Category: Gold Coast Sport
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GRANT HACKETT SET TO GET BACK IN THE GAME
Christian Sprenger believes Grant Hackett’s possible return to the Australian Swim team could raise the standard of professionalism. Hackett will swim at next month’s trials in a bid to qualify for World Championships.
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IRONMAN GREATS GO HEAD TO HEAD FOR SURFCRAFT BRAND BRAGGING RIGHTS
Last week, it was a battle for Quiksilver Pro surfers to find a wave. No such trouble at Currumbin this weekend, as some of the biggest names in surf lifesaving barrelled in – for surfcraft brand bragging rights at the third annual Manufacturers Cup.
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MAJOR UPSET IN WORLD SURFING TOUR EVENT
There’s been a major upset at the World Surfing Tour event on the Gold Coast, with Brazilian rookie Italo Ferreira eliminating 11-time world champion Kelly Slater. The first heat of round three got underway in small waves at Snapper Rocks this morning. The 20-year-old blitzed his competition, posting a combined score of 13.00, depsite only…
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“CHERRY-EVANS WON’T STEP IN THIS YEAR” HENRY SAYS
Neil Henry today shut down suggestions Daly Cherry-Evans could join the Titans this season.
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FIVE TITANS PLAYERS FACE COURT ON DRUG CHARGES
Five current and former Gold Coast Titans players – including State of Origin stars Greg Bird and Dave Taylor – have faced court on cocaine charges. All indicated they’ll plead NOT guilty, and in the past few hours, there’s been a fresh push to get them back on the field, as early as this weekend.
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JORDAN HARRISON JUGGLES UNI WITH SWIMMING
Gold Coast prodigy Jordan Harrison is showing he can think as fast as he can swim. The 19 year old’s just started a business degree at Bond University and is joining other young athletes with a world championship win in their sights.
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NATE MYLES WORRIED ABOUT TEAM’S MENTAL STATE
Nate Myles took part in today’s captains’ run and is considered a certain starter for tomorrow’s season opener with the Tigers. Myles admits, he had held concerns for his teammates’ mental state, leading into the match.
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TITANS UNDETERRED BY ABSENCES IN GAME ONE LEAD-UP
David Mead was absent from Titans training but is expected to be fit to play this weekend. Meanwhile, Nate Myles limped off the training paddock after suffering a knock to his calf.
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TITANS NAME GREEN SIDE FOR SEASON OPENER
With six debutantes named to play in the Titans season opener on Saturday, many have dubbed the game a write-off. But Coach Neil Henry says the team shouldn’t be underestimated.
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GILMORE PROGRESSES IN ROXY PRO AFTER NAILBITING KNOCKOUT ROUND
Stephanie Gilmore was keen to put on a show at Snapper Rocks. With just 60 seconds to go in her sudden death heat, the local legend showed us why she’s the reigning world-champ.