2010 Gold Coast Titans season

December 2019 October 2011 2010 #66B3FF black NRL 4th 16 0 10 554 546 Lost Preliminary Final (Sydney Roosters, 6–32) CEO Michael Searle Coach John Cartwright Scott Prince Skilled Park 17,877 26,197 Kevin Gordon 12 Scott Prince 66 Scott Prince 151 2009 2011 yes Gold Coast Titans#Season summaries The 2010 Gold Coast Titans season was the 4th in the club's history and they competed in the NRL's 2010 Telstra Premiership. They were coached by John Cartwright and captain by Scott Prince. Gold Coast finishing the regular season 4th (out of 16) and fell just one game short of the Grand Final losing to the Sydney Roosters in the Preliminary Final. Season summary The Gold Coast Titans began the season with a come-from-behind 24–18 victory against the New Zealand Warriors at home. A golden point win over Souths followed, in what was a long match that didn't finish until around 11:30pm Queensland time (10:30pm Sydney time; as the match kicked off at 8:30pm). A 24–4 win over the Canberra Raiders at home followed before the Titans lost its first match of the season against the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville. The Titans bounced back a week later to beat the Melbourne Storm at home before stumbling against the St. George Illawarra Dragons in round six. The Titans then had a three-match winning streak before stumbling against rivals Brisbane in round ten, the Sydney Roosters in round 12 and the Canberra Raiders in round 13. The Titans got back on track with a 28–14 win over the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at home, which was backed up with a win over the Bulldogs in round 15 before an unexpected defeat against the Newcastle Knights at home the following round. This trigged the Titans' second three-match losing streak in the season, however the Titans would emerge from their form slump and the dreaded State of Origin period with a golden point 11–10 victory over the Dragons at Kogarah where neither of the Gold Coast franchises had never won. They would lose only one more game for the rest of the regular season, against battlers Cronulla in Cronulla in the penultimate round of the season in what was also Greg Bird's return to the Shire since the Sharks sacked him in 2008. Finishing fourth at the end of the season (a place lower than their 3rd finish in 2009), the Titans, as the only Queensland representation in the finals, entered the finals series with high expectations. They defeated the New Zealand Warriors easily 28–16 and as a result earned a week off (two of the top three teams lost on the weekend) and a home preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium. Unfortunately, the Titans saved their worst for last, losing 32–6 against the Sydney Roosters who progressed to the Grand Final a season after finishing last. Players NoNatPlayer1st Position2nd PositionAgeHeightWeightNRL GamesPrevious 1st Grade Club 1Australia Preston CampbellFullbackFive-Eighth3216775228 Penrith Panthers2Australia Kevin GordonWingFullback191839023 None3Australia Esi TongaCentreWing2119010017 None4Australia Jordan AtkinsWingCentre261889623 None5Australia David MeadWingFullback201839014 None6Australia Mat RogersFive-EighthCentre3317885178 NSW Waratahs7Australia Scott PrinceHalfbackFive-Eighth2917780215 Wests Tigers8Australia Luke BaileyProp29189108169 St. George Illawarra Dragons9Australia Nathan FriendHooker2817085105 Melbourne Storm10Australia Matthew WhiteProp2518911236 Newcastle Knights11Australia Anthony LaffranchiSecond RowProp28185100165 Wests Tigers12Australia Mark MinichielloSecond RowLock2718098147 South Sydney Rabbitohs13Australia Ashley HarrisonLockSecond Row2818895196 South Sydney Rabbitohs14Australia Michael HendersonProp2518610373 St. George Illawarra Dragons15Australia Brad MeyersPropSecond Row29190103148 Bradford Bulls16Australia Luke O'DwyerSecond RowCentre261809273 Parramatta Eels17Australia William ZillmanFullbackCentre231819037 Canberra Raiders18Australia Aaron CanningsPropLock2718710895 Parramatta Eels19Australia Will MatthewsPropSecond Row2118710123 None20Australia Joe TomaneWingCentre1918710111 Melbourne Storm21Australia Josh GrahamCentreLock261909849 Western Force22Australia Sam TagataeseSecond RowCentre2219210023 Melbourne Storm23Australia Shannon WalkerFullbackWing20174813 None24Australia Bodene ThompsonSecond RowCentre211831122 None25Australia Selasi BerdiePropSecond Row231831002 None26Australia Kayne LawtonHookerHalfback20174831 None27Australia Greg BirdLockFive-Eighth25183102128 Catalans Dragons28Australia Jackson NicolauFive-EighthCentre22187902 North Queensland Cowboys29Australia Riley BrownHookerLock251809667Sydney Roosters30Australia Marshall ChalkCentreWing281819484Canberra Raiders Paul Broughton Medal After playing the Titans last few matches of the 2010 NRL season with a broken thumb, Luke Bailey was awarded his second Paul Broughton Medal for the club's player of the year. Dew Jake Luke Bailey wins Paul Broughton Medal goldcoast.com.au Australia News Limited 6 October 2010 http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2010/10/06/260935_gold-coast-titans.html 6 October 2010 Squad Movement Gains Players Signed From Until End of NotesGreg BirdCatalans 16 Catalans Dragons2010Heming Wayne Greg Bird signs with Titans http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/greg-bird-signs-with-titans/story-e6frexnr-1225807623614 7 December 2009 The Daily TelegraphRiley BrownSydney 16 Sydney Roosters2011Marshall Matt Titans sign journeymen Riley Brown and Marshall Chalk http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/titans-sign-journeymen-riley-brown-and-marshall-chalk/story-e6frexnr-1225789175897 21 October 2009 The Daily TelegraphMarshall ChalkCrusaders 16 Crusaders2010Steve MichaelsBrisbane 16 Brisbane Broncos (Mid-season)2012Pierce Jeremy Broncos back Steve Michaels signs three-year deal with Gold Coast Titans http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/broncos-back-steve-michaels-signs-three-year-deal-with-gold-coast-titans/story-e6frep7o-1225872486809 28 May 2010 The Courier MailJoe TomaneMelbourne 16 Melbourne Storm2011Titans: Hot Tomane signing not personal http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-league-news/titans-hot-tomane-signing-not-personal-2781609 TVNZ 12 June 2009Clinton ToopiBay of Plenty2010Barclay Chris Toopi signs NRL deal with Titans http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/toopi-signs-nrl-deal-with-titans-20100305-podz.html 5 March 2010 The Sydney Morning Herald 5 March 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100311025226/http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/toopi-signs-nrl-deal-with-titans-20100305-podz.html 11 March 2010 live Losses Players Signed To Until End of NotesBrenton BowenNorthern Pride 16 Northern Pride (Queensland Cup)2010Greenwood Emma Pride signs backline stars http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/10/06/68001_local-sport-news.html 6 October 2009 The Cairns Post https://web.archive.org/web/20091017043338/http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/10/06/68001_local-sport-news.html 17 October 2009 liveDaniel ConnSydney 16 Sydney Roosters2011Titan forward Daniel Conn signs with Roosters http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/league/titan-forward-daniel-conn-signs-with-roosters-20090706-da1j.html 6 July 2010 The Brisbane TimesBrett DelaneyLeeds 16 Leeds Rhinos2012Leeds confirm signing of Brett Delaney https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/aug/03/brett-delaney-leeds-rhinos-super-league 3 August 2009 The Guardian London 3 August 2009Ben JefferyReleasedMeers Daniel Chris Walker set to walk away from NRL http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/chris-walker-set-to-walk-away-from-nrl/story-e6frep7o-1225742457108?from=public_rss 29 June 2011 The Courier MailChris WalkerCatalans 16 Catalans Dragons2011Gold Goast star Chris Walker signs with Catalans Dragons in Super League http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/gold-goast-star-chris-walker-signs-with-catalans-dragons-in-super-league/story-e6frexnr-1225810412857 15 December 2009 The Daily Telegraph Re-signings Players Club Until End of NotesGreg BirdGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2011Badel Peter Bird sets sights on payback http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/bird-sets-sights-on-payback/story-e6frep5x-1225872935256 30 May 2010 The Courier MailKevin GordonGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2014Titans wrap up young stars http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/league/titans-wrap-up-young-stars-20100916-15dmi.html 16 September 2010 The Brisbane Times https://web.archive.org/web/20100922111827/http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/league/titans-wrap-up-young-stars-20100916-15dmi.html 22 September 2010 liveRyan JamesGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2014Turgeon Luke Titans re-sign Ryan James http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2010/10/28/266585_gold-coast-titans.html goldcoast.com.au 28 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101101052014/http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2010/10/28/266585_gold-coast-titans.html 1 November 2010 liveDavid MeadGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2013Turgeon Luke Titans big deal for Mead http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2010/02/25/192491_gold-coast-titans.html goldcoast.com.au 25 February 2010Mark MinichielloGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2012Heming Wayne Mark Minichiello re-signs for Titans http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/mark-minichiello-resigns-for-titans-20100331-re7r.html 31 March 2010 The Sydney Morning Herald 31 March 2010Ben RidgeGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2013Sincari Andra Toopi, Ridge re-sign with Titans http://www.mygc.com.au/article/sports/local/29851-toopi-ridge-re-sign-with-titans.php mygc.com.au 9 September 2010 https://archive.today/20121230161057/http://www.mygc.com.au/article/sports/local/29851-toopi-ridge-re-sign-with-titans.php 30 December 2012 deadSam TagataeseGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2013Turgeon Luke Sam, Sam the Titan man http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2010/06/05/224901_gold-coast-titans.html goldcoast.com.au 5 June 2010Bodene ThompsonGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2013Clinton ToopiGold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast Titans2011 Ladder Fixtures Trial matches Regular season Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceSunday, 14 MarchRound 1New Zealand Warriors old 16 New Zealand WarriorsSkilled Park24 – 18Tomane, Laffranchi, Mead, CampbellPrince (4/4)16,112Friday, 19 MarchRound 2South Sydney 16 South Sydney RabbitohsANZ Stadium19 – 18Zillman, Laffranchi, TomanePrince (3/4) & (FG)10,943Saturday, 27 MarchRound 3Canberra 16 Canberra RaidersSkilled Park24 – 4Prince, Tomane, Gordon, MeadPrince (4/5)11,521Saturday, 3 AprilRound 4North Queensland 16 North Queensland CowboysDairy Farmers Stadium18 – 32Minichiello (2), TagataeseRogers (3/3)15,551Friday, 9 AprilRound 5Melbourne 16 Melbourne StormSkilled Park20 – 16Tomane, Harrison, BirdRogers (4/5)20,083Friday, 16 AprilRound 6St George Illawarra 16 St George Illawarra DragonsSkilled Park6 – 19HendersonCampbell (1/1)21,336Monday, 26 AprilRound 7Manly 16 Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesBrookvale Oval24 – 22Gordon (2), Campbell, LaffranchiCampbell (4/4)15,195Saturday, 1 MayRound 8Penrith 16 Penrith PanthersSkilled Park38 – 24Prince, Laffranchi, Harrison, Toopi, Bird, BaileyPrince (7/7)15,430Sunday, 9 MayRound 9Newcastle 16 Newcastle KnightsEnergyAustralia Stadium38 – 36Toopi (2), Campbell, Tomane, Minichiello, Mead, BirdPrince (5/7)13,384Friday, 14 MayRound 10Brisbane 16 Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium6 – 28TomanePrince (1/1)40,168Round 11ByeMonday, 31 MayRound 12Sydney 16 Sydney RoostersSkilled Park16 – 30Mead (3)Prince (2/3)13,235Sunday, 6 JuneRound 13Canberra 16 Canberra RaidersCanberra Stadium24 – 28Tomane, Minichiello, Prince, LaffranchiPrince (4/4)10,425Friday, 11 JuneRound 14Manly 16 Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesSkilled Park28 – 14Gordon (2), Minichiello, Tagataese, BaileyPrince (4/6)17,508Friday, 18 JuneRound 15Canterbury 16 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsSuncorp Stadium25 – 24Gordon, Minichiello, Zillman, LaffranchiPrince (2/3), Rogers (2/2), Bird (FG)42,233Sunday, 27 JuneRound 16Newcastle 16 Newcastle KnightsSkilled Park16 – 24Harrison, Meyers, ZillmanRogers (2/3)13,396Round 17ByeFriday, 9 JulyRound 18Wests Tigers 16 Wests TigersCampbelltown Stadium14 – 15Rogers, GordonRogers (3/3)14,050Friday, 16 JulyRound 19Brisbane 16 Brisbane BroncosSkilled Park10 – 24Rogers, ThompsonRogers (1/2)26,197Friday, 23 JulyRound 20St George Illawarra 16 St George Illawarra DragonsWIN Jubilee Oval11 – 10Gordon, LaffranchiPrince (1/2), Rogers (FG)12,668Sunday, 1 AugustRound 21New Zealand Warriors old 16 New Zealand WarriorsMt Smart Stadium28 – 20Michaels (2), Rogers (2), ZillmanPrince (4/5), Rogers (0/1)12,017Friday, 6 AugustRound 22Parramatta 16 Parramatta EelsSkilled Park34 – 12Minichello (2), Thompson (2), Rogers, GordonPrince (5/6)19,568Saturday, 14 AugustRound 23North Queensland 16 North Queensland CowboysSkilled Park37 – 18Michaels (2), Prince, Friend, Bailey, MinichelloPrince (6/6) & (FG)14,032Monday, 23 AugustRound 24Sydney 16 Sydney RoostersSydney Football Stadium23 – 14Toopi (2), Gordon, ThompsonPrince (3/4) & (FG)9,113Saturday, 28 AugustRound 25Cronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksToyota Stadium16 – 30Thompson (2), AtkinsPrince (2/3)10,116Friday, 3 SeptemberRound 26Wests Tigers 16 Wests TigersSkilled Park21 – 18Harrison, Zillman, GordonPrince (4/4), Rogers (FG)26,103 Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #cfecec Bye 1px solid #AAAAAA Finals Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceFriday, 10 SeptemberQualifying FinalNew Zealand Warriors old 16 New Zealand WarriorsSkilled Park28 – 16Zillman (2), Toopi, Rogers, GordonPrince (4/6)27,026Friday, 24 SeptemberPreliminary FinalSydney 16 Sydney RoostersSuncorp Stadium6 – 32ZillmanPrince (1/1)44,787 Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA Statistics PlayerPositionTriesTry AssistsMetresTacklesHit-UpsLine BreaksLine Break AssistsErrorsOffloads Luke BaileyProp162370020 Greg BirdFive-Eight001983270055 Riley BrownHooker00251420000 Preston CampbellFullback1248400010 Nathan FriendHooker02439000100 Kevin GordonWing30246301001 Ashley HarrisonLock0020962180021 Anthony LaffranchiSecond Row2019273202021 Will MatthewsProp00411030001 David MeadWing102711101011 Brad MeyersProp0017460160010 Mark MinichielloSecond Row0017436200021 Scott PrinceHalf back13783700224 Mat RogersCentre011382200132 Sam TagataeseSecond Row00781990025 Bodene ThompsonProp001423690011 Joe TomaneCentre212691831122 Matthew WhiteProp008423110021 William ZillmanFullback10128211000 Representative honours The following players have played a representative match during the 2010 NRL Season. Australian Kangaroos Greg Bird Indigenous All Stars Greg Bird Scott Prince NRL All Stars Luke Bailey NSW Country Origin Greg Bird Anthony Laffranchi NSW City Origin Mark Minichiello John Cartwright (Coach) NSW Blues Greg Bird QLD Maroons Ashley Harrison 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