Rogers goes out on top of his game

WITH 30 seconds remaining Mat Rogers unstrapped his wrists for the final time and threw the tape to the ground -- the 16-year career of the Gold Coast Titans' dual international was over.

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Pictures: Titans v Roosters (Prelim Final 2010)

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Dream over for Gold Coast Titans

THE dream of a first NRL grand final is over for the Gold Coast Titans after they went down, 32-6, to the Sydney Roosters in Brisbane tonight.

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Cartwright shows no fear of history

IF Gold Coast Titans coach John Cartwright is nervous that the week off could come back to haunt his team, he isn't letting it show.

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Jordan Atkins
Jordan Atkins

Nickname: Jordo
Position: Centre/wing
Height: 189cm
Weight: 96kg
Date of Birth: 22nd January, 1983

BIG outside back best known for scoring four tries on debut against the North Queensland in 2008 in the Titans first ever game at Skilled Park.

Luke Bailey
Luke Bailey

Nickname: Bull, Bails
Position: Prop
Height: 189cm
Weight: 108kg
Date of Birth: 5th January, 1980

ONE of the few front rowers in the NRL that can motor for the full 80 minutes, Bailey is the beating heart of the Titans forward pack.

Selasi Berdie
Selasi Berdie

Nickname: Blade
Position: Second row/front row
Height: 185cm
Weight: 101kg
Date of Birth: 3rd February, 1986

ONE of the standout performers in the Queensland Cup for several seasons.


Considered a fringe player within Titans ranks, only a few good games away from becoming a first grader.

Greg Bird
Greg Bird

Position: Five-eighth/lock
Height: 184cm
Weight: 100kg
Date of Birth: 2nd October, 1984

GREG Bird comes to the Coast with a point to prove. Tough and intimidating, many believe he will add the x-factor to the Titans.

Riley Brown
Riley Brown

Nickname: Rilezy or Brownie
Position: Utility
Height: 180cm
Weight: 92kg

VERSATILE player best known for playing hooker, but can also line up at five-eighth or in the back row. Adds valuable depth to the Titans' roster.

Preston Campbell
Preston Campbell

Nickname: Presto
Position: Fullback/halves
Height: 167cm
Weight: 75kg
Date of Birth: 7th June, 1977

GOLD Coast crowd favourite renowned for his on-field bravery and likeable personality. One of the NRL's most electric talents and true gentlemen.

Aaron Cannings
Aaron Cannings

Nickname: Bubba
Position: Front row
Height: 187cm
Weight: 107kg
Date of Birth: 26th October, 1981

BIG bopper who joined the Titans from the Eels in 2008. Is making his way back from a shoulder reconstruction.

Marshall Chalk
Marshall Chalk

Nickname: Chalky
Position: Utility
Height: 181cm
Weight: 92kg

NEW recruit Chalk adds valuable depth to the squad. A journeyman who will be looking to re-establish his NRL career after a stint in the UK Super League.

Nathan Friend
Nathan Friend

Nickname: Friendy, Hobbit
Position: Hooker
Height: 172cm
Weight: 85kg
Date of Birth: 28th February, 1981

NEVER-say-die hooker renowned for his terrier-like attitude to defence.


Also showed deft attacking powers in 2009, which will make him a handful for opposition defensive lines in 2010.

Kevin Gordon
Kevin Gordon

Nickname: Flash and Big Fella
Position: Wing
Height: 180cm
Weight: 88kg
Date of Birth: 26th December, 1989

LIGHTNING fast winger Gordon has earned the nickname Flash due to his blistering pace. One of the finds of 2009, Gordon is tipped for another big one.


Josh Graham
Josh Graham

Nickname: J.G.Hammer
Position: Back row/centre
Height: 190cm
Weight: 98kg
Date of Birth: 1st October, 1983

GRAHAM has the ability to pull off a hit and is a natural born athlete. Also known for his ability to produce great quotes.

Ashley Harrison
Ashley Harrison

Nickname: Harro
Position: Lock/five-eighth
Height: 186cm
Weight: 95kg
Date of Birth: 18th May, 1981

A State of Origin stalwart for Queensland for the past few seasons, Harrison is a natural footballer with a strong work ethic.

Michael Henderson
Michael Henderson

Nickname: Hendo
Position: Front row
Height: 186cm
Weight: 103kg
Date of Birth: 14th July, 1984

No-nonsense prop who has had a tough run with injury since joining the Titans in their foundation season. Now fit, big things are expected of Henderson in 2010.


Anthony Laffranchi
Anthony Laffranchi

Nickname: Boof
Position: Back row
Height: 185cm
Weight: 102kg
Date of Birth: 16th November, 1981

RELENTLESS backrower renowned for his high work rate, Laffranchi will be looking to break back into the Origin and re-capture his career best form of 2008.

Will Matthews
Will Matthews

Nickname: Wilbur
Position: Front row/back row
Height: 187cm
Weight: 101kg
Date of Birth: 30th March, 1988

THE strong silent type, Matthews is a typical country boy from Kyogle. Works hard with little fuss. Affectionately known to teammates as Wilbur.


David Mead
David Mead

Nickname: Meady
Position: Centre/wing/fullback
Height: 183cm
Weight: 86kg
Date of Birth: 4th November, 1988

FAST winger and try-scoring machine, Mead will be looking to build on a sensational rookie season.

Brad Meyers
Brad Meyers

Nickname: Red
Position: Front row
Height: 190cm
Weight: 103kg
Date of Birth: 5th May, 1980

ONE of the most experience members of the Titans squad, Meyers is a valuable member of the Gold Coast forward pack.

Mark Minichiello
Mark Minichiello

Nickname: Mini, Ferrari
Position: Back row
Height: 180cm
Weight: 98kg
Date of Birth: 30th January, 1982

FOUNDATION Titan who has flourished since joining the Coast. Will push hard for a State of Origin jumper this season for the Blues.

Luke O'Dwyer
Luke O'Dwyer

Nickname: Chalky
Position: Utility
Height: 180cm
Weight: 92kg
Date of Birth: 30th January, 1983

HOME-GROWN Titans who has proved invaluable to the Coast in a utility role over the past few seasons. Making his way back from a serious knee injury.

Scott Prince
Scott Prince

Nickname: Princey
Position: Halfback
Height: 177cm
Weight: 80kg
Date of Birth: 27th February, 1980

INSPIRATIONAL skipper who provides the spark of the Gold Coast attack. If Prince fires in 2010 the Titans will go a long way towards taking the NRL title.


Mat Rogers
Mat Rogers

Nickname: Rat
Position: Centre/five-eighth
Height: 178cm
Weight: 85kg
Date of Birth: 1st February, 1976

VETERAN dual international and Gold Coast crowd favourite known for his killer left foot step and match winning ability.


Sam Tagataese
Sam Tagataese

Nickname: Tags
Position: Second row
Height: 192cm
Weight: 103kg
Date of Birth: 8th December, 1986

ONE of the brightest young prospects in the NRL and key signing for the Titans in 2010. Has the potential to be a future superstar of the code.

Joseph Tomane
Joseph Tomane

Nickname: Shark Boy
Position: Centre/wing
Height: 190cm
Weight: 110kg
Date of Birth: 2nd February, 1990

ONE of the brightest young prospects in the NRL and key signing for the Titans in 2010. Has the potential to be a future superstar of the code.

Esikeli Tonga
Esikeli Tonga

Nickname: Esi
Position: Centre
Height: 190cm
Weight: 100kg
Date of Birth: 5th February, 1988

BIG, strong and fast - Tonga is the perfect modern-day outside back.


Unfortunately will start the 2010 season behind the eight-ball after suffering a serious chest injury.


Shannon Walker
Shannon Walker

Nickname: Woopi
Position: Fullback/wing
Height: 174cm
Weight: 80kg
Date of Birth: 25th November, 1988

ENIGMATIC flyer who can turn a game in an instant. Walker will be looking to reclaim the form that saw him named Queensland Cup player of the year in 2007.


Matt White
Matt White

Nickname: Whitey
Position: Front row
Height: 193cm
Weight: 114kg
Date of Birth: 17th May, 1984

TRADESMAN-like prop who gets in a does the hard yards with no fuss. Will look to take on more responsibility in 2010.

William Zillman
William Zillman

Nickname: Zilly, Zip Zip
Position: Fullback
Height: 180cm
Weight: 88kg
Date of Birth: 30th July, 1986

STILL working his way back from back-to-back knee reconstructions, Zillman is a class act. But stuck behind Preston Campbell he will have to wait for his chance.

Mat Rogers ended a proud career with the Gold Coast Titans last night. Pic: David Clark

Rogers goes out on top of his game WITH 30 seconds remaining Mat Rogers unstrapped his wrists for the final time and threw the tape to the ground -- the 16-year career of the Gold Coast Titans' dual international was over.

Brothers (up) in arms: Anthony (left) and Mark Minichiello, friendly in the lead-up to this year's City-Country game; enemies come tomorrow night

`Mini' parents caught in the middle SPARE a thought for proud parents Mick and Theresa Minichiello when the Titans and Roosters do battle tomorrow night.

Titans Town - a true blue guide

Use Presto from the bench for Rooster huntThe Whisperer reckons the Titans will be eating chicken tonight ... okay Friday night, but you get the point. He's not one to sit on the fence and says the chooks are goners. Join the debate.

NRL news around the clubs

Searle: It's our destiny to reach grand final

GOLD Coast Titans boss Michael Searle is confident of a win in tonight's blockbuster against the Roosters and says he feels it is the club's destiny to reach the grand final. 

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Pictures: Titans beach chill out

Titans hit beach before tonight's clash

A RELAXED and injury free Gold Coast Titans team this morning completed preparations for tonight's NRL blockbuster in Brisbane with a swim at Kurrawa beach.

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Buy of season Michaels pays off for Titans

EVEN Steve Michaels finds it hard to believe. Four months ago, he was not wanted by the Broncos and wasting away in the Queensland Cup and then he got a lifeline from the Titans.

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Carney, Zillman prepare for ultimate battle

NRL's ultimate odd couple, former Canberra Raiders teammates Todd Carney and William Zillman, will be on opposite sides as the Roosters and the Titans prepare to fight for a place in the grand final tonight.

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Pictures: Titans Town: prelim final fever

 

TV Guide

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Round 26
Dragons v Eels Fri, 7.35pm Ch9, live
Tigers v Bulldogs Fri, 7.35pm Ch9, 9.30pm
Warriors v Storm Sat, 5.30pm (Q) Fox, live
Manly v Titans Sat, 7.30pm Fox, live
Sharks v Rabbitohs Sat, 7.30pm Fox, live
Roosters v Cowboys Sun, 2pm Fox, live
Knights v Panthers Sun, 3pm Ch9, 4pm
Broncos v Raiders Sun, 7pm Fox, live

Qualifying Final Info

Titans
28

Warriors
16

Suncorp Stadium
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2010 NRL Ladder - Round 26

#
Club P W L PTS
1 Dragons 24 17 7 38
2 Panthers 24 15 9 34
3 Tigers 24 15 9 34
4 Titans 24 15 9 34
5 Warriors 24 14 10 32
6 Roosters 24 14 10 32
7 Raiders 24 13 11 30
8 Sea Eagles 24 12 12 28
 
9 Rabbitohs 24 11 13 26
10 Broncos 24 11 13 26
11 Knights 24 10 14 24
12 Eels 24 10 14 24
13 Bulldogs 24 9 15 22
14 Sharks 24 7 17 18
15 Cowboys 24 5 19 14
16 Storm* 24 14 10 0
* Melbourne Storm have been stripped of all premiership points for the 2010 season
  • Updated September 13, 2010

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