Josh GRAHAM [
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Fri March 13, 2009
Source: www.titans.com.auOn the eve of this Sunday's season opener at Skilled Park, Jetstar Gold Coast Titan Josh Graham's focus just got a lot clearer.
The 25-year-old centre will line up against the Newcastle Knights after undergoing successful laser refractive correction at Southport's The Eye Centre during the off-season.
According to Vision Group surgeon Dr Darryl Gregor, the procedure improved Josh's short sightedness and distance vision.
"Prior to surgery Josh could not read a single letter on the eye chart without glasses and now post- surgery he can read the bottom line with eyesight better than 20/20," Dr Gregor said.
"Many people would be unaware Josh used to play wearing contact lenses which fell out onto the field of play from time to time.
"That's obviously not the best situation to be in for a professional footballer and an inconvenience he and his team simply didn't need.
"Footballers also play in varying lighting conditions these days, so it's imperative their vision is the best it can be," he said.
Graham, who played 23 of a possible 24 matches last season, has had several weeks to get used to his improved eyesight.
"The procedure only took ten minutes each eye and I was in and out of The Eye Centre within an hour.
"It was something I needed to do to improve my game and take away those back-in-the-mind doubts about whether the lenses were going to stay in or not.
"Wearing contact lenses on the field was just so annoying. I'd get dirt behind them and there would also be a glare factor when I was playing night games.
"Now it's awesome, it's the best thing I ever did. I couldn't speak more highly of it.''
Dr Gregor has performed successful vision corrective surgery on over 17,000 patients, including then-Brisbane Bronco and current Penrith Panthers captain Petero Civoniceva, world champion boxer Joe Bugner and Olympic gold medallist, Jon Sieben.
Player Backround
Josh Graham is a former rugby union player with the Western Force and current Centre for the Gold Coast Titans.
Standing at 190 cm and weighing 104 kg, Graham is considered a powerful ball running centre or lock, second row.
Raised in Taree on the mid-North coast of NSW, Graham played rugby union for the First XV at The Southport School and has represented Australia at Schoolboy, Under 21 and Sevens level.
He had four games with the Queensland Reds before moving to rugby league and the Melbourne Storm.
In 2007 Graham returned to rugby league as an inaugural member of the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans.
Wed March 21, 2007
Source: www.titans.com.auInjury has forced Jetstar Gold Coast Titans Coach John Cartwright to make several changes ahead of Monday night's Round two clash against Cronulla at Gold Coast Stadium Carrara.
Chris Walker who starred for the Jetstar Titans with a personal haul of twelve points including two tries has undergone surgery today after fracturing a bone in his thumb late in the contest. His place will be taken by Mathew Petersen who scored three tries during a thirty minute burst for Queensland Cup side Tweed Heads Seagulls in the Curtain Raiser to the Titans debut.
Petersen was stretchered from the field after injuring his ankle, however has made a remarkable recovery to win his place in the starting line-up.
Josh Graham has replaced James Stosic on the bench with Stosic ruled out with a foot injury.
Graham was impressive during the Burleigh Bears Queensland Cup opener scoring a try and playing a vital role in several others.
1. Preston Campbell
2. Lelea Paea
3. Mat Rogers
4. Jake Webster
5. Matthew Petersen
6. Matthew Hilder
7. Scott Prince
8. Luke Bailey
9. Clint Amos
10. Kris Kahler
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Gavin Cooper
13. Luke Swain
Subs:
14. Josh Graham
15. Michael Henderson
16. Mark Minichiello
17. Nathan Friend
Coach: John Cartwright
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 2010 NRL Telstra Premiership
Gold Coast Titans
2 games; [View] Round 10 [14 May 10] L 6-28 v Broncos (A). [CT]
[View] Round 12 [31 May 10] L 16-30 v Roosters (H). [CT]
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2009 NRL Telstra Premiership
Gold Coast Titans
15 games; [View] Round 1 [15 Mar 09] W 34-20 v Knights (H). [CT]
[View] Round 2 [21 Mar 09] L 10-16 v Dragons (A). [CT]
[View] Round 7 [27 Apr 09] L 20-34 v Panthers (A). [BE]
[View] Round 9 [10 May 09] L 18-23 v Knights (A). [CT]
[View] Round 10 [15 May 09] L 18-32 v Broncos (A). [BE]
[View] Round 13 [08 Jun 09] W 28-24 v Dragons (H). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [13 Jun 09] W 24-20 v Roosters (A). [BE]
[View] Round 16 [27 Jun 09] W 28-12 v Warriors (H). [BE]
[View] Round 17 [05 Jul 09] L 28-34 v Raiders (A). [SR]
[View] Round 21 [31 Jul 09] L 18-34 v Cowboys (H). [BE]
[View] Round 22 [09 Aug 09] W 30-10 v Warriors (A). [LK]
[View] Round 23 [14 Aug 09] W 22-14 v Rabbitohs (A). [LK]
[View] Round 25 [29 Aug 09] W 36-24 v Tigers (H). [BE]
[View] Round 26 [05 Sep 09] L 4-38 v Sea Eagles (A). [BE]
[View] Finals Week 1 [12 Sep 09] L 32-40 v Broncos. [BE]
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2008 NRL Telstra Premiership
Gold Coast Titans
23 games; 3 tries, 12 points.
[View] Round 1 [14 Mar 08] W 36-18 v Cowboys (H). [BE]
[View] Round 2 [24 Mar 08] L 12-30 v Dragons (A). [BE]
[View] Round 3 [29 Mar 08] W 18-4 v Sharks (H). [BE]
[View] Round 4 [05 Apr 08] W 32-12 v Raiders (H). [BE]
[View] Round 5 [11 Apr 08] W 28-20 v Eels (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 6 [18 Apr 08] W 26-24 v Broncos (H). [BE]
[View] Round 7 [27 Apr 08] W 36-24 v Warriors (H). [LK]
[View] Round 8 [03 May 08] L 12-13 v Knights (A). [LK]
[View] Round 10 [16 May 08] W 24-20 v Bulldogs (H). [BE]
[View] Round 11 [25 May 08] L 18-20 v Tigers (A). [BE]
[View] Round 12 [01 Jun 08] L 14-30 v Sharks (A). [LK]
[View] Round 13 [09 Jun 08] W 18-0 v Storm (H). [BE]
[View] Round 15 [23 Jun 08] L 23-24 v Rabbitohs (A). [BE]
[View] Round 16 [28 Jun 08] L 22-26 v Dragons (H). [LK]
[View] Round 17 [04 Jul 08] L 14-34 v Sea Eagles (H). [BE]
[View] Round 18 [11 Jul 08] W 32-28 v Roosters (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 19 [19 Jul 08] L 22-36 v Panthers (H). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [26 Jul 08] L 4-46 v Raiders (A). [LK]
[View] Round 21 [01 Aug 08] L 4-44 v Storm (A). [BE]
[View] Round 22 [11 Aug 08] L 12-32 v Knights (H). [BE]
[View] Round 23 [16 Aug 08] W 26-20 v Cowboys (A). [CT]
[View] Round 24 [22 Aug 08] L 21-25 v Broncos (A). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 25 [01 Sep 08] L 10-28 v Sea Eagles (A). [CT]
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2007 Queensland Cup
Burleigh Bears
1 games; 1 tries, 4 points.
[View] Round 1 [17 Mar 07] W 38-12 v Ipswich (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
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2007 NRL Telstra Premiership
Gold Coast Titans
10 games; 1 tries, 4 points.
[View] Round 2 [26 Mar 07] W 18-16 v Sharks (H). [BE]
[View] Round 3 [01 Apr 07] L 6-22 v Bulldogs (A). [BE]
[View] Round 4 [08 Apr 07] W 24-22 v Panthers (A). [CT]
[View] Round 6 [22 Apr 07] L 6-20 v Sea Eagles (A). [LK]
[View] Round 7 [29 Apr 07] W 38-12 v Eels (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t (32nd)
[View] Round 8 [07 May 07] L 10-24 v Cowboys (H). [BE]
[View] Round 9 [13 May 07] L 18-24 v Roosters (A). [BE]
[View] Round 19 [20 Jul 07] L 12-36 v Bulldogs (H). [CT]
[View] Round 22 [11 Aug 07] L 6-30 v Warriors (A). [LK]
[View] Round 25 [02 Sep 07] L 6-50 v Storm (A). [BE]
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2005 NRL Telstra Premiership
Melbourne Storm
1 games; 1 tries, 4 points.
[View] Round 11 [21 May 05] L 16-26 v Bulldogs (H). [CT] 4 Pts; 1t (80th)
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