2008 Gold Coast Titans season

November 2020 February 2014 2008 #66B3FF black NRL NRL 13th 10 0 14 476 586 CEO Michael Searle Coach John Cartwright Luke Bailey Scott Prince Skilled Park 21,618 27,176 Anthony Laffranchi (12) Scott Prince (51) Scott Prince (124) 2007 2009 yes Gold Coast Titans#Season summariesThe 2008 Gold Coast Titans season was the 2nd in the club's history. They competed in the NRL's 2008 Telstra Premiership coached by John Cartwright and co-captained by Luke Bailey and Scott Prince. After 10 rounds of the premiership the Titans found themselves leading the competition with 7 wins from 9 games before slumping to finish the regular season 13th (out of 16) and failing to make the finals. Preston Campbell was awarded the Paul Broughton Medal for the club's player of the year.Marshall Matt Preston Campbell wins Titans player of year award http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/preston-toast-of-coast/story-e6frep7o-1111117585404 26 September 2008 The Courier Mail Summary Milestones Round 1: Four players made their debuts for the club; Jordan Atkins, Aaron Cannings, Ashley Harrison and Ben Jeffery. Jordan Atkins also made his NRL debut. Round 1: Jordan Atkins broke the club record for most tries scored by an individual in a single match. Round 2: Nathan Friend scored his 1st career try. Round 4: Daniel Conn scored his 1st career try. Round 7: Brenton Bowen made his debut for the club, after previously playing for the North Queensland Cowboys. Round 10: Shannon Walker made his debut for the club and his debut in the NRL. Round 12: Esikeli Tonga made his debut for the club and his debut in the NRL. Round 12: Brett Delaney played his 50th career game. Round 13: Brad Davis made his debut for the club and his debut in the NRL. Round 15: Mat Rogers played his 150th career game. Round 16: Will Matthews made his debut for the club and his debut in the NRL. Round 17: Brenton Bowen and Luke O'Dwyer played their 50th career game. Round 18: Michael Henderson played his 50th career game. Round 18: Two players made their debuts for the club; Matthew Cross and Jordan Rapana. Jordan Rapana also made his NRL debut and scored his 1st career try. Round 21: Preston Campbell played his 200th career game. Round 22: Jordan Rankin made his debut for the club and his debut in the NRL. Round 23: Michael Hodgson played his 150th career game and Esikeli Tonga scored his 1st career try. Round 26: Two players made their debuts for the club; Selasi Berdie and Billy Ngawini. Selasi Berdie also made his NRL debut. Squad list List of Gold Coast Titans players Gold Coast Titans #66B3FF black gold black Titans 2008 Squad AUS HK Clint Amos AUS WG Jordan Atkins AUS PR Luke Bailey y AUS PR SR Selasi Berdie AUS WG Brenton Bowen AUS FB Preston Campbell TON PR Aaron Cannings AUS SR Daniel Conn AUS CE SR Gavin Cooper AUS PR SR Matthew Cross AUS HK Brad Davis AUS CE Brett Delaney AUS PR Ian Donnelly AUS HK Nathan Friend AUS CE LK Josh Graham AUS LK Ashley Harrison AUS PR Michael Henderson AUS PR Michael Hodgson AUS WG Ben Jeffery AUS SR Kris Kahler AUS SR Anthony Laffranchi AUS FE HB Josh Lewis AUS PR Will Matthews AUS PR Brad Meyers AUS SR Mark Minichiello NZL HB HK Billy Ngawini AUS CE LK Luke O'Dwyer USA WG Matthew Petersen (Mid-season loss) AUS HB Scott Prince y AUS FE HB Jordan Rankin NZL WG Jordan Rapana AUS CE FE Mat Rogers SAM WG Smith Samau NZL PR James Stosic AUS SR Luke Swain TON WG CE Esikeli Tonga AUS WG CE Chris Walker AUS FB Shannon Walker John Cartwright Squad movement Gains Players Previous club Until End of NotesBrenton BowenNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys2009Bowen signs two-year deal with Titans http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/league/bowen-signs-twoyear-deal-with-titans/2007/06/20/1182019231484.html 20 June 2007 Brisbane TimesAaron CanningsParramatta 16 Parramatta Eels2010Titans sign Parra prop http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/league/titans-sign-parra-prop/2007/06/05/1180809475950.html 5 June 2007 Brisbane Times Matthew CrossPenrith 16 Penrith Panthers2009Marshall Matt Melbourne Storm snaps up unhappy Titan Matt Cross http://www.heraldsun.com.au/storm-snaps-up-unhappy-cross/story-fna7dq6e-1111117375971 3 September 2008 Herald SunAshley HarrisonSydney 16 Sydney Roosters2010Titans snare Harrison http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-11-12/titans-snare-harrison/723290 12 November 2007 ABC NewsBen JefferyWests Tigers 16 Wests Tigers2009Jeffery joins Titans http://www.weeklytimes.com.au/2007/06_june/27_06_07/sports.html The Weekly Times 27 June 2007 1 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120425160615/http://www.weeklytimes.com.au/2007/06_june/27_06_07/sports.html 25 April 2012 dead Billy NgawiniCanterbury 16 Bulldogs2008Future Titans stars step up http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/02/18/7854_gold-coast-titans.html goldcoast.com.au 18 February 2008 Losses Players Club Until End of NotesMatt HilderNewcastle 16 Newcastle Knights2009Hilder hooking in https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/482858/hilder-hooking-in/ 1 May 2008 The Newcastle HeraldRichard MathersWigan 16 Wigan Warriors2010Hampson Andy Mathers move delights Noble http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/07/11/06/RUGBYL_Wigan_Nightlead.html Sporting Life UK 7 November 2007July 2013David MylesRetiredLelea PaeaReleasedMatthew PetersenWakefield 16 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (Mid-season)2010Matt Petersen released by Gold Coast Titans for England http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/petersen-no-longer-a-titan/story-e6frexsi-1111116241919 4 May 2008 The Daily TelegraphJake WebsterHull KR 16 Hull Kingston Rovers2010Turgeon Luke Ready to take centre stage http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2007/08/30/2094_gold-coast-titans.html goldcoast.com.au 30 August 2007 Re-signings Players Club Until End of NotesPreston CampbellGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2009Titans re-sign Campbell http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/titans-re-sign-campbell/story-e6frep7o-1111116217959 The Courier Mail 1 May 2008 Nathan FriendGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2009Friend extends Titan deal http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/friend-extends-titans-deal/story-e6frf3xc-1111116132963 Fox Sports 22 April 2008Josh GrahamGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2010Graham re-signs for two years http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/graham-re-signs-for-two-years/story-e6frep7o-1111116205635 30 April 2008 The Courier MailMichael HendersonGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2012Michael Henderson re-signs http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/michael-henderson-re-signs/story-e6frexsi-1111116942163 17 July 2008 The Daily TelegraphAnthony LaffranchiGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2011Bailey confident, Laffranchi re-signs http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/bailey-confident-laffranchi-re-signs/story-e6frf3xc-1111116314843 Fox Sports 12 May 2008Will MatthewsGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2011Former Kyogle junior Will Matthews re-signed by Titans; to make NRL debut http://www.farnorthcoaster.com.au/sport/790/former-kyogle-junior-will-matthews-re-signed-by-titans-to-make-nrl-debut/ 25 June 2008 The Far North CoasterBrad MeyersGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2010Former Origin prop to sign new deal with Gold Coast Titans http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/two-year-deal-for-meyers/story-e6frep7o-1111117241578 20 August 2008 The Courier MailJordan RankinGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2011Turgeon Luke Rankin signs new deal http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/08/06/14608_gold-coast-titans.html goldcoast.com.au 6 August 2008Shannon WalkerGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2010Walker re-signs with Titans http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/walker-re-signs-with-titans/story-e6frexsi-1111116273505 7 May 2008 The Daily Telegraph Ladder Fixtures Regular season Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceFriday, 14 MarchRound 1North Queensland 16 North Queensland CowboysSkilled Park36 – 18Atkins (4), Bailey, LaffranchiPrince (6/8)26,974Monday, 24 MarchRound 2St. George 16 St. George Illawarra DragonsWIN Stadiumhttps://archive.today/20130130034021/http://live.nrlstats.com/matches/nrl/match1308.html 12 – 30Friend, MinichielloPrince (2/2)10,521Saturday, 29 MarchRound 3Cronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksSkilled Park18 – 4Rogers, Meyers, AtkinsPrince (3/3), Jeffery (0/1)19,050Saturday, 5 AprilRound 4Canberra 16 Canberra RaidersSkilled Park32 – 12Bailey, O'Dwyer, Laffranchi, Conn, Jeffery, MinichielloPrince (4/7)17,381Friday, 11 AprilRound 5Parramatta 16 Parramatta EelsParramatta Stadium28 – 20Petersen, Cannings, Friend, Prince, GrahamPrince (4/5)13,321Friday, 18 AprilRound 6Brisbane 16 Brisbane BroncosSkilled Parkhttps://archive.today/20130130045112/http://live.nrlstats.com/matches/nrl/match1334.html 26 – 24Petersen (3), Harrison, LaffranchiPrince (3/5)27,176Sunday, 27 AprilRound 7New Zealand 16 New Zealand WarriorsSkilled Parkhttps://archive.today/20130130061526/http://live.nrlstats.com/matches/nrl/match1345.html 36 – 24Harrison, Jeffery, Meyers, Campbell, Laffranchi, BowenPrince (6/7)25,310Saturday, 3 MayRound 8Newcastle 16 Newcastle KnightsEnergyAustralia Stadium12 – 13Prince, MinichielloPrince (2/2)21,280Round 9ByeFriday, 16 MayRound 10Canterbury 16 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsSkilled Park24 – 20Samau, Meyers, Luke O'Dwyer, PrincePrince (4/5)22,676Sunday, 25 MayRound 11Wests Tigers 16 Wests TigersLeichhardt Oval18 – 20Cannings, Bowen, CampbellPrince (3/3)17,493Sunday, 1 JuneRound 12Cronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksToyota Stadium14 – 30Minichiello, O'Dwyer, DelaneyPrince (1/3)8,214Monday, 9 JuneRound 13Melbourne 16 Melbourne StormSkilled Park18 – 0Delaney, Meyers, JefferyRogers (3/4)19,409Round 14ByeMonday, 23 JuneRound 15South Sydney 16 South Sydney RabbitohsANZ Stadium23 – 24Laffranchi (2), Prince, AtkinsPrince (4/6)9,827Saturday, 28 JuneRound 16St. George 16 St. George Illawarra DragonsSkilled Park22 – 26Jeffery, Delaney, O'Dwyer, RogersRogers (3/5)26,453Friday, 4 JulyRound 17Manly 16 Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesSkilled Park14 – 34Laffranchi (2)Rogers (3/3)21,374Friday, 11 JulyRound 18Sydney 16 Sydney RoostersSydney Football Stadium32 – 28Jeffery (2), Rapana (2), Rogers, GrahamRogers (4/6)10,762Saturday, 19 JulyRound 19Penrith 16 Penrith PanthersSkilled Park22 – 36Rapana, O'Dwyer, Laffranchi, HodgsonRogers (3/4)17,759Saturday, 26 JulyRound 20Canberra 16 Canberra RaidersCanberra Stadium4 – 46LaffranchiDavis (0/1)8,700Friday, 1 AugustRound 21Melbourne 16 Melbourne StormOlympic Park Stadium4 – 44RapanaRogers (0/1)9,400Monday, 11 AugustRound 22Newcastle 16 Newcastle KnightsSkilled Park12 – 32Rapana, MeyersCampbell (2/2)15,136Saturday, 16 AugustRound 23North Queensland 16 North Queensland CowboysDairy Farmers Stadium26 – 20Laffranchi (2), Rogers, Campbell, TongaPrince (3/5)17,605Friday, 22 AugustRound 24Brisbane 16 Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium21 – 25Campbell, Rogers, Josh GrahamPrince (4/4) & (FG)39,757Monday, 1 SeptemberRound 25Manly 16 Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesBrookvale Oval10 – 28Cooper, AtkinsPrince (1/2)14,755Sunday, 7 SeptemberRound 26Wests Tigers 16 Wests TigersSkilled Park12 – 28Prince, DelaneyPrince (2/2)20,723 Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #cfecec Bye 1px solid #AAAAAA Statistics List of Gold Coast Titans players NameAppTGFGPtsClint Amos60000Jordan Atkins1470028Luke Bailey Luke Bailey (rugby league)92008Selasi Berdie10000Brenton Bowen52008Preston Campbell2142020Aaron Cannings152008Daniel Conn161004Gavin Cooper141004Matthew Cross Matthew Cross (rugby league)30000Brad Davis Brad Davis (rugby league, born 1982)60000Brett Delaney2340016Nathan Friend212008Josh Graham2330012Ashley Harrison202008Michael Henderson Michael Henderson (rugby league)70000Michael Hodgson221004Ben Jeffery1960024Anthony Laffranchi20120048Josh Lewis Josh Lewis (rugby league)20000Will Matthews Will Matthews (rugby league)90000Brad Meyers1550020Mark Minichiello1640016Billy Ngawini10000Luke O'Dwyer2150020Matthew Petersen440016Scott Prince165512124Jordan Rankin10000Jordan Rapana550020Mat Rogers17516052Smith Samau11004James Stosic160000Luke Swain110000Esikeli Tonga51004Shannon Walker Shannon Walker (rugby league)30000 Totals — 84 69 2 476 Source: NRL 2008 - Gold Coast Titans Summary Representative honours The following players played a representative match in 2008. Australian Kangaroos Anthony Laffranchi Scott Prince Mate Ma'a Tonga Esikeli Tonga NSW Blues Anthony Laffranchi NSW City Origin Brett Delaney Mark Minichiello NSW Country Origin Anthony Laffranchi Queensland Maroons Ashley Harrison Scott Prince Toa Samoa Smith Samau References 28 4 1 S 153 22 44 E type:landmark_region:AU-QLD Skilled Park title Category:Gold Coast Titans seasons Gold Coast Titans season