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Boofhead
29-02-12, 12:33 PM
Kevin Gordon - 2013 Discussion Thread

General discussion on match performances, position, injuries, contracts, and anything else.

Boofhead
29-02-12, 12:33 PM
Gordon faces long road to recovery
Travis Meyn | 07:30am February 29, 2012

TITANS coach John Cartwright has revealed excitement machine Kevin Gordon could be forced to make his anticipated return to rugby league through the Queensland Cup.

As revealed in the Bulletin yesterday, Gordon was left out of the Titans team for Saturday's NRL season-opener against North Queensland in Townsville because of a knee injury.

Steve Michaels will take the left wing in Gordon's absence while four-gamer Dom Peyroux, who made his debut last year, will play right centre inside David Mead after it emerged Beau Champion would miss at least two weeks because of a finger injury.

Storm-signing Champion dislocated his little finger in the Cowboys trial a fortnight ago and underwent surgery to have a wire inserted in it.

New recruits Jamal Idris, Nate Myles and Luke Douglas will make their debuts in Titans colours against the Cowboys but Cartwright said it may be some time before Gordon played his 52nd NRL match.

"Anything's possible now we're kicking off. If form warrants that guys hold their spot in the side then so be it," Cartwright said when asked about the possibility of Gordon playing Intrust Super Cup.

"He's coming off a knee reconstruction and they're all different.

"One thing we've learnt from the amount we've had over the years is that everyone handles it differently.

"He's not far away but at the moment he's not quite right."

Peyroux earned his start with the Titans last year on the back of star performances for Tweed Heads and injuries to the Gold Coast squad.

Champion had been in cruise control on the way to round 1 but his untimely injury has opened the door for Peyroux to play at least two matches.

"It's funny how opportunities can open up for you," Cartwright said.

"He got his taste of first grade last year and got a new contract with the club.

"He's one guy that really excites us as coaches.

"He's fearless, takes the ball and runs with it and the other players feed off him."

Hooker Matt Srama has been named on a five-man bench alongside Douglas, Matt White, Ben Ridge and Luke O'Dwyer.

Cartwright named the extra man after a virus swept through the squad last week but O'Dwyer is expected to miss out if everyone is passed fit.

Ridge, who has had an injury ravaged career, edged out Bodene Thompson for the second-rower spot on the bench and Cartwright said it was a tough decision.

"That was a very contentious one. There's some guys you'd have no problem putting there," he said.

"Ridgey's had a couple of games of first grade. Physically he's as strong as anyone.

"I rate him very highly and he's in that age bracket where he's got a bit of confidence, has filled out and tips the scales at 104kg. I really think he's a player of the future."

http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2012/02/29/395301_gold-coast-titans.html

patskE
11-03-12, 11:45 PM
anyone know how kev went 2day?

Nick
12-03-12, 10:35 AM
He was very quiet in the first 60 mins, the last 20 he started drifting infield chasing the ball more and getting involved, scored a soft try although showed good hands to catch a bad pass to score..
Henry was moving the ball well to the right, but it was rarely making it to gordons wing.

DIEHARD
12-03-12, 01:01 PM
Really really encouraging to have him back playing footy and to have one tough game under his belt before he comes back for the Titans.

DIEHARD
23-08-12, 02:01 AM
Reason why Kev's not flash Gordon

GOLD Coast winger Kevin Gordon has revealed that an inability to fully straighten his left leg is the reason why he is yet to reclaim his blinding speed this NRL season
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Gordon had a knee reconstruction last season and while he has played every NRL game since round 5, the 23-year-old is still troubled by the injury after he aggravated the issue in a pre-season trial and needs another minor operation once the 2012 season is completed.

Gordon believes he has got back to "85 per cent" of his full speed, but the final edge which became his secret weapon during the early stages of his career won't return until his leg is fully healed and he can resume lower body strength training.

"Right now it feels all right, I think I need to get a bit of a clean-up at the end of the year just so I can fully straighten it," Gordon said.

"I can't fully straighten it at the moment. I haven't been doing any leg weights.

"I'm just trying to get through the year. I'm just waiting to get it straight, then I can get my full strength back and my speed will come back."

Gordon is doing as much as he can to maximise his speed and fitness, including a solo hills sprints session after training yesterday to prime himself for Saturday's must-win away clash with Penrith.

The Titans must beat the Panthers and Manly next week, then rely on other results falling their way.

And while the Titans are still focused on this year, club CEO David May yesterday announced an innovative membership package for 2013 with school-aged kids free with a paying adult membership.

May says the deal can save a family up to $500 a year and can drive average crowds back above 15,000

http://www.heraldsun.com.au

DIEHARD
06-09-12, 01:44 PM
Titans flyer humbled by honour

RETURNING home to watch the final of a competition named after him, Gold Coast Titans winger Kevin Gordon admits he's honoured to have his name on a trophy for a competition he used to play in himself.

Gordon was part of a strong Jetty High rugby league team not that long ago and he was at Advocate Park today to watch the finals of the high school competitions organised by the ARL Development team.

The trophy for the under-16s competition bears Gordon's name and the Sawtell Panthers junior said he was thrilled when he found out he'd been bestowed with such an honour.

"It's very humbling," Gordon said.

"I only heard about it a couple of weeks ago and it was a surprise when I was told."

The under-14s trophy is named after another Sawtell junior who has shone at the elite level in Clint Greenshields.

After playing for St George/Illawarra Greenshields has been playing for the past six years in the English Super League with Catalans Dragons.

Greenshields went to Toormina High School who unfortunately lost both the under-16s and under-14s finals this afternoon.

ARL Development officer Paul Chambers said this year's competition involved six schools from the local area playing in the three competitions which means 240 kids have been playing a game of rugby league every Wednesday for the past six weeks.

"This competition has been going for about five or six years and has evolved into what it is now after starting with only two schools," Chambers said.

"We offer an incentive of a small amount of prizemoney to the winning team but the kids play for other reasons, mostly that it runs perfectly into sport time at school.

"Woolgoolga High have to travel the 30km every week to play only a couple of games but they wish it ran for longer."

Northern Rivers Echo

Titanic
04-04-13, 01:07 PM
In the Panthers game Sterlo and Freddy commented on Kevie's "rug" and likened him to St.George winger John Chapman from the 70's ... I don't know why?

http://www.dansnrlcollectables.com/contents/media/1978%20scanlens%20dragons0003.jpg

DIEHARD
07-04-13, 10:03 AM
Ex-Sawtell speedster Gordon hits that perfect beat

http://media2.apnonline.com.au/img/media/images/2013/04/06/COF031212schooltitans04_fct4928x3033x247_t460.JPG

GOLD Coast Titans winger Kevin Gordon has been a big hit with fans this season, scoring three tries from the first five games.

But it is a hit of a different kind that has the 23-year-old Sawtell Panthers junior excited.

A DJ on the Gold Coast in his spare time, Gordon loves busting a dance move and has produced a video clip called Get it to Gordon that has developed a mini cult following on his own website - kevingordon.net.au

"I've been working on a few new beats, which are coming through," he said.

"You've got to find something else outside footy that you like doing, to take your mind off it for a few hours."

Gordon had more than just a few hours to kill in 2011 when he ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament against the Storm in round two, had a full knee reconstruction and missed the rest of the season.

Having always wanted to pack on the muscle, he set about building his upper body strength and ended up setting a new club bench-press record of 150kg.

"I had a bit of time on my hands to work on my upper body," he said.

"These days, Dave Taylor's got it (the record).

"I've stripped down now."

He might have lost a few kilos but the Titans' speedster, who represented the Philippines last year, did not lose any pace.

And with the Titans surprising a few experts by winning three of their first five games, Gordon says he is loving his time on the glitter strip.

"I'm very grateful to be up here on the Gold Coast - everything's turned out to be pretty awesome," he said.

"Just growing up, I always wanted to be big.

"These days, it's just being happy - doing what you do."

http://www.coffscoastadvocate.com.au/news/ex-sawtell-speedster-gordon-hits-perfect-beat/1820155/

DIEHARD
07-04-13, 10:04 AM
In the Panthers game Sterlo and Freddy commented on Kevie's "rug" and likened him to St.George winger John Chapman from the 70's ... I don't know why?

http://www.dansnrlcollectables.com/contents/media/1978%20scanlens%20dragons0003.jpg

Haha I love it.

Coaster
07-04-13, 05:04 PM
The hair has to go. It is sub consciously telling him he can only run in "One Direction"


See what I did there?

Julius Sezer
26-04-13, 08:47 AM
Gold Coast Titans winger Kevin Gordon looking to return to top speed after knee injury

TITANS winger Kevin Gordon would not wish a knee reconstruction on anyone but believes the debilitating injury has made him better on and off the field.
Gordon goes head-to-head with form Knights winger Akuila Uate on Sunday when the Titans host Newcastle at Skilled Park.

But the 23-year-old flyer is not daunted by the challenge, having regained form, speed and confidence after a long battle back from knee surgery.

"I don't think I'd want to be marking anyone else," Gordon said.

"He's one of the best wingers going around at the moment and if you want to be the best, you've got to beat the best, so I'm looking forward to it."

Gordon has regained his mantle as a strike weapon for the Titans but admits it has taken time.

"It does (take time to regain your confidence), it's always in your head," Gordon said of the injury.


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"It's been two years just of it being sore.

"This year hopefully I'll get my confidence back and be all good.

"I reckon in the next six months I'll get back to my top speed."

There were uncertain days in the recovery, which included a second bout of surgery last year to clean out the knee.

But Gordon believes the process has made him a better person and player.

"Just with all the community work and promos I did while I was injured, that made me a better person, I reckon."

And it's had its benefits on the field as well, with Gordon adding to his attacking ****nal with a right-leg jump.

"Ever since I did my left knee, I've been able to jump off my right leg and being on the left side of the field, that's what you've got to do," he said.

"So I've taken that out of it as a positive. That's all you can do. You can't change the past.

"I've got to let it go and just try to get the positive out of whatever I can get."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/gold-coast-titans-winger-kevin-gordon-looking-to-return-to-top-speed-after-knee-injury/story-e6frfggf-1226629600742

teke
26-04-13, 12:25 PM
For him to play to his strength he needs the ball in his hands from a back line move, this means Birdie has to let go of at least one or 2 of his 25 hit ups per game.

It's getting beyond a joke of how little ball he has got over the last 2 seasons.

Titanic
26-04-13, 09:25 PM
That's sort of right Teke but in fairness Bird is the second row out there not the centre. Backline moves need the centre passing it, if he wants the ball from Bird he needs to run off his shoulder.

teke
27-04-13, 02:36 PM
That's sort of right Teke but in fairness Bird is the second row out there not the centre. Backline moves need the centre passing it, if he wants the ball from Bird he needs to run off his shoulder.birds instinct is get ball hit up and do whatever the tongue desires after that. I'd prefer cutting bird out a few times

Titanic
27-04-13, 07:31 PM
a bird in the hand is worth two in bush

ozynorts
13-05-13, 10:36 AM
He still doesn't seem to have all his speed back. He made that break yesterday and had no one in front of him and 3 Dragon's got to him including a second rower running him down from behind. I hope he gets back to full strength and speed soon as we need him and Mead at full tilt to finish moved like that off.

patskE
24-06-13, 09:32 PM
mmmm kev had a good n bad game 2day... him backing away/chasing tackling is horrid... he just trys to grab their shirt to pull them down... dive at the legs... they cant run without leg, if u cant complete the tackle, at least u will trip em over with a ankle tap.. alot better then reaching for the shirt which one u miss ur grab, u loose ur speed.

K2G
27-12-13, 11:13 PM
TITANS fan favourite Kevin Gordon says he wants to lock up his future on the Gold Coast as soon as possible before helping the Philippines qualify for the next World Cup.

Gordon will play water boy for the Philippine Tamaraws when they face off against the Latin Heat at Runaway Bay on January 18.

He and Titans hooker Matt Srama's club commitments have prevented them from representing their country on the Gold Coast but Gordon is desperate to drum up big support for the friendly encounter.

"The coach (Clayton Watene) messaged me the other day asking me to be a water boy. I'm trying to promote the game. The more people the better," he said.

"It's something a bit different playing against a Latin team.

"We're hoping to step up and play at the next World Cup.

"The Philippines has to take it step-by-step to try and qualify. The next game will probably be against one of the better known sides.

"I talked to the Filipino guys and our main goal is to make the next World Cup."

The lightning winger, who has scored 50 tries in 94 games for the Titans, will then turn his focus to the club's pre-season trials and Auckland Nines.

He has returned to pre-season training in career-best shape, having completely overcome a knee reconstruction in 2011.

And the 24-year-old said he was keen to extend his tenure on the Gold Coast ahead of the final season of his current contract.

"I'd like to sort it out at the start of next year," he said.

"I haven't really thought about it yet. I'll focus on the footy, hopefully I have a good year and we can talk some business.

"I haven't had any injuries. I'm going to get a full pre-season under my belt. I've never felt better."

Gordon has been training at fullback as well as the wing and said he was excited about the roaming role he is likely to be given at the Nines.

"I wouldn't mind playing a bit of fullback but I like it on the wing as well. You get a few more tries out there," he said.

"I want to get the body fully fit for the first game and the Nines.

"I can't wait. It's going to be good to be able to run around and play a bit of footy.

"We're going to have a good crack at it and put a lot of the top guys in. It should be all right."

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/gold-coast-fan-favourite-kevin-gordon-says-he-wants-to-lock-up-his-future-at-the-titans/story-fniabrr8-1226790761280

DIEHARD
28-12-13, 12:26 AM
I have to admire Kevin and Matt for this type of committment. Im sure all of us will help the progress of Phillipines RL when we are called upon.

Titanic
28-12-13, 01:00 PM
Gee, with nothing else on, any game of footy has to be an attraction ... is the Latin team called the Salsas or perhaps the Guacamole Dips?

K2G
28-04-14, 10:59 AM
Todd Balym tweeting that Kev has been added to the NSW Country team in place of Michael Gordon.

Origin bolter?!

Crazy selection, but good on him. Hopefully he finds some form with his first rep jumper.

Congrats KG.

Nick
28-04-14, 04:49 PM
Congrats to kevvy!

This will do wonders for his confidence, its been a while since I have seen him pin the ears back and backed himself 1-on-1, hopefully getting picked for country is going to leave him buzzing to play well the rest of the season.

Titanic
29-04-14, 10:22 AM
Bolter doesn't nearly describe it but good on him.

Titanic
05-05-14, 12:30 PM
And good on him for making a fair fist of his first rep jersey ... that was an honest wingers try and he had a decent dig ... excellent.

C-Whiz
10-06-14, 09:46 AM
Does anyone know what the pre-season run times were across the team?

Kev doesn't look anywhere near as fast as he used to be, and I haven't seen any "explosiveness" for a looonnggg time.
Tighe**edit** seems to be leaving him behind, and Kev is slow to react to a lot of things that happen around him.

I wonder if the goal kicking thing is just a reason to try and make himself more valuable to the team, because we appear to have faster players inside him, and there are much better defensive options. He doesn't contest attacking bombs like he used to, seems to stand and wait more often than not, and I cringe every time he creeps up and in, leaves us really exposed, and he doesn't seem to have the turn and chase that he used to.

I'd give him a rest, try Roberts for a few weeks and see what Kevvie chooses to do about it.

TITAN PETE
26-07-14, 09:28 PM
Is not a Fullback & never should be considered one

K2G
01-07-15, 11:31 AM
Titans won’t stand in Gordon’s way as English Super League speculation mounts
TERRY WILSON GOLD COAST BULLETIN (http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/sport/nrl/titans-wont-stand-in-gordons-way-as-english-super-league-speculation-mounts/story-fnj9yd9w-1227422546619) JULY 01, 2015 12:00AM

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2015/06/30/1227422/546565-26c838ca-1eef-11e5-b97d-3497f353019d.jpg

THE Gold Coast Titans will not stand in the way of Kevin Gordon if the flying winger asks for a release from the club he has played at since 2008.

As a move to the English Super League looms closer and closer, Gordon and the Titans have been in serious discussions about his future even though he is contracted to the club until the end of 2017.

Only 25 and having joined the Titans as an under-20 *play-er from Sawtell in 2008, Gordon has had an injury-plagued season.

Whether or not the speedster is capable of another tough NRL preseason seems to be *behind the conjecture over the 116-game flanker’s *future.

Yesterday Titans coach Neil Henry certainly did not go as far as to say Gordon is a must to be retained.

“We’ve been talking to him about his future,” Henry said.

“He has a contract here for a couple of years but he’s looking at his options as well – and so are we.”

Titans sign David Shillington, former Test and Origin prop

When asked if Gordon was a required player Henry said: “He’s a great player and at his best he’s one of the best finishers in the game.

“He has been here a long time and has been a regular part of the first-grade make-up but we’ve seen some other players come up.

“Anthony Don has stepped up and played regular footy, we’ve been rotating (David) Mead and (Josh) Hoffman and Zilly (William Zillman).

“I think we have fair depth in those positions at the moment – and we’ve recruited Neme Macdonald. And we have young Leva Li.”

Gordon has been battling injuries for some time and could be tested with Burleigh in an Intrust Super Cup match this weekend when most of his Titans clubmates will have a weekend off.

Henry said for Gordon to stay in the NRL system he has to be prepared for a lengthy term of modified training, then get through a demanding preseason campaign for 2016.

“We’ll have to see if he can get through a preseason, that’s the key in all this,” Henry said.

“He really needs to be able to get the volume of work you have to sustain to be in the NRL. That volume of work is not there in the Super League and also with the softer pitches over there that may suit him

“He’s exploring every opportunity over there but he is contracted here and if he has to be on a modified program, well ... he’ll be on a modified program.

“He knows the standards to play NRL are pretty tough ...”

The Titans have the bye this weekend before fronting up to Manly.

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As a young kid, Kevvie was my favourite Titan to watch on gameday. His character off the field will be missed i reckon, and part of me will follow him on to whichever club he ends up at next. For his sake, and our club's - I hope he goes and kills it in the supereague before waiting for his titans contract to expire.

TITAN PETE
01-07-15, 09:52 PM
Good luck to Flash I wish him all the best in his future , i'm sure Super League will suit his game & he will become a cult figure once again..

teke
02-07-15, 02:23 AM
Sounds like he's off soon, goodluck Flash.

Toads
02-07-15, 05:55 AM
“He really needs to be able to get the volume of work you have to sustain to be in the NRL. That volume of work is not there in the Super League and also with the softer pitches over there that may suit him."

That's a pleasant way of putting it..

shamus
02-07-15, 07:48 AM
I think I mentioned what I am about to type in another thread ages ago (it may have been after 10pm) so here goes.........Shoot me down people.

I am not going to go into details, someone else can sit down and spend the time doing it but what about a 'loan' system. Similar (not the same) to English and European Football (soccer)

I will use Kevvie as an example...sure we can keep him in Qld Cup and he if he hits top form again (gets his speed back) and our current wingers are still doing a fine job well, who is gunna notice aside from those around him? But what if we loan him to an NRL club (they pay or at least subsidise..so Salary Cap comes into it) that is struggling for form wingers (oh, Kevvie is a bad example....there are a thousand wingers out there...but I started with Kevin so I will finish with him...but you get the idea)....we loan him out for 6 months..or a season and if he really is on the outer with our club some other club may see some benefits from him and offer to buy him. The other thing is if we are suddenly down on wingers we have the option to take him back. We also need to look at the other side (us as the borrowers)...we could have used a hooker and a halfback for the past 2 weeks.......just my thoughts, probably a lot of negatives there someone that I have not thought of but I am sure you guys will find them... :thumbsup: