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Fri February 13, 2009
Source: www.titans.com.auHigh-flying winger Jordan Atkins says he is even hungrier to become a mainstay of the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans backline this season.
Coming off the highs and lows of his debut season in the NRL, Atkins said he finally felt he belonged in first grade and was determined to make the most of his opportunity.
Last year, the Stanthorpe Gremlins junior burst onto the NRL scene with four tries on debut.
However, the highs of that experience were tempered by struggles with form and injury at times throughout the season.
"I know I'm more hungry,'' said Atkins, when asked what he had learnt from his own experience in 2008.
"Last year I sort of felt like I didn't belong. But this year I've sat down and spoke to Carty (coach John Cartwright) and this is where I want to be and I want to be here for a few more years.
"I learnt a lot and matured a lot. I'm trying to be a bit more of a consistent player this year ? last year I was a bit hot and cold and had a few mistakes in me but hopefully that's in the past.''
Atkins will kick-start his 2009 campaign for the Jetstar Titans in Saturday night's pre-season trial match against Brisbane at Wynnum's Kougari Oval, hoping a top performance will earn him a spot in the following weekend's trial against Cronulla in Darwin.
Titans coach John Cartwright has named an extended 26-man squad for the Broncos trial, with Atkins named to start the match in the centres.
He is one of eight outside backs pushing for the Titans' two wing spots for the club's round one clash with Newcastle at Skilled Park on Sunday, March 15.
"We've got a lot of young guys coming through who have been training really well and they've got plenty of talent,'' he said.
"Then we've got some of the older guys like Brenton Bowen who has been training exceptional.
"It's going to be tough to get a spot so hopefully I go alright on the weekend and can get up to Darwin next weekend and maybe push for a spot up there as well.''
News Source:
www.titans.com.auSat 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.
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 2012 NRL Telstra Premiership
Parramatta Eels
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2011 NRL Telstra Premiership
Parramatta Eels
12 games; 3 tries, 12 points.
[View] Round 5 [10 Apr 11] L 0-38 v Storm (A). [WG]
[View] Round 7 [24 Apr 11] W 22-18 v Titans (H). [WG]
[View] Round 8 [01 May 11] L 0-30 v Dragons (A). [WG]
[View] Round 10 [14 May 11] L 26-40 v Cowboys (A). [WG]
[View] Round 11 [23 May 11] W 40-6 v Cronulla (H). [WG] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 12 [28 May 11] L 6-8 v Knights (A). [WG]
[View] Round 13 [03 Jun 11] D 14-14 v Dragons (H). [WG]
[View] Round 15 [20 Jun 11] L 18-22 v Sea Eagles (A). [WG]
[View] Round 16 [25 Jun 11] L 12-25 v Canberra (A). [WG]
[View] Round 18 [08 Jul 11] W 22-6 v Wests Tigers (H). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 19 [16 Jul 11] L 22-23 v Panthers (A). [WG]
[View] Round 20 [22 Jul 11] L 7-8 v Canterbury (A). [WG]
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2010 NRL Telstra Premiership
Gold Coast Titans
5 games; 1 tries, 4 points.
[View] Round 7 [26 Apr 10] W 24-22 v Sea Eagles (A). [BE]
[View] Round 24 [23 Aug 10] W 23-14 v Roosters (A). [WG]
[View] Round 25 [28 Aug 10] L 16-30 v Sharks (A). [WG] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 26 [03 Sep 10] W 21-18 v Tigers (H). [WG]
[View] Finals Week 1 [10 Sep 10] W 28-16 v Warriors. [WG]
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2009 NRL Telstra Premiership
Gold Coast Titans
9 games; [View] Round 1 [15 Mar 09] W 34-20 v Knights (H). [WG]
[View] Round 2 [21 Mar 09] L 10-16 v Dragons (A). [WG]
[View] Round 22 [09 Aug 09] W 30-10 v Warriors (A). [CT]
[View] Round 23 [14 Aug 09] W 22-14 v Rabbitohs (A). [CT]
[View] Round 24 [23 Aug 09] W 20-10 v Sharks (H). [CT]
[View] Round 25 [29 Aug 09] W 36-24 v Tigers (H). [CT]
[View] Round 26 [05 Sep 09] L 4-38 v Sea Eagles (A). [CT]
[View] Finals Week 1 [12 Sep 09] L 32-40 v Broncos. [CT]
[View] Finals Week 2 [18 Sep 09] L 2-27 v Eels. [BE]
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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]
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2007 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]
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2006 Queensland Cup
Burleigh Bears
8 tries, 32 points.
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