Titans strive for excellence

(By Benjamin Strick and Nick McTague – Bond University Journalism Students)

A new $20 million Gold Coast Titans training facility was unveiled last week in preparation for the Titans’ build-up to next year’s rugby league season. 

The centre’s construction started earlier this year and Titans players had their first training session in the facility two weeks ago.

Titans chairman and co-founder Paul Broughton said the facility would add to the reputation the Titans had already built in their four year history.

He said when people would think of the Titans they would associate them with Skilled Stadium and the Centre of Excellence. 

 “I think the biggest part of the Centre of Excellence is the fact that when a team visits they’ll be able to use the great training facilities there,” Mr Broughton said.

“It just shows that we aren’t just a regional stadium and that for a team that has only been around for four years we are really making some headway.

“The Centre of Excellence is going to be a great part of the Titans’ image; it’s going to add to the grand prospect of the Gold Coast’s rugby team.”
Mr Broughton said the new centre would also assist injured players with their rehabilitation process.

“The facility has a full rehabilitation centre to assist with problems such as knee injuries which are quite common with rugby players, but we will also cater for other sports people that need physical rehabilitation,” he said.

“The focus of the centre is going to be around the already well-made achievements the Titans have made, we have made relationships with local health, sports and fitness professionals to assists with the sports side of things.”

Varsity Lakes resident and Titans fan Bradley Stubbs said it was great to see a football club as young as the Titans getting involved in supporting its community.

“It’s great to see the club getting behind the locals,” Mr Stubbs said.

“I hope they continue with their community-driven effort,” he said.