Gold Coast Titans vs Penrith Panthers
Carrara Stadium, Friday 2nd March 7:30pm.
Referee: TBA
Team Notes:
Titans:
Gold Coast forwards Brad Meyers (ankle) and Mark Minichiello (thumb) have been ruled out while prop Michael Henderson returns from a hamstring strain.
John Cartwright has named Chris Walker at fullback for the club's trial against Penrith at Carrara on Friday night.
Walker, 27, is virtually assured of landing a one-year incentive-based contract with the Titans following his impressive pre-season form but he won't be signing the deal until next week.
Panthers:
Teams:
TITANS:
1. Chris WALKER
2. Matt PETERSEN
3. Mat ROGERS
4. Jake WEBSTER
5. Lelea PAEA
6. Matt HILDER
7. Scott PRINCE
8. Luke BAILEY
9. Clint AMOS
10. Michael HENDERSON
11. Anthony LAFFRANCHI
12. Gavin COOPER
13. Luke SWAIN
Interchange:
14. James STOSIC
15. Kris KAHLER
16. Luke O'DWYER
17. Preston CAMPBELL
18. Richie MATHERS
19. Brett DELANEY
20. Josh GRAHAM
21. Smith SAMAU
PANTHERS:
Paul AITON
Matthew BELL
Joel CLINTON
Matthew CROSS
Brett FIRMAN
Michael GORDON
Craig GOWER
Luke LEWIS
Junior MOORS
Luke PRIDDIS
Frank PULETUA
Tony PULETUA
Luke ROONEY
Interchange:
Nathan SMITH
Peter WALLACE
Trent WATERHOUSE
Rhys WESSER
Brendan WORTH
Nick YOUNGQUEST.
Jetstar Titans v Penrith Panthers
Friday night March the 2nd and for the first time EVER the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans will play on the Gold Coast, in front of a community that has waited eight long years to have a team back playing in the National Rugby League.
The match against Penrith is the Clubs final trial before the Telstra Premiership opener and Coach John Cartwright will field his strongest line up against his old club the Penrith Panthers.
Luke Swain, Preston Campbell and Football Manager Scott Sattler also have fond memories of their time at the Panthers as all were part of the Clubs 2003 Premiership winning team.
There?ll be little time for pleasantries this time round though with the Titans look to put on a good show for what promises to be a capacity crowd at Carrara Stadium.
Don?t miss your chance to be apart of this historic event, book your game tickets and season memberships through Ticketek on 07 34046669 right now and get ready to take off with the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans in 2007.
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