Category: Headline Sport
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TITANS PURSUE INGLIS
The Gold Coast Titans CEO Michael Searle is set for his first face-to-face meeting with Greg Inglis’ manager in he hope of snavelling the star centre. And the Coast Chief will be armed with a very lucrative offer.
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GOLD COAST UNITED WELCOMES SMELTZ HOME
Striker Shane Smeltz is back training with Gold Coast United, after walking away from a contract in China. While negotiations continue over his future, Coach Miron Bleiberg says he technically remains on the Coast’s books, and if fit, will play in the Fury friendly on Sunday.
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LEAGUE RUGBY “UNION” TEST ON GOLD COAST
A league and a union legend have joined forces to create a hybrid of the games they love. Bob Fulton and Mark Ella are trialling the new look league-union concept on the Gold Coast.
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SHANE SMELTZ HEADING TO CHINA
After weeks of speculation, Gold Coast striker Shane Smeltz is set to finalise a transfer to Chinese Super League club Shandong Luneng over the next few days. The New Zealand All White star will fly to China early tomorrow (Monday) morning to complete his medical after United agreed an undisclosed fee for the International.
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JETS ROUNDING OUT ROSTER
The Newcastle Jets have almost rounded out their playing roster for the coming A-League season, confirming two more signings today. Chinese striker and former international Zhang Shuo has agreed to terms, as has Italian Marcello Fiorentini. The midfielder will arrive in Newcastle on Thursday, but not early enough to join teammates in Melbourne for their…
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KNIGHTS SECURE DRAGONS BEAU
Although desperately looking for front rowers, Newcastle has enjoyed some recruitment success. Yet to announce it officially, they’ve signed exciting young Dragons half-back Beau Henry for the next three years. Meanwhile, Warriors Under 20s star Siuatonga Likiliki is understood to have agreed to terms as well on a two year deal.
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MILLIONS GIVEN TO “MAGIC” EVENT
The Magic Millions will remain on the Gold Coast for at least the next seven years, after the state government backed it to the tune of almost $16-million. It’s part of an $80-million statewide racing package, which includes major upgrades to the Bundall track.
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MAN-U MAN JOINS GCU
Gold Coast United has snapped up a bargain buy, agreeing to terms with ex-Manchester United defender, John Curtis. They’re now waiting on his player clearance.
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LEAGUE: COUNTRY GUNS AIMING FOR BLUES SPOTS
The New South Wales Country team is in Port Macquarie ahead of the traditional show-down. It’s a strong side too with Brett Kimmorley and Michael Ennis both named, along with a test strength back row. Willie Mason and Greg Bird continue their career resurrection, while for Jamal Indris he’s returned home with his first senior…
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GILMORE AND SLATER RIDE WAVE OF EXCITEMENT WITH SICK KIDS
Learning to surf can be a daunting experience, but not with some of the world’s best by your side. Stephanie Gilmore and Kelly Slater took a break from training today, to help kids with cancer catch their first wave.