The Dolphins recruited Farnworth for his genuine strike power as a centre and they didn't have to wait long for him to unfurl his talents at a sold out Sunshine Coast Stadium.
In the eighth minute Farnworth carried four Titans over the line after a slick ball from No.6 Isaiya Katoa.
The England international played 60 minutes, mostly at right centre, and his combination with winger Jamayne Isaako looked promising.
Farnworth moved to fullback in the second half and looked equally at home.
The Dolphins were error-riddled in the first half and were stunned by the Titans.
Gold Coast half Tom Weaver is in a race with Tanah Boyd to wear the No.7 jersey in the NRL and made an early statement with a cut-out pass that was tapped on by centre Aaron Schoupp for winger Tony Francis to score.
The Titans didn't field their big names but received mammoth displays from several of their rising young players..
Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui, younger brother of Titans captain Tino, was the best forward on the field in the first half while 19-year-old prop Josiah Puhulu turned in a powerhouse opening.
The Titans gave Jaylan De Groot a crack at fullback and he dazzled with his running game. De Groot set up Francis for his second try with a cut out pass to give the Gold Coast a shock 8-4 lead after 40 minutes.
The Dolphins took the lead when veteran prop Jarrod Wallace crashed over under the posts.
New Dolphins recruit Jake Averillo, who came off the bench at let centre, put impressive winger Jack Bostock over to increase the lead.
Valynce Te Whare, who replaced Farnworth at right centre, set up winger Brenton Baira with slick hands.
Titans second-rower Klese Haas was put on report for a hair pull on Dolphin Gerome Burns.
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