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Hilder waltzes to Newcastle
Wed July 4, 2007
Source: www.newcastleknights.com.au

The Newcastle Knights are proud to announce Gold Coast Utility, Matt Hilder has agreed to terms until at least the end of the 2009 season.

The Cronulla junior will call EnergyAustralia Stadium home from next season, signing a two year deal.

"He's a valuable utility player," said Knights Coach, Brian Smith.

"We feel we needed to add some versatility to our forward pack. He has dummy half, five-eighth and back row skills and he's also a competent goal kicker.

"Matt has a terrific personality and sense of humour and he's a great team man so he'll fit in well at the Knights."

News sent by: www.newcastleknights.com.au

Titans sign Matt Hilder
Tue August 15, 2006
Source: www.titans.com.au

Consistent Cronulla utility Matt ("Trouble") Hilder has agreed to a one year deal with the Gold Coast Titans, the twenty-four year old, the 25th player to be added to Coach John Cartwright's impressive NRL Roster.

A mobile player with exceptional skills, Hilder is as comfortable in the pack - as he is at five eighth. Hilder's versatility making him a perfect final choice to close out the Titans squad.

Gold Coast Titans Head Coach John Cartwright said, "Had I known Matt was off contract earlier we certainly would have made securing his services a much higher priority, he is a quality recruit, a strong runner, a talented ball player and there are a lot of tries scored around him."

A Cronulla Junior, Hilder shocked many at the Sharks and in the Shire when he instructed his Manager to contact the Gold Coast Club and begin negotiations.

Comment from Matt Hilder, "I love the Club's attitude and I am excited about what they are setting out to achieve. I believe there will be good opportunity for me to prove myself under Coach John Cartwright and with the quality squad they have pulled together on the Gold Coast."

Cartwright believes the change will do Hilder the world of good and that the Titans have signed him at just the right time.

Comment from John Cartwright, "There is a thought that a player only really graduates in the top grade once he has registered a hundred first grade games. Matt's almost reached that milestone early in his career. I feel the change and the opportunity of coming to a team like the Titans will see him develop from strength to strength."

Hilder has been one of the Sharks most consistent players since joining Cronulla's senior ranks in 2003 when he was voted both Rookie and Forward of the year. "Trouble" as he is affectionately known (because he is no trouble) made his NRL debut against the Melbourne Storm on March 16 2003. (Rnd 1).

To date Hilder has played 82 games scoring 19 tries and kicking 30 Goals for a total of 136 points.

"Matt is our 25th signing", said Gold Coast Titans Managing Director Michael Searle "and whilst some may think this would bring to an end our player recruitment this is not the case. The acquisition of additional player talent capable of supporting our team will require a squad of about 35 players. I would not rule out further player signings which may include recruits with NRL experience to reinforce that objective."

Gold Coast Titans Squad:

Forwards: Matt Hilder (Sharks) Daniel Conn (Bulldogs) James Stosic (Sharks), Mark Minichiello (Souths) Clint Amos (Cowboys) 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: Lelea Paea (Roosters) Brett Delaney (Eels) Jake Webster (Melbourne Storm) Gavin Cooper (Cowboys) 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

Newcastle Knights 
7 games; [View] Round 1 [15 Mar 08] W 30-14 v Raiders (H). [BE] 
[View] Round 2 [22 Mar 08] W 13-12 v Sea Eagles (H). [BE] 
[View] Round 3 [28 Mar 08] L 23-24 v Eels (A). [BE] 
[View] Round 4 [06 Apr 08] L 20-26 v Warriors (A). [BE] 
[View] Round 6 [20 Apr 08] W 34-20 v Roosters (A). [BE] 
[View] Round 8 [03 May 08] W 13-12 v Gold Coast (H). [DH] 
[View] Round 9 [12 May 08] L 4-18 v Storm (A). [BE] 
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2007 NRL Telstra Premiership

Gold Coast Titans 
19 games; 1 tries, 4 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [18 Mar 07] L 18-20 v Dragons (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 2 [26 Mar 07] W 18-16 v Sharks (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 3 [01 Apr 07] L 6-22 v Bulldogs (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 4 [08 Apr 07] W 24-22 v Panthers (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 5 [13 Apr 07] W 28-16 v Broncos (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 6 [22 Apr 07] L 6-20 v Sea Eagles (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t (44th)
[View] Round 7 [29 Apr 07] W 38-12 v Eels (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 8 [07 May 07] L 10-24 v Cowboys (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 9 [13 May 07] L 18-24 v Roosters (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 10 [18 May 07] L 10-28 v Dragons (A). [F8] 
[View] Round 11 [26 May 07] W 25-18 v Rabbitohs (H). [BE] 
[View] Round 12 [03 Jun 07] W 28-8 v Raiders (H). [BE] 
[View] Round 14 [17 Jun 07] W 16-14 v Tigers (A). [BE] 
[View] Round 15 [23 Jun 07] W 28-22 v Knights (H). [BE] 
[View] Round 16 [30 Jun 07] L 6-22 v Warriors (H). [LK] 
[View] Round 18 [15 Jul 07] L 10-56 v Raiders (A). [BE] 
[View] Round 19 [20 Jul 07] L 12-36 v Bulldogs (H). [F8] 
[View] Round 20 [28 Jul 07] L 14-20 v Rabbitohs (A). [BE] 
[View] Round 25 [02 Sep 07] L 6-50 v Storm (A). [BE] 
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2006 VB NSWRL Premier League

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 
22 goals, 44 points. 
		 
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2006 NRL Telstra Premiership

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 
13 games; 1 tries, 4 points. 
		 [View] Round 4 [01 Apr 06] W 24-22 v Rabbitohs (H). [BE]
[View] Round 5 [08 Apr 06] L 24-28 v Roosters (H). [BE]
[View] Round 6 [16 Apr 06] L 16-42 v Tigers (A). [LK]
[View] Round 11 [21 May 06] L 24-32 v Bulldogs (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 12 [27 May 06] W 34-20 v Warriors (H). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [10 Jun 06] W 26-4 v Cowboys (A). [BE]
[View] Round 15 [17 Jun 06] W 15-12 v Sea Eagles (H). [BE]
[View] Round 16 [24 Jun 06] W 26-16 v Knights (A). [BE]
[View] Round 17 [02 Jul 06] L 12-26 v Broncos (A). [BE]
[View] Round 18 [09 Jul 06] L 10-22 v Tigers (H). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [21 Jul 06] L 12-28 v Storm (A). [BE]
[View] Round 21 [28 Jul 06] L 18-22 v Knights (H). [DH]
[View] Round 22 [05 Aug 06] L 10-12 v Warriors (A). [BE]
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2005 NRL Telstra Premiership

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 
20 games; 3 tries, 12 points. 
		 [View] Round 1 [12 Mar 05] W 20-14 v Panthers (H). [BE]
[View] Round 2 [20 Mar 05] L 20-46 v Sea Eagles (A). [BE]
[View] Round 3 [26 Mar 05] W 18-10 v Eels (A). [BE]
[View] Round 4 [03 Apr 05] W 26-12 v Bulldogs (H). [BE]
[View] Round 5 [09 Apr 05] W 38-6 v Cowboys (H). [BE]
[View] Round 7 [23 Apr 05] L 12-16 v Broncos (H). [BE]
[View] Round 8 [30 Apr 05] W 30-10 v Storm (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t (79th)
[View] Round 9 [07 May 05] W 28-24 v Warriors (H). [BE]
[View] Round 10 [15 May 05] W 32-26 v Raiders (A). [BE]
[View] Round 11 [22 May 05] W 30-22 v Panthers (A). [BE]
[View] Round 12 [28 May 05] L 26-34 v Eels (H). [BE]
[View] Round 17 [03 Jul 05] L 10-22 v Broncos (A). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [24 Jul 05] L 10-20 v Dragons (A). [BE]
[View] Round 21 [31 Jul 05] L 6-46 v Tigers (H). [BE]
[View] Round 22 [06 Aug 05] W 40-16 v Storm (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t (27th)
[View] Round 23 [13 Aug 05] L 8-14 v Roosters (A). [BE]
[View] Round 24 [21 Aug 05] W 68-6 v Sea Eagles (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t (18th)
[View] Round 25 [27 Aug 05] L 14-44 v Knights (A). [LK]
[View] Round 26 [03 Sep 05] L 22-26 v Souths (H). [SR]
[View] Finals Week One [10 Sep 05] L 22-28 v Dragons (A). [BE]
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2004 NRL Telstra Premiership

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 
2 games; [View] Round 1 [13 Mar 04] L 6-12 v Tigers. [LK]
[View] Round 2 [20 Mar 04] L 20-24 v Bulldogs (A). [LK]
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