Category: Gold Coast Sport
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WOMEN SHINE, MEN BOMB OUT OF BURLEIGH PRO
Local male surfers bombed out of the Burleigh Pro…failing to make it to finals… Point Lookout’s Ethan Ewing took out the men’s division. The women’s tournament was fierce…Avoka’s Macy Callaghan came in first…local Elly Coffey second, and Tour debutant Keely Andrew in third.
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BMX GIRLS BATTLE FOR LIMITED TICKETS TO RIO
Aussie female B-M-X riders are battling for just two spots on the Rio Olympic team- luckily Caroline Buchanan and Lauren Reynolds are pros at handling pressure. They took time out from their Gold Coast training camp to talk London heartbreak, and “staying in the moment”.
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BMX RIDERS TALK RIO AT TRAINING CAMP
Our Olympic B-M-X hopefuls have been handed their Rio mission during a camp on the Coast- come home with at least two gold medals. London silver medallist Sam Willoughby says he’s in top physical and mental shape- thanks, in part, to a recent marriage proposal.
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DARYL HALLIGAN NOW FAMILIAR FACE AT TITANS
Titans recruits Ash Taylor and Tyrone Roberts are brushing up their goal-kicking skills with one of the best in the business. League legend Daryl Halligan’s becoming a familiar face on the training paddock- splitting his time between several other clubs.
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BRIAN KELLY CONSIDERED TO REPLACE JAMES ROBERTS
Titans under 20s star Brian Kelly is earning plenty of compliments from senior players- impressed with the speedster’s dedication over the pre-season. Kelly’s name has been thrown in the mix as a possible first grade centre, following James Roberts’ departure.
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BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS CAMPAIGN FOR COMM GAMES BID
The country’s best beach volleyball players are on the Gold Coast, competing at the Australian Championships. But with the Rio Olympics fast approaching, the focus is firmly on the upcoming qualifiers.
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PULU PREPARED FOR NRL DEBUT
Titans forward Leivaha Pulu isn’t wasting a second chance to make his NRL debut. After switching from union to league at 14- his journey to first grade has been peppered with challenges- from teachers telling him to give up, to becoming a young dad.
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PETTYBOURNE LAUGHS OFF ‘DAD’S ARMY’ QUIP
Still on rugby league, and Eddy Pettybourne has laughed off suggestions the Titans forward pack resembles ‘Dad’s Army’. He says the focus is firmly on making the top eight – a result that’s eluded the club since 20-10.
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DON ON A ROLL AFTER SUNDAY PROPOSAL
Anthony Don’s dislocated shoulder is a distant memory- the winger was glowing at training, still on a high from his memorable marriage proposal on Sunday. The boys moved to the Tugun Seahawks’ home ground this morning- wrestling with the humidity and noisy aircraft.
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LOCAL IRONMEN VICTORIOUS AT SERIES
Local ironmen are celebrating top five finishes in the 2015-16 Nutri-Grain series. Shannon Eckstein again dominated racing at North Cronulla- and is already dreaming of trophy number 10- while wildcard Luke Cuff ticked off a long-term goal.