There's always a little extra motivation up against the old club and that will be very much the case for Joe Stimson.
Facing off against the Bulldogs after spending the past three years of his career based at Belmore, this Sunday's clash is one the Titans edge forward has his sights set on winning in his new colours - adding to his list of scalps of former teams after getting the job done over Melbourne earlier in the year.
But in the lead-up to running out at Accor Stadium, the 27-year-old hasn't altered his preparation ahead of the contest, wanting to treat it like the 95 other appearances he's made in the NRL.
"At the end of the day, it's just another game," Stimson said.
"You don't want to get too emotionally involved in at all... but I'm really looking forward to it. It's going to be good."
Match: Bulldogs v Titans
Round 12 -
home Team
Bulldogs
15th Position
away Team
Titans
9th Position
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
The only thing that has changed this week is the banter between Stimson and his former teammates, with a little bit of jovial sledging going back and forward throughout the week.
"I've got some pretty good mates there so I've been messaging Jayden Okunbor and Corey Waddell a fair bit," he revealed.
"We've been talking a bit of trash, but it's all harmless fun and I'm looking forward to seeing them."
The home side will also welcome back one of their stars and another ex-teammate in Josh Addo-Carr, but the Foxx will have his work cut out up against the Titans' very own hound, Phil Sami.
Phil's been extremely impressive and his form this year has been outstanding," Stimson said.
"He's been running for over 200 metres regular, so it's pretty impressive.
"I think it'd be a great matchup and it will probably be the matchup of the whole game really.
"They've both got a really good work ethic and a lot of X-factor."
