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Atkins steals the show as Titans celebrate opening of new venue
Sat March 15, 2008
by Matthew O'Neill
Youngster Jordan Atkins enjoyed a memorable NRL debut last night scoring four tries as the Gold Coast toppled the Johnathan Thurston Cowboys 36-18 in an upset victory at the opening of Skilled Park last night.

A bumper crowd of 26,974 packed into the new Robina based venue, which is without doubt the most impressive mid-sized stadium in Australia and a stark resemblence to Wigan's JJB Stadium.

Atkins played with Queensland Cup side Burleigh Bears last year and won promotion into the Titans NRL squad through the affiliation the Titans have with the Bears. Atkins made a name for himself stealing the limelight in a night of great celebrations on the Gold Coast.

However, the honour of scoring the first try at the new venue belonged to unfashionable and hard working forward Luke Bailey who crashed over in the 11th minute with Scott Prince converting. Much the same happened 22 years ago when unheralded Parramatta forward Steve Sharp was the lucky first try scorer when the new and impressive Parramatta Stadium opened for the first time in 1986.

North Queensland equalised five minutes later with former Bulldogs and Bradford centre Ben Harris scored with Thurston adding the extras.

Atkins crossed for two tries in the space of five minutes to put the Titans up 16-6 and Anthony Laffranchi extended their lead to 22-6 heading into half-time.

Thurston scored and converted right on the half-time break to bring the Cowboys back within 10 points at the break.

The Titans regained control during the second half and Atkins 3rd try in the 51st minute pushed the home side well clear at 30-12 with Prince earlier kicking a penalty goal. Prince landed another penalty goal to ensure the Gold Coast of victory.

North Queensland kept pushing for points and was rewarded with Thurston scoring his second try in the 72nd minute, but it was fitting that Atkins had the final say on the match and his 4th try sealed a memorable night of Rugby League on the Gold Coast.

The crowd of just under 27,000 last night is the biggest crowd to attend a first grade match on the Gold Coast passing the 1994 figure of 22,000 when the Gold Coast upset defending premiers Brisbane Broncos at Cararra Stadium.

Everyone involved with the new stadium at Robina should be extremely proud of themselves and our great game has landed itself a great venue and a genuine identity in Australia's fastest growing area. If there's one away game supporters should travel to than the Gold Coast Titans clash is shaping up as the game and venue to attend - not to mention all the other attractions on the Gold Coast.

Meanwhile, in the Toyota Cup match preluding the NRL fixture the Gold Coast ensured a great beginning to the night disposing of North Queensland 46-10.


QRL Judiciary Update
Fri June 1, 2007
by Queensland Rugby League
Source: www.qrl.com.au

Burleigh Bears centre Jordan Atkins has escaped suspension for a dangerous throw, receiving a downgrade at the QRL judiciary.

Atkins was originally charged with a grade two dangerous throw, carrying a three-week ban in the worst-case scenario. By successfully applying for a downgrade and then entering an early plea, Atkins instead received 93 demerit points.

The amount is seven demerit points short of a week's suspension, but will be added to any subsequent offences in the next 12 months.

In the only other Qld Wizard Cup judicial matter this week, Peter Penaia of the Central Comets was given a five-week suspension after taking the early plea to three separate offences.

Sent off in the Comets' 40-16 loss to Toowoomba last Sunday, Penaia conceded to two counts of a grade two careless high tackle (7th, 30th minute) and one of a grade four striking charge (75th minute).

In FOGS Cup, Scott Hartshorn of the Sunshine Coast Falcons has received a week's suspension for a grade two reckless high tackle.

Tyson Lofipo of the Ipswich Jets narrowly avoided a month off from football, receiving 393 points and three weeks on the sideline for a grade three dangerous throw.

Tweed Heads' Colts players Dylan Landon and David Moore were both outed for a week for a grade one dangerous throw.

News sent by: www.qrl.com.au

====================================================================================================== 2008 NRL Telstra Premiership Gold Coast Titans 14 games; 7 tries, 28 points. [View] Round 1 [14 Mar 08] W 36-18 v Cowboys (H). [WG] 16 Pts; 4t [View] Round 2 [24 Mar 08] L 12-30 v Dragons (A). [WG] [View] Round 3 [29 Mar 08] W 18-4 v Sharks (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t [View] Round 4 [05 Apr 08] W 32-12 v Raiders (H). [WG] [View] Round 13 [09 Jun 08] W 18-0 v Storm (H). [WG] [View] Round 15 [23 Jun 08] L 23-24 v Rabbitohs (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t [View] Round 16 [28 Jun 08] L 22-26 v Dragons (H). [WG] [View] Round 20 [26 Jul 08] L 4-46 v Raiders (A). [WG] [View] Round 21 [01 Aug 08] L 4-44 v Storm (A). [WG] [View] Round 22 [11 Aug 08] L 12-32 v Knights (H). [WG] [View] Round 23 [16 Aug 08] W 26-20 v Cowboys (A). [WG] [View] Round 24 [22 Aug 08] L 21-25 v Broncos (A). [WG] [View] Round 25 [01 Sep 08] L 10-28 v Sea Eagles (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t [View] Round 26 [07 Sep 08] L 12-28 v Tigers (H). [WG] ====================================================================================================== 2007 Wizard Queensland Cup Burleigh Bears 7 games; 3 tries, 12 points. [View] Round 1 [17 Mar 07] W 38-12 v Ipswich (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t [View] Round 2 [24 Mar 07] W 30-8 v Central Comets (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t [View] Round 3 [31 Mar 07] W 34-24 v Young Guns (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t [View] Round 4 [08 Apr 07] L 14-16 v Dolphins (A). [CT] [View] Round 5 [13 Apr 07] L 16-29 v Aspley Broncos (H). [CT] [View] Round 6 [21 Apr 07] W 38-24 v Souths Logan (A). [CT] [View] Round 10 [19 May 07] L 38-44 v Tweed Heads (H). [CT] ====================================================================================================== 2006 Wizard Queensland Cup Burleigh Bears 8 tries, 32 points. ======================================================================================================

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