Category: Gold Coast Sport
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YOUNG GUN BEATS ECKSTEIN IN ROUND THREE
Matt Bevailaqua says he’s still on a high after bringing down Shannon Eckstein. The 23-year-old is sitting second on the leaderboard, going into round five.
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ELGEY INJURY SETBACK FOR TITANS
The Titans have suffered a devastating blow, losing halfback Kane Elgey to a knee injury. It’ll now be up to two rising stars to lead the side in the halves.
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HARRIET BROWN ON ROAD TO RECOVERY
Northcliffe Ironwoman Harriet Brown will be looking to redeem herself in round five of the Nutri-Grain series. Despite a shoulder injury, she’s confident she can nab a podium finish, and climb her way back up the leaderboard.
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MAYNARD EXERCISES SILLY SEASON WILLPOWER
After finishing the last national ironman series ranked 11th, Jackson Maynard has been avoiding festive treats like the plague to give himself the best chance in the final two rounds. But the Currumbin competitor wouldn’t mind a taste of the kind of success Shannon Eckstein’s currently enjoying.
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BEDE DURBIDGE SHARES STORY OF PIPELINE SURVIVAL
Bede Durbidge has revealed his Hawaiian surgeon told him he was “lucky to be alive” after his horrific wipe-out at Pipeline two weeks ago. The World Number 12 feared he’d be a paraplegic, describing the wave’s pressure on his trapped body like “Niagara Falls”.
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RYAN HIPWOOD BUILDING STRENGTH BEFORE PIPELINE
Casuarina based big wave surfer, Ryan Hipwood isn’t scared of much except, Pipeline. So the 30-year-old has undertaken some gruelling weight sessions to prepare his body for the break’s potential wrath. Bede Durbidge’s pelvis-breaking-wipeout won’t be far from his mind. Hipwood’s back in Hawaii for a qualifying series round at Sunset Beach, before tackling a Q-S…
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KEEGAN BROOKSBY READY TO RETURN TO SUNS
Suns ruckman Keegan Brooksby is slowly ditching the exercise bike and lap-pool, after suffering a season ending blood clot, which resulted in him having a rib removed. The gentle giant is relishing his running legs as he looks to return to full-strength in the new year.
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RETIRED IRONMAN HAS RACE WITHDRAWLS
As dozens of competitors slug it out in the gruelling Sydney to Hobart, one aspiring world-class sailor is enjoying a well earned break- of sorts- on the Coast. Former ironman turned grinder, Ky Hurst is on a mission to help Bermuda based ‘Oracle Team USA’ win back-to-back America’s Cups.
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BIG YEAR TIPPED FOR SUNS MICHAEL RISCHITELLI
It’s set to be a big start to 20-16 for Suns vice-captain Michael Rischitelli. Their first encounter of the year against Essendon will mark his 200th game, while he’ll also celebrate his 30th birthday next month.
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JUNIOR TENNIS ACE HEADING TO OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
A rising star of Miami Tennis Club has just ticked off another momentous goal, scoring a wildcard for the Australian Open Junior Championships. Moerani Bouzige’s ticket was secured after he cleaned up at a tournament, featuring 64 of the country’s best players.