Gold Coast sport’s biggest talking points of 2020
As NRL expansion talks heat up, a leading Gold Coast coach says the region has the talent to sustain team No.3. Discover the details behind his stance as we reveal the stories that provided the biggest talking points of 2020. READ THE FULL LIST
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FEARS the COVID-19 virus would make for a quiet year of sporting news ultimately proved unfounded.
From local sport to the highest levels, drama and intrigue ruled at almost every turn.
These were the 10 stories that got Gold Coasters talking the most.
1. SHOCKING TRUTH BEHIND TITAN’S REFUSAL TO GET VACCINATION
Leading Gold Coast medical professionals are pleading with Titans NRL star Bryce Cartwright to reconsider his decision to reject a code-wide request to be vaccinated against the flu.
2. SUNS MAKE DECISION ON COLLINGWOOD’S ADAM TRELOAR
Is the door still open for Adam Treloar to join a Queensland club? We reveal whether the Gold Coast Suns will pursue the out-of-favour Collingwood star here.
3. WHY PROCTOR’S BITING CHARGE WAS A JOKE FROM START TO FINISH
It started out with claims of biting on the field and ended as a joke off it. READ OUR RANT ON TITAN’S BITING
4. COAST RACING IDENTITY BACKS NIGHT RACING FOR GC600
A Gold Coast identity is backing a big change to the GC600, saying it will build on recent momentum. FIND OUT ABOUT THE DETAILS
5. SUNS CHANGING LIST STRATEGY
The Suns list strategy has changed from seeking something they don’t have, to holding all the cards and knowing what to do with them. Coach Stuart Dew details the change in mindset around their list strategy. Plus, why he never pushed the panic button and overhauled their plan amid losing streak.
6. TITANS CONFIRM HISTORIC FIFITA SIGNING
The Gold Coast Titans have confirmed the three-year signing of Brisbane Broncos forward David Fifita.
7. ALLEGED ASSAULT OF WOMAN SPARKS BRAWL AT GCPL FINAL
PALM Beach Soccer Club President Michael Hanns has vowed to undertake a cultural overhaul after an ugly brawl broke out between Sharks and Surfers Paradise supporters in the aftermath of the Gold Coast Premier League grand final on Saturday night.
8. CLUBS ‘FACING RUIN’ IF THEY RETURN TO PLAYING
The State Government has been warned in an explosive email that Gold Coast rugby league clubs face financial ruin if games and training return under strict COVID-19 safety rules. Here’s why.
9. AFL’S VERDICT ON BROADBEACH PLAYER PAYMENTS
The AFL has handed down its verdict following an investigation into alleged player payment policy breaches by the Broadbeach Cats. DISCOVER THE DETAILS OF THE RESULT HERE.
10. WHY SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND IS CRYING OUT FOR THIRD NRL TEAM
As NRL expansion talks heats up, the coach of one of the high schools in southeast Queensland that has turned the art of player development into a science says the region has the talent to sustain team No.3.
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