The Gold Coast Titans go into tonights local derby against the Broncos with forward Ryan James (pictured) free to play after he was cleared of a dangerous contact charge.

The Titans will need all hands on deck against the Broncos who are the form team of the competition after four rounds.

Titans forward Greg Bird says, with five teams currently locked in a battle for first placed on the NRL ladder, the clash with Brisbane tonight is a challenge he and his teammates are really looking forward to as the Coast seek to establish themselves as one or the competitions top clubs.