The Gold Coast Titans have moved to within striking distance of the NRL top eight and a win over the Dragons on Friday would see them draw level with St George in eighth place.

With just nine rounds remaining, its uncertain just how many wins would see the club make the finals so they can ill afford to drop any game.

Club stalwart and Indigenous All Star Greg Bird (pictured)  says the clubs destiny lies in its own hands with a finals birth the light at the end of the tunnel.