2011 Squad, Signings & Rumours Thread

[TITAN PETE]

As of today.

Additions: Luke Capewell (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Joe Vickery (St George Illawarra Dragons), Richie Williams (Burleigh Bears, Queensland Cup).

Losses: Mat Rogers (Retirement), Jordan Atkins (Parramatta Eels), Ryan Tongia (Cronulla Sharks), Aaron Cannings (Released), Josh Graham (Released).

Signed On Again: Kevin Gordon, Bodene Thompson.

Off Contract: Shannon Walker, Clinton Toopi, Riley Brown, Matt White.

I hope some of this is wrong. Would love to have seen Shannon Walker hit his stride and I don't know why Mat White wouldn't be picked up again. He played well last season and had real impact on opposition defensive lines.

Whitey signed a 2 year extension & was well deserved , close to our best forward last year

[Supergoose]

Whitey signed a 2 year extension & was well deserved , close to our best forward last year

When he started to hold onto the football he made excellent charges and some good tackles. Let's hope he can pick up where he left off last season.

[bigjim]

Whitey signed a 2 year extension & was well deserved , close to our best forward last year

Thanks. Really pleased and relieved to hear it.

[Titanic]

ditto - looking forward to watching him step-up again this year

[Boofhead]

Still looking for contract years on:

SIMPKINS Ryan
LAWRENCE Brenton
SRAMA Matt
CAPEWELL Luke
VICKERY Joe

If anyone is in the loop?

[TITAN PETE]

Still looking for contract years on:

SIMPKINS Ryan
LAWRENCE Brenton
SRAMA Matt
CAPEWELL Luke
VICKERY Joe

If anyone is in the loop?

What happens halfway through this season will determine who gets an upgrade but i'm, sure Matt Srama will be re-signed.

More importantly i believe is that Friendy is re-signed as his contract runs out at the end of this season & my concern is that he had to fight for his current contract when Searle was looking elsewhere, i hope he gets a 2 year extension as he deserves it

[DFC005]

http://www.zerotackle.com.au/rugby-l...-coast-titans/

Still a few holes in that list as well.

[psmitty]

RUSH ON FOR STAR RAIDER TOM LEROYD-LAHRS
The Daily Telegraph February 14, 2011

RAMPAGING Raiders forward Tom Learoyd-Lahrs hopes to remain in Canberra, but yesterday nominated Newcastle and the Gold Coast as two potential suitors he would happily entertain.
Learoyd-Lahrs is off contract at the end of this season and there is sure to be no shortage of clubs keen to secure his signature.

Knights chief executive Steve Burraston told The Sunday Telegraph his club would be in the market for a marquee player and would closely watch Learoyd-Lahrs.

The big Raider returned from the NRL All Stars clash and said last night he was in no rush to sort his future, but Newcastle and the Titans were two clubs located close to his family.

"I'm hoping to stay in Canberra, I love the club and what they have done for me, but I've also got a young family and have lots to consider," said Learoyd-Lahrs, who will become a father for the third time in May.

"One reason I would consider Newcastle is because my wife's family is in Tamworth, which is only a short drive, and I've also got family on the Gold Coast.

"But I'll leave it to my manager to sort out and I'll just focus on playing good footy."

Learoyd-Lahrs will form a potent forward line with David Shillington and Brett White this season. Parramatta should be another club to contact Learoyd-Lahrs given that his father-in-law, Shane, is an Eels tragic.



He would be worth considering to strengthen our pack

[Ryan]

RUSH ON FOR STAR RAIDER TOM LEROYD-LAHRS
The Daily Telegraph February 14, 2011

RAMPAGING Raiders forward Tom Learoyd-Lahrs hopes to remain in Canberra, but yesterday nominated Newcastle and the Gold Coast as two potential suitors he would happily entertain.
Learoyd-Lahrs is off contract at the end of this season and there is sure to be no shortage of clubs keen to secure his signature.

Knights chief executive Steve Burraston told The Sunday Telegraph his club would be in the market for a marquee player and would closely watch Learoyd-Lahrs.

The big Raider returned from the NRL All Stars clash and said last night he was in no rush to sort his future, but Newcastle and the Titans were two clubs located close to his family.

"I'm hoping to stay in Canberra, I love the club and what they have done for me, but I've also got a young family and have lots to consider," said Learoyd-Lahrs, who will become a father for the third time in May.

"One reason I would consider Newcastle is because my wife's family is in Tamworth, which is only a short drive, and I've also got family on the Gold Coast.

"But I'll leave it to my manager to sort out and I'll just focus on playing good footy."

Learoyd-Lahrs will form a potent forward line with David Shillington and Brett White this season. Parramatta should be another club to contact Learoyd-Lahrs given that his father-in-law, Shane, is an Eels tragic.



He would be worth considering to strengthen our pack

He would be an awesome signing. Just what we need!

[TITAN PETE]

Agree with Ryan he's definatley the type of player we need especially when u consider Meyers will be gone next year & possibly Bailey too

[Titan Dad]

2011 GOLD COAST TITANS SQUAD
Players are listed in their preferred positions & squad is subject to change

FULLBACK
WALKER Shannon 2011 - 2012 Option
ZILLMAN William 2012

WING/CENTRE
GORDON Kevin 2014
MEAD David 2013
MICHAELS Steven 2012
PEYROUX Dominique 2011
TOMANE Joseph 2011
TONGA Esikeli 2011
TOOPI Clinton 2011
VICKERY Joe ?

FIVE EIGHTH/HALFBACK
CAMPBELL Preston 2011
CAPEWELL Luke ?
PRINCE Scott ? 2014
RANKIN Jordan 2011
WILLIAMS Richie Trial

HOOKER
FRIEND Nathan 2011
LAWTON Kayne 2011
SRAMA Matt ?

FRONT FROW
BAILEY Luke 2011
HENDERSON Michael 2012
LAWRENCE Brenton ?
MATTHEWS Will 2011
MEYERS Brad 2011
PAGE Luke ?
WHITE Matthew 2012

LOCK
BIRD Greg 2011 - 2013 Option
HARRISON Ashley 2012

BACK ROW
JAMES Ryan 2014
LAFFRANCHI Anthony 2011
MINICHIELLO Mark 2012
RIDGE Ben 2013
TAGATAESE Sam 2013
THOMPSON Bodene 2013 - 2014 Option

UTILITY
BROWN Riley 2011
O’DWYER Luke 2012

COACH
CARTWRIGHT John 2016


IN
CAPEWELL Luke Rabbitohs
MICHAELS Steven Mid Season - Broncos
PEYROUX Dominique Tweed Seagulls
VICKERY Joe Dragons
WESTON Dayne Burleigh Bears

OUT
ATKINS Jordan Eels
BERDIE Selasi Released
CANNINGS Aaron Released
CHALK Marshall Released
GRAHAM Josh Released
ROGERS Mat Retired

I know Luke PAge is on the books till the end of the 2012 season. He seems to be a work in progress for the Titans, does anybody know anything about him other than he played for the 20's last year

[Titan Dad]

Totally agree with you Titan Pete, James is a must along with Ridge. What do you think of the young front rower Page.

[TITAN PETE]

Totally agree with you Titan Pete, James is a must along with Ridge. What do you think of the young front rower Page.

Page is definitely a player of the future, probably a season or 2 away from grabbing a spot in the starting 17 but the kid plays the game hard

[TITAN PETE]

Tom Learoyd-Lahrs has re-signed with the Raiders for 3 more years....

[Boofhead]

Watching a few of his hit ups yesterday made me wish he was going to be in the sky blue, but oh well!