Category: Gold Coast Sport
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TITANS RING IN NEW SEASON AT SEA WORLD
The Titans forewent a night-time shindig for their season launch… in favour of a relaxed breakfast at Sea World. Popular prop Luke Douglas almost stole the show from the magical marine life… thanks to a phone mishap.
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DURBIDGE RECOVERS TO REPORT ON QUIKY PRO
We’re very excited to announce World Number 12 surfer Bede Durbidge will be our special guest reporter during the Quiksilver Pro. He’s graduated from a wheel-chair to crutches after his Pipeline wipeout… and was today given a sneak-peak of the Quiky Pro set-up.
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TAIA AVOIDS BEING BENCHED FOR TITANS OPENER
Titans forward Zeb Taia has been charged with a dangerous throw during the Rabbitoh’s trial- but he won’t miss the Knights opener. Meanwhile, Kane Elgey’s manager met with new C-O-O Brian Canavan today- seeking to lock in the halfback before season kick-off.
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KITEBOARDERS RIP AS OFFICIALS CAMPAIGN FOR OLYMPIC RECOGNITION
This weekend’s big southerly had the Spit windswept – creating perfect conditions for the finals of the Australian Kiteboarding Championship. New Zealand’s Mark Jacobs took out the big air freestyle competition, while young gun James Carew dominated in the waves category.
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TOP TABLE TENNIS PLAYERS FACE OFF FOR OLYMPIC SELECTION
Australia’s best table tennis players are battling it out at an Olympic qualifier event at Tweed Heads. It was brother versus brother as Kane and Wade Townsend from Cabarita faced off in tense contest. The tough competition saw matches come down to the wire today. The best five players will head to Bendigo next month where…
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LOCAL WEIGHTLIFTERS SHOW PROMISE FOR COMM GAMES
Young Gold Coast weightlifters are already showing they’re possible contenders for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Junior athletes were showing off their remarkable strength today, all while recruiting more locals to the sport.
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TONY LONGHURST TAKES ON SAILING ADVENTURE
Two time Bathurst champion, Tony Longhurst is still seeking out new thrills to quench his thirst for speed. The 58-year-old now boasts a super sized toy that will have sailors salivating across Australia.
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SUNS YOUNG GUNS TO TAKE FIELD AGAINST LIONS
The Suns will field a youthful 26-man squad in their opening clash against the Brisbane Lions in Moreton Bay this weekend. Skipper Gary Ablett will be sidelined for another three weeks, as he recovers from a mild foot sprain.
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TITANS PREPARE TO BOUNCE BACK FROM HORROR PRE-SEASON
Titans playmaker Tyrone Roberts has played 97 N-R-L games, his young counterpart Ash Taylor has experienced just 29-minutes of first grade. On Saturday night they’ll be raring to stamp their authority on a team desperate to bounce back from pre-season player exits.
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LOCAL IRONMEN AND IRONWOMEN TRIAL NEW HELMETS AND VESTS
Calls by elite ironmen and ironwomen for a greater say on surf safety vests and helmets have resulted in an Australian first trial at North Burleigh. Testing conditions were perfect for athletes to provide honest feedback on whether the devices, at present, are a hindrance or a help.