Friend extends Titans deal
April 22, 2008 THE Gold Coast Titans have re-signed hooker Nathan Friend for next season and are in discussions to have him remain at the club beyond 2009.
The Titans elected to take up an option in Friend's existing contract which will see the Toowoomba Junior remain in Gold Coast colours until the end of next season.
Managing director Michael Searle said the club was also looking into the possibility of extending his contract beyond 2009, with discussions continuing with his management about his long-term future on the Gold Coast.
"We're really pleased to be able to extend Nathan?s contract for next year and the fact we are negotiating beyond that highlights how much we think of him and his importance to the club," said Searle.
?He is a key member of the playing staff and a real natural leader."
Since joining the Gold Coast outfit last season after playing behind Test hooker Cameron Smith at Melbourne, Friend has become a regular in the forward pack ? playing 29 of the club?s 30 NRL games to date.
Friend said he was excited about the future of the Gold Coast club and was hopeful of remaining beyond 2009.
"I can see something building at the club and I'd love to be around for longer if we could come to an agreement," said Friend.
"It's nice to know where I stand for next year. If I can lock something in further, that would great."
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Friend Re-signs With Titans
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Congrats
Wish him luck for the future
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Am I the only one that for a sec thought that was resign, as in quit? haha awesome news though!
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yeah i thought he meant quit aswell. I was going to stay 'big loss' But now, Awesome re-signing.
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Its great news but i feel they should hav got this wraped up mths ago.
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Great news. very good re-sigining.
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I AM SUPER STOKED
Lets all wear headgear this sunday
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Thats a great sign that the Titans are moving forward and not baackwards
Great news
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Nice!
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mate? i do....every game................(go the LEGION Helmet...........lol)
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I AM SUPER STOKED
Lets all wear headgear this sunday
OT: great signing....cant wait to see him continue at our club in the great years to come............
NEW! SOUTH! WALES!
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Good On Him For Signing On, Smart Move By The Managment Poachers Would Be Getting Ready With His Form...
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Thats wat i was thinking thats why i say they should of had him signed ages ago Originally Posted by hully gully
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Iwonder How Many Others Are Coming Up For This Sort Of Revue,we Did Set The Bench Mark Getting Rogers Early Didn't We, Wouldn't Like That To Happen To Us..though...
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Awesome news for the Titans, hope he remains after 2009 as well.
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great news because i can bet that friend would have atrracted plenty of interest from other clubs
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