Category: Gold Coast Sport
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COAL TRAIN NURSING CALF INJURY
Gold Coast forward, Dave Taylor, has already been struck down with the same calf injury that’s plagued him for the past three years. The coal train had a blow-out in his first session of the season, but expects to be back training soon.
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DANNY STANLEY IN SEARCH OF PERMANENT ROLE IN SUNS LINEUP
Danny Stanley’s versatility has been a valued asset since he joined the Suns in 20-10. But the man known as ‘bull’ wants a more permanent role next year. Having played a variety of positions, Stanley has made it clear he wants to play up front in 20-15.
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SHANNON ECKSTEIN TAKES OCEAN ASSAULT
Brodie Moir’s preparation for the national ironman series is on track… after winning round one of the Ocean Assault series on the Sunshine Coast. Shannon Eckstein was equally impressive, claiming the men’s race.
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SUNS BRAVE HEAT AS EADE TAKES HELM
Rodney Eade officially took the reigns as the Suns new head coach today after completing his relocation from Melbourne. Senior players also returned, including Nick Malceski, who wasn’t due back until December.
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FANNING HEADING HOME TO PREPARE FOR PIPE
Mick Fanning will return to the Gold Coast, to prepare for the Pipe Masters after getting knocked out in quarter finals of the Reef Hawaiian Pro. Fanning was in good form throughout the comp, a positive sign heading into the last world tour event of the year. “World championship title holder, because of turns like…
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SUNNY COAST KITESURFERS HAVE CLEAN SWEEP AT KITEJAM
After four days of smooth moves at Southport, the Kitejam ballots are in. It was a clean sweep for riders from the Sunny Coast – Josh Stevens took out the open men’s division, while Glen Bennett came third. Sammy Pearce won the open women’s.
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KITEJAM LIVES UP TO ITS NAME
The Gold Coast’s annual KITEJAM is living up to its name, with a record number of kiteboarders cramming into Main Beach today. The four day event, now in its third year, has even attracted riders from Papua New Guinea.
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MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONS RACE JUNIOR RIDERS
Three World Motocross Champions took to the track in a day of racing at the Mike Hatcher Junior Motorcycle Club in Arundal today. But it was club member Kye Thompson who took out the Hatchers Heroes vs Cup Legends Cup.
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BADMINTON’S SUDIRMAN CUP COMING TO GOLD COAST
In a big coup for tourism bosses, International Badminton is set to touch down on the Gold Coast. The world mixed team championship, known as the Sudirman Cup, will take place here in 2017 – the first time the event’s been held in Australia in its 25 year history. It’ll be a massive test run for…
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ANDREW BOSTON LOOKING FIT AND READY FOR SUNS
Andrew Boston is arguably the Suns best goal kicker, and it looks like we might see him back on the field in 2015 after a horror run of injuries. Despite still being in the rehab group, Boston is confident he can crack the top grade after being elevated to the senior list. The 20-year-old has noticeably…