Swain, Luke

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Swain to plead guilty
Tue April 17, 2007
Source: www.titans.com.au

Jetstar Gold Coast Titans forward Luke Swain will plead guilty to a lesser charge of a Grade 1 striking offence when he appears before the NRL judiciary in Sydney tomorrow night.

Charged with a grade 2 striking offence and placed on report during Friday nights win over the Brisbane Broncos, Swain and his defence team will argue the severity of the charge and look to have it down graded.

Jetstar Gold Coast Titans Managing Director Michael Searle and Barrister Geoff Bellew will attend the hearing with Swain.

It's hoped the work horse forward who's been in impressive form during the first five rounds of the season will be available for the Clubs next home game against Parramatta after sitting out this weekends clash against the undefeated Manly Sea Eagles.

The hearing will take place at 6.00pm Wednesday 18th April.

Titans team against Manly

1. Preston Campbell
2. Lelea Paea
3. Matt Rogers
4. Brett Delaney
5. Jake Webster
6. Matthew Hilder
7. Scott Prince
8. Luke Bailey
9. Clint Amos
10. Brad Meyers
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Mark Minichiello
13. Josh Graham

Interchange:
14. Kris Kahler
15. Michael Hodgson
16. Gavin Cooper
17. Nathan Friend

Please note an eighteenth man will be added to the travelling party.

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Gold Coast sign Luke Swain
Fri May 26, 2006
Source: www.titans.com.au

Penrith Panthers second rower Luke Swain became the Titan's 10th signing as the fledging club tomorrow marks its 1 year anniversary since being given the green light to join the NRL Telstra Premiership.

The 24-year-old has signed a two-year contract and is itching for the opportunity to become an integral member of the Titans first grade team when it debuts in March 2007. This opportunity has meant a huge mental change in focus for Swain who had envisaged seeing out his playing days at Penrith.

Luke said, "It's going to be massive. I thought I was always going to be a 'one club man' but the opportunity to play up there has certainly changed that thinking."

Key factors in his decision to move north were to play under Head Coach John Cartwright and along side Titans inaugural signing Preston Campbell as well as renewing acquaintances with former team mate and fellow 2003 Telstra Premiership winner Scott Sattler.

"John was my first ever reserve grade coach and he is someone I have followed and looked up to since I first saw him play grade football. To now be coached by him in first grade is just awesome. Knowing that Presto and Satts are there also has made this decision easy, as well as the opportunity to play more football at the top level," said Swain.

Cartwright rates Swain as a solid first grader and believes he can reach his potential with the Titans because of his durability, consistency and high work rate.

Cartwright said, "Luke is currently in a position where he can't realise his full potential because he is not heavy enough to fit into the mould that Penrith want for their forward pack. He has all the attributes on and off the field that fit our criteria for the start up club and I am looking forward to him joining the team."

Swain will also continue his studies in Exercise Science when he moves to the coast.

Managing Director Michael Searle said, "The contract includes the Titans funding his tertiary studies. We are pleased to be able to assist Luke to prepare for life after football - even though that is a long way off - and continue the good work that Penrith have achieved in that area with him. It is an absolute pleasure to be able to announce the signing of a first grade player the calibre of Luke Swain on our first anniversary."

Tomorrow (Saturday May 27, 2006) marks 12 months since the NRL announced it's decision to admit the Gold Coast as the 16th team to play in the competition.

Since then, the administration of the club has been implementing the business and football management plans and setting up the necessary infrastructure for the club to run efficiently in 2007 and beyond.

One of the biggest success stories to date has been the focus on junior development programs for the catchment areas.

Searle said, "The most significant achievement to date has had more to do with junior development than the very public first grade player signings, sponsorship and the business development of the Titans. It has been the creation of our Elite Titans squads that we have set up to assist in the development of elite juniors based between Ipswich and Grafton. The fact there is now a whole generation of kids that have a choice to stay at home and play in front of their families and friends is so important to everyone."

The introduction of our Coaching & Development program into schools and junior rugby leagues has seen a massive increase in the interest of young fans in the Titans.

Searle said, "These programs are only in their infancy but come March 2007 they will be in full swing. We can't wait until we can get our NRL players to assist with the promotion of this program. We have only scratched the surface but we have started and we will continue to improve these programs."

The Titans are also set to begin launching their hospitality, membership and season passes in late June through to November.

Chronological list of publicised achievements in Year 1

May 27 2005 David Gallop announces the Partnership Committee's decision to admit the Gold Coast into the National Rugby League as the 16th licence as part of an overall strategic plan for the game.
June 22, 2005 Preston Campbell ? the Titans' first signing
June 27, 2005 Luke Bailey signs with Titans
June 30 2005 Brian Carney signs with Titans
July 15, 2005 Anthony Laffranchi signs with Titans
July 18, 2005 Robina announced as the site for new stadium
August 3, 2005 Titans, Pirates and Stingers announced as final possible names for the Gold Coast team. Fan voting begins on NRL website.
August 12, 2005 Matthew Petersen signs with Titans
August 17, 2005 Luke O'Dwyer signs with Titans
August 18, 2005 Nathan Friend signs with Titans
Sept 22, 2005 Titans announced as name for the Gold Coast NRL team
Nov 11, 2005 Palladium Club membership announced
Jan 26, 2006 First Titans team compete in the Orara Valley Sevens Tournament
Feb 15, 2006 Jersey design released
Feb18, 2006 Titans Gala Charity Ball
Feb 18, 2006 Titans Cheer Squad launched
March 3, 2006 Scott Prince signs with Titans
March 14, 2006 Billy Johnstone - Head Trainer - signs with Titans
March 15, 2006 Merchandise available through website
April 20, 2006 Titans announce March 3 2007as first home game ? a trial match.
May 23, 2006 Richie Mathers signs with Titans
May 26, 2006 Luke Swain signs with Titans

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====================================================================================================== 2008 NRL Telstra Premiership Gold Coast Titans 9 games; [View] Round 2 [24 Mar 08] L 12-30 v Dragons (A). [BE] [View] Round 8 [03 May 08] L 12-13 v Knights (A). [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). [BE] [View] Round 13 [09 Jun 08] W 18-0 v Storm (H). [BE] [View] Round 16 [28 Jun 08] L 22-26 v Dragons (H). [BE] [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). [BE] [View] Round 21 [01 Aug 08] L 4-44 v Storm (A). [BE] ====================================================================================================== 2007 NRL Telstra Premiership Gold Coast Titans 22 games; 1 tries, 4 points. [View] Round 1 [18 Mar 07] L 18-20 v Dragons (H). [LK] [View] Round 2 [26 Mar 07] W 18-16 v Sharks (H). [LK] [View] Round 3 [01 Apr 07] L 6-22 v Bulldogs (A). [LK] [View] Round 4 [08 Apr 07] W 24-22 v Panthers (A). [LK] [View] Round 5 [13 Apr 07] W 28-16 v Broncos (H). [LK] [View] Round 7 [29 Apr 07] W 38-12 v Eels (H). [LK] [View] Round 8 [07 May 07] L 10-24 v Cowboys (H). [LK] [View] Round 9 [13 May 07] L 18-24 v Roosters (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t [View] Round 10 [18 May 07] L 10-28 v Dragons (A). [LK] [View] Round 11 [26 May 07] W 25-18 v Rabbitohs (H). [LK] [View] Round 12 [03 Jun 07] W 28-8 v Raiders (H). [LK] [View] Round 14 [17 Jun 07] W 16-14 v Tigers (A). [LK] [View] Round 15 [23 Jun 07] W 28-22 v Knights (H). [LK] [View] Round 16 [30 Jun 07] L 6-22 v Warriors (H). [SR] [View] Round 17 [06 Jul 07] L 18-19 v Broncos (A). [LK] [View] Round 18 [15 Jul 07] L 10-56 v Raiders (A). [LK] [View] Round 19 [20 Jul 07] L 12-36 v Bulldogs (H). [LK] [View] Round 20 [28 Jul 07] L 14-20 v Rabbitohs (A). [LK] [View] Round 21 [04 Aug 07] W 30-14 v Tigers (H). [BE] [View] Round 23 [19 Aug 07] W 22-18 v Roosters (H). [LK] [View] Round 24 [25 Aug 07] L 12-28 v Sharks (A). [LK] [View] Round 25 [02 Sep 07] L 6-50 v Storm (A). [LK] ====================================================================================================== 2006 NRL Telstra Premiership Penrith Panthers 20 games; 1 tries, 4 points. [View] Round 1 [11 Mar 06] W 24-22 v Bulldogs (A). [BE] [View] Round 2 [19 Mar 06] W 13-12 v Dragons (A). [BE] [View] Round 4 [01 Apr 06] L 20-21 v Raiders (A). [BE] [View] Round 5 [09 Apr 06] W 44-18 v Eels (A). [BE] [View] Round 6 [15 Apr 06] L 18-40 v Storm (H). [BE] [View] Round 7 [23 Apr 06] L 6-30 v Broncos (A). [BE] [View] Round 8 [28 Apr 06] L 12-40 v Sharks (H). [BE] [View] Round 12 [28 May 06] L 16-17 v Storm (A). [BE] [View] Round 13 [04 Jun 06] L 22-29 v Sea Eagles (H). [BE] [View] Round 14 [10 Jun 06] L 10-20 v Dragons (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t [View] Round 16 [24 Jun 06] W 24-20 v Tigers (H). [LK] [View] Round 17 [01 Jul 06] L 22-28 v Warriors (A). [LK] [View] Round 18 [08 Jul 06] W 24-12 v Raiders (H). [SR] [View] Round 19 [15 Jul 06] W 17-8 v Cowboys (H). [BE] [View] Round 20 [23 Jul 06] L 30-32 v Sea Eagles (A). [BE] [View] Round 21 [29 Jul 06] W 36-6 v Warriors (H). [BE] [View] Round 22 [06 Aug 06] L 26-32 v Rabbitohs (A). [BE] [View] Round 24 [19 Aug 06] W 32-28 v Sharks (A). [BE] [View] Round 25 [26 Aug 06] L 4-40 v Knights (A). [BE] [View] Round 26 [03 Sep 06] L 22-30 v Bulldogs (H). [BE] ====================================================================================================== 2005 NRL Telstra Premiership Penrith Panthers 24 games; 3 tries, 12 points. [View] Round 1 [12 Mar 05] L 14-20 v Sharks (A). [BE] [View] Round 2 [20 Mar 05] L 20-28 v Roosters (H). [BE] [View] Round 3 [26 Mar 05] W 18-8 v Dragons (H). [BE] [View] Round 4 [01 Apr 05] L 16-26 v Eels (A). [BE] [View] Round 5 [08 Apr 05] W 36-16 v Storm (H). [BE] [View] Round 6 [16 Apr 05] W 36-6 v Souths (A). [SR] [View] Round 7 [23 Apr 05] L 22-36 v Cowboys (H). [SR] [View] Round 8 [01 May 05] W 16-14 v Warriors (A). [BE] [View] Round 9 [07 May 05] L 18-26 v Raiders (H). [SR] [View] Round 10 [13 May 05] L 12-34 v Dragons (A). [BE] [View] Round 11 [22 May 05] L 22-30 v Sharks (H). [BE] [View] Round 12 [29 May 05] L 26-36 v Sea Eagles (A). [BE] [View] Round 13 [05 Jun 05] L 22-32 v Eels (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t (31st) [View] Round 15 [18 Jun 05] W 28-14 v Storm (A). [SR] 4 Pts; 1t (72nd) [View] Round 16 [25 Jun 05] L 24-28 v Knights (H). [BE] [View] Round 17 [03 Jul 05] L 14-22 v Raiders (A). [SR] [View] Round 18 [09 Jul 05] W 16-12 v Sea Eagles (H). [BE] [View] Round 19 [15 Jul 05] L 16-18 v Bulldogs (H). [BE] [View] Round 20 [23 Jul 05] L 18-38 v Cowboys (A). [BE] [View] Round 21 [30 Jul 05] W 42-34 v Warriors (H). [BE] [View] Round 22 [07 Aug 05] W 30-28 v Roosters (A). [BE] [View] Round 24 [21 Aug 05] W 22-20 v Broncos (H). [BE] [View] Round 25 [28 Aug 05] W 28-6 v Bulldogs (A). [BE] [View] Round 26 [04 Sep 05] W 38-22 v Tigers (A). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t (34th) ====================================================================================================== 2004 NRL Telstra Premiership Penrith Panthers 2 games; [View] Round 1 [12 Mar 04] L 14-20 v Knights (H). [BE] [View] Round 2 [19 Mar 04] W 34-18 v Raiders (A). [BE] ======================================================================================================

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