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Season over for Henderson
Sat April 14, 2007
Source: www.titans.com.au

Jetstar Gold Coast Titans Prop Michael Henderson's season is over as a result of a leg injury he sustained in last night's triumph over the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.

One of the better performers in last night's clash Henderson will undergo surgery this afternoon to insert a tibial nail after suffering a spiral fracture to the right tibia four minutes from full time. The injury happened when Henderson fell awkwardly in a tackle while running the ball out of his own half.

Henderson vowed to return as quickly as possible, "This is devastating, but as hard as it is to take at the moment I am just going to focus on ensuring I recover well and return to training as soon as humanly possible. How long that takes is a little early to tell at the moment, we'll just have to wait and see how the surgery goes this afternoon and the rehab process when I am back on my feet."

Coach John Cartwright who is also disappointed by the extent of Henderson's injury said, "Michael was just beginning to hit his straps and last night's performance was proof that he was starting to stamp himself. It is unfortunate for him and the club and we wish him a speedy recovery."

One of the first to visit Henderson in the medical rooms at Suncorp Stadium was fellow Prop Luke Bailey who has been a mentor for the young front rower now and at their former club the Dragons.

Bailey said, "It is devastating for Mick because he has done everything asked of him and more during the long pre-season and the first five rounds of the season.

"Tonight I think Michael proved himself as an outstanding young front rower and I wish him all the best and look forward to playing with him again in the not too distant future."

Henderson will remain in hospital for 2-3 days and all going well is expected to begin rehab in 8 weeks.

News sent by: www.titans.com.au

Henderson signs with Titans
Wed June 28, 2006
Source: www.titans.com.au

St George Illawarra Prop Michael Henderson today became the 16th signing of the NRL's newest club the Gold Coast Titans.

The 21-year-old is looking forward to making his own way as a reputable front rower and the Gold Coast Titans is the perfect vehicle.

Titans Head Coach John Cartwright said, "I think that's a major reason for him coming. He's been in a queue down there behind Bailey, Ryles, Simms and Poore and they have some other guys coming through in Wicks etc so I definitely see him coming in and being a leader. The best thing about him is that he's got a fair bit of first grade experience, he's only 21 years old and I love having young fellows in the side who have first grade experience and still have their best playing years ahead of them.

Henderson said, "I will always have fond memories of being a Dragon. I've had nothing but great times there. At the same time I am looking forward to a fresh start and to meeting and playing with a group of new blokes and basically trying to build a name for myself. At the Dragons, we've had so many great front rowers and great young players coming through I just want to try and do well for myself and hopefully from a team's point of view we can have a real good start to a successful club here"

Cartwright rates the former Griffith junior as an important component to an already impressive forward pack.

Cartwright said, "He turns 22 when he comes to us. It is really important for the balance in the side that we've got some good hard heads in the front row and now we've got a good young fellow to add to them. Luke Bailey holds him in high regard and I know when it's tough in games, Bailey likes to have him on the field with him. He's a tough boy, he doesn't lie down and when he gets hit he gets back to his feet. He's the perfect mould for a front rower."

Henderson sought advice from Bailey in making the decision to move to the Gold Coast.

Henderson said, "Bull (Luke Bailey) and I have always got on and he is a great bloke that was a big part of my decision. I had a good yarn to him about coming up here and he had nothing but good things to say about the place and the people so gaining that advice from him was good."

Henderson came to the Gold Coast to check out his future home city and attended a Kids to Kangaroos training clinic before heading back to Sydney this afternoon.

Gold Coast Titans signings to date:
Forwards: Michael Henderson (Dragons) Michael Hodgson (Raiders) Frank Puletua (Panthers) Luke Bailey (Dragons) Anthony Laffranchi (Tigers) Luke Swain (Panthers) Brad Meyers (Bradford) Nathan Friend (Storm) Luke O'Dwyer (Eels)

Backs: Steve Turner (Melbourne Storm) Preston Campbell (Panthers) Brian Carney (Newcastle) Matt Petersen (Eels) Scott Prince (Tigers) Richie Mathers (Rhinos) Josh Graham (Western Force)

News sent by www.titans.com.au

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2008 NRL Telstra Premiership

Gold Coast Titans 
3 games; [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). [BE] 
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2007 NRL Telstra Premiership

Gold Coast Titans 
5 games; 1 tries, 4 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [18 Mar 07] L 18-20 v Dragons (H). [BE] 
[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). [PR] 
[View] Round 5 [13 Apr 07] W 28-16 v Broncos (H). [PR] 4 Pts; 1t (58th)
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2006 NRL Telstra Premiership

St.George-Illawarra Dragons 
17 games; [View] Round 1 [10 Mar 06] L 15-24 v Tigers (A). [BE]
[View] Round 2 [19 Mar 06] L 12-13 v Panthers (H). [BE]
[View] Round 3 [26 Mar 06] W 44-14 v Rabbitohs (A). [BE]
[View] Round 4 [02 Apr 06] W 26-12 v Broncos (H). [PR]
[View] Round 5 [08 Apr 06] L 6-54 v Knights (H). [PR]
[View] Round 6 [15 Apr 06] W 26-24 v Sea Eagles (A). [BE]
[View] Round 8 [29 Apr 06] L 10-24 v Storm (A). [BE]
[View] Round 9 [07 May 06] L 12-30 v Sharks (A). [BE]
[View] Round 10 [13 May 06] W 22-16 v Warriors (H). [PR]
[View] Round 12 [26 May 06] W 38-12 v Knights (A). [BE]
[View] Round 13 [02 Jun 06] W 8-1 v Eels (H). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [10 Jun 06] W 20-10 v Panthers (A). [BE]
[View] Round 18 [09 Jul 06] W 38-28 v Rabbitohs (H). [BE]
[View] Round 19 [14 Jul 06] L 16-22 v Bulldogs (H). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [23 Jul 06] L 12-31 v Raiders (A). [BE]
[View] Round 24 [20 Aug 06] W 46-16 v Tigers (H). [BE]
[View] Round 25 [26 Aug 06] W 18-4 v Sharks (H). [BE]
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2005 NRL Telstra Premiership

St.George-Illawarra Dragons 
12 games; [View] Round 11 [21 May 05] W 18-16 v Knights (A). [BE]
[View] Round 12 [29 May 05] L 16-24 v Storm (A). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [12 Jun 05] W 34-4 v Cowboys (H). [BE]
[View] Round 15 [19 Jun 05] W 28-10 v Souths (A). [BE]
[View] Round 19 [17 Jul 05] W 36-10 v Sea Eagles (A). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [24 Jul 05] W 20-10 v Sharks (H). [BE]
[View] Round 21 [29 Jul 05] W 44-6 v Roosters (H). [BE]
[View] Round 23 [14 Aug 05] W 24-4 v Broncos (A). [BE]
[View] Round 24 [21 Aug 05] W 25-22 v Eels (H). [BE]
[View] Round 26 [04 Sep 05] W 36-28 v Knights (H). [BE]
[View] Finals Week One [10 Sep 05] W 28-22 v Sharks (H). [BE]
[View] Qualifying Finals [24 Sep 05] L 12-20 v Tigers. [BE]
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2004 NRL Telstra Premiership

St.George-Illawarra Dragons 

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Henderson, Michael

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