Titans coach John Cartwright will keep Mead at fullback in Monday night's clash against Penrith despite the return of regular custodian William Zillman.
Mead has been electric since shifting to the back three weeks ago for Zillman (hamstring) with his blinding speed helping the Gold Coast to a hoodoo-snapping victory over the Broncos last Friday that saw them retain top spot on the NRL ladder.
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It was his third stellar appearance in the No. 1 jumper, prompting Cartwright to retain the Papua New Guinea international even with his vice-captain returning to the team.
Zillman trained in the centres yesterday but is a good chance of replacing Anthony Don (finger) on the wing.
There is also some doubt over halves pairing Aidan Sezer and Albert Kelly, who are on restricted duties because of minor thigh injuries.
Mead, who is the club's all-time leading try-scorer (53), said he was determined to prove to Cartwright he was the right man for the job.
Mead says he's far from the finished product, despite his good form this season. Source: Getty Images
"I'm very happy but there's still a lot to work on and a lot of areas to improve. I don't want to get complacent," he said.
"I've spoken to Neil (Henry, assistant coach) and Carty about where they can help me out with positional play and stuff like that.
"The feedback from them has been positive but I know there's areas I need to improve.
"They've said defensively I'm playing well but I can be a lot better in attack. I feel I can improve and help the team out."
Mead's shift to fullback has seen the 25-year-old score two tries, bust 12 tackles and average 166m a game.
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He ran for 256m against the Broncos, which included a scintillating 99m solo try, and said he was brimming with confidence after earning the role.
"It does give me confidence (being kept at fullback) but I want to go out 100 per cent focused on the job and not thinking about anything else," he said.
"I do enjoy it a lot more than I do playing on the wing. I'm not saying I don't enjoy playing on the wing but I just enjoy fullback a lot more.
"You have a lot more control in how the team's playing.
"It's something I'm willing to work very hard on."
Mead's only blemish at fullback has been his inability to run out 80 minutes in the high-intensity position.
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He has rotated with winger Kevin Gordon in the closing stages of the past few games because of cramping but said there were no issues with his fitness.
"It's weird because I'm not actually tired but my legs just cramp up. I'm doing everything I can to avoid it," he said.
"I've done a lot of research on it and it's unknown what the cause is or how to prevent it.
"I'm staying hydrated, getting electrolytes in and those types of things but there's no definite answer. I've tried eating bananas at half-time, before the game.
"It's been happening since I was playing under-13s. I definitely think it will improve over time."
Prop Ryan James, who will make his second NRL appearance of the season against Penrith, said Mead was potent from any position on the ground.
"Everything he's done has been great," he said.
"He's always pushing up and running hard. Meady's lethal anywhere he plays.
"We've got a couple of great fullbacks at the club.
"I'm sure it's going to be a headache for Carty."
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