Bird likely signing with the Titans, according to Telegraph

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Bird would be a God amongst the Shire mentality plebs that have flocked to SE Queensland in their droves over the last few decades
 
I thought the Cowboys were hot favouries to get Greg Bird.The Cowboys are in need of a quality 5/8 and playing outside JT would really enhance his playing ability and Greg Bird is without doubt a class player.A lot of supporters are against this though as I read in the local paper this week not because of the playing skills but because of his off field antics.Everyone is entitled to another chance.Even big Willie Mason can attract interest from the Dragons and the Storm.Either of these clubs could be what he needs to get his game on track.
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The Broncos are now looking at Greg Bird at 5/8 and moving Darryn Lockyer to fullback.The Cowboys are saying they are now not interested in Greg Bird.Amazing this off season goss….
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<big>**Rogers would make way for Bird at Titans**</big>
By Wayne Heming 18:52 AEST Wed Dec 2 2009

It could cost him his No.6 jumper but Mat Rogers would love to see Greg Bird resume his NRL career with Gold Coast.

With Bird weighing up his club options after successfully overturning a conviction of recklessly wounding his girlfriend, Rogers said on Wednesday he would welcome fellow five-eighth Bird at the Titans.

And Rogers is ready to sit on the bench if that is what it takes to secure the former Test star.

Gold Coast are favoured to snare Bird if he returns to the NRL, after North Queensland reportedly pulled out of the chase, but Bird is still considering returning to Les Catalans in France where he played this year after being cut loose by Cronulla.

"He'll be a great asset wherever he ends up and if that's us he will strengthen our squad and you need more than 17 players to win a comp these days," Rogers said.

Rogers wasn't worried about any baggage the controversial Bird could bring with him given the club's culture and reputation under coach John Cartwright.

"Look, it doesn't matter who you are, if you don't (behave) you won't be at the Titans," said Rogers.

"That's the mandate that comes from the top and I think all the players take pride in that and pride in what we've started to build here on the Gold Coast.

"I'm sure if he comes here, he'll be coming here to play footy and we'd looking forward to having him."

Would he look forward to possibly handing over his position in the team to him though?

"It doesn't bother me, honestly," said Rogers.

"Very few players play 24 games a year, I think we had one last season and none the year before.

"We need a squad of players that when someone's out, they can step in and deliver.

"Having Greg Bird would add to that. Whether he starts, whether he plays back-row, five-eighth, it doesn't bother me.

"It doesn't bother me where I play.

"If what's best for the team is me sitting on the bench, then I'll sit on the bench or if I have to watch, I'll watch, that's how it is."

Rogers was one of a dozen NRL stars who had lunch with 60 children from Camp Quality and other charities at the One Community Christmas lunch at Sea World on the Gold Coast on Wednesday.

"It's pretty emotional and inspiring to be honest and it would be great if this (charity work) was the headline in the newspaper more regularly," said Rogers.

Rogers, whose young son Max suffers from autism, was all for players doing what they could to cheer kids battling illnesses and also their parents.

"It brings a tear to your eye, speaking to some of the parents," said Rogers.

"As a parent with a kid with challenges, it can really take it's toll and wear you out, so it's great the kids and the parents and players can all have a good day together.
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Heard on the radio the Titans have a press conference for today - expected to announce Bird signing.
 
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Greg Bird joins Gold Coast Titans for 2010 NRL premiership season
By staff writers
December 07, 2009 Gold Coast Titans have confirmed that Greg Bird will join the club for the 2010 NRL premiership, the player having signed a one-year deal.
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Bird agreed a contract with three one-year options, in a deal approved by the NRL.
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Bird returns to the league after successfully appealing a court conviction for recklessly wounding his girlfriend.
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He spent the last season with Les Catalans in France after being cut loose by Cronulla, but he rejected a new offer from the Suepr League club to join the Titans

Year at a time ….I wonder why......... :astonished:
 
the best way to answer his critics is have a very good season on field, and no mention of trouble off the field for then entire season.
as we know and have come to expect, the media will be watching his every move waiting for any opportunity to report any indiscretion.
 
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