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Matty Johns, Greg Bird, Mat Rogers in brush with death
* Sport Confidential with Tyson Otto
* From: The Daily Telegraph
* December 22, 2010 12:00AM
RETIRED league star Mat Rogers and cyclist Robbie McEwen were last night being hailed as heroes after saving a man who fell off the back of a boat when potentially lethal carbon monoxide fumes filled their boat 400m out to sea off the Gold Coast.
Rogers, McEwen, NRL and Channel 7 identity Matthew Johns and Titans star utility Greg Bird were among a group of nine people travelling back to the Gold Coast from Stradbroke Island on a hired 30-foot motor yacht in the lead-up to the Mat Rogers Celebrity Golf Classic to raise funds for Rogers' 4ASD Kids charity.
But the passengers were inhaling the undetectable gas from exhaust fumes building up in the boat and six of the nine on board, including Johns and Bird, collapsed.
One man, who was standing at the back of the boat, fell over the railing when he became disoriented and lost consciousness.
Despite being badly disoriented himself, Rogers was the first to dive into the water after the man. He was followed quickly by McEwen, whose high-altitude training experience made him less susceptible to the fumes.
The pair made sure to keep the unconscious man's head above water and were able to drag him back into the boat.
"They deserve a big wrap," Johns said yesterday.
"Mat reckons his head was spinning when he hit the water, but it didn't stop him.
"It was amazing. He might have saved that guy's life. Actually, he did save that guy's life."
The boat made it safely back to shore, where all nine on board were treated by paramedics.
Six of those, including the man who fell overboard, were taken to hospital and later discharged.
But the drama could have been much worse - a large group of children was due to travel on Rogers' boat but at the last minute was moved to one of the other two boats used in the excursion.
Rogers said it was the scariest moment of his life and was extremely apologetic to everyone caught up in the drama..
The golf event raised nearly $200,000 for the charity, which supports treatment options for children with autism.
McEwen, who suffered a severe headache when he returned to shore, downplayed his role in the heroic rescue. "It was a dramatic boat ride, for sure, but it all turned out OK, which is the main thing," he said.
* Sport Confidential with Tyson Otto
* From: The Daily Telegraph
* December 22, 2010 12:00AM
RETIRED league star Mat Rogers and cyclist Robbie McEwen were last night being hailed as heroes after saving a man who fell off the back of a boat when potentially lethal carbon monoxide fumes filled their boat 400m out to sea off the Gold Coast.
Rogers, McEwen, NRL and Channel 7 identity Matthew Johns and Titans star utility Greg Bird were among a group of nine people travelling back to the Gold Coast from Stradbroke Island on a hired 30-foot motor yacht in the lead-up to the Mat Rogers Celebrity Golf Classic to raise funds for Rogers' 4ASD Kids charity.
But the passengers were inhaling the undetectable gas from exhaust fumes building up in the boat and six of the nine on board, including Johns and Bird, collapsed.
One man, who was standing at the back of the boat, fell over the railing when he became disoriented and lost consciousness.
Despite being badly disoriented himself, Rogers was the first to dive into the water after the man. He was followed quickly by McEwen, whose high-altitude training experience made him less susceptible to the fumes.
The pair made sure to keep the unconscious man's head above water and were able to drag him back into the boat.
"They deserve a big wrap," Johns said yesterday.
"Mat reckons his head was spinning when he hit the water, but it didn't stop him.
"It was amazing. He might have saved that guy's life. Actually, he did save that guy's life."
The boat made it safely back to shore, where all nine on board were treated by paramedics.
Six of those, including the man who fell overboard, were taken to hospital and later discharged.
But the drama could have been much worse - a large group of children was due to travel on Rogers' boat but at the last minute was moved to one of the other two boats used in the excursion.
Rogers said it was the scariest moment of his life and was extremely apologetic to everyone caught up in the drama..
The golf event raised nearly $200,000 for the charity, which supports treatment options for children with autism.
McEwen, who suffered a severe headache when he returned to shore, downplayed his role in the heroic rescue. "It was a dramatic boat ride, for sure, but it all turned out OK, which is the main thing," he said.
**Gold Coast Titans player claims to have been hurt in 'lovers' tiff'**
by Greg Stolz
From: The Courier-Mail
April 11, 2011 12:00AM
A GOLD Coast Titans player has been embroiled in an alleged domestic violence incident with the player claiming to be the victim.
Police were called to a Gold Coast Highway residence at Miami about 2am yesterday after a disturbance involving the player and a woman.
The man was believed to have been drinking earlier in the night at nightspots around Broadbeach.
A police spokesman said a 23-year-old woman was due to appear in Coolangatta Magistrates Court today in relation to a domestic violence incident involving a 27-year-old man.
Police sources said the woman was believed to have gone to the player's residence, woken him up and tried to get in.
The footballer is believed to have resisted and a scuffle ensued in which the man reportedly suffered a minor injury.
**The woman is believed to be considering a domestic violence counter-claim, police said.**
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Gold Coast Titans chief executive Michael Searle said last night he had investigated the incident and was confident the player had done the right thing.
"I've spoken to (the player), the young woman involved, her brother and the police and at this stage, the club won't be taking any further action," he said.
"This seems to be little more than a lovers' tiff and everyone's a little bit embarrassed. But (the player) is the aggrieved party here."
by Greg Stolz
From: The Courier-Mail
April 11, 2011 12:00AM
A GOLD Coast Titans player has been embroiled in an alleged domestic violence incident with the player claiming to be the victim.
Police were called to a Gold Coast Highway residence at Miami about 2am yesterday after a disturbance involving the player and a woman.
The man was believed to have been drinking earlier in the night at nightspots around Broadbeach.
A police spokesman said a 23-year-old woman was due to appear in Coolangatta Magistrates Court today in relation to a domestic violence incident involving a 27-year-old man.
Police sources said the woman was believed to have gone to the player's residence, woken him up and tried to get in.
The footballer is believed to have resisted and a scuffle ensued in which the man reportedly suffered a minor injury.
**The woman is believed to be considering a domestic violence counter-claim, police said.**
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Gold Coast Titans chief executive Michael Searle said last night he had investigated the incident and was confident the player had done the right thing.
"I've spoken to (the player), the young woman involved, her brother and the police and at this stage, the club won't be taking any further action," he said.
"This seems to be little more than a lovers' tiff and everyone's a little bit embarrassed. But (the player) is the aggrieved party here."
Is it really smart to parading Bird's name when they clearly don't name the player?
Fair enough, just checking.
Hope they're not speculating based on his previous track record.
Hope they're not speculating based on his previous track record.
Another repeat offender.
Some of these baffoons just won't learn.
I don't know what the courts are thinking but guys like Todd Carney, Watmough & Bird - if they keep getting in trouble for the same thing (Carney for example) they'd have to realize they just aren't learning anything and go for the stricter punishment.
Got a 10 month license suspension, if he was Dazza from the local he'd be doing time right now.
Ridiculous.
Some of these baffoons just won't learn.
I don't know what the courts are thinking but guys like Todd Carney, Watmough & Bird - if they keep getting in trouble for the same thing (Carney for example) they'd have to realize they just aren't learning anything and go for the stricter punishment.
Got a 10 month license suspension, if he was Dazza from the local he'd be doing time right now.
Ridiculous.
happy_tiger
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I thought that the Titans were only allowed at Titanium bar for after hours drinks . And also thought the players were told that drinking elsewhere would result in trouble .Story might not be correct but said numerous nightspote around Broadie . Pretty sure Titanium bar is at Surfers . Not a major issue but rules are rules
you_know_who
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/gold-coast-titans-clear-greg-bird-of-any-wrongdoing-freeing-the-origin-star-tol-face-wests-tigers/story-e6frexnr-1226037607125
Dead set he had them conned all game.
I'm not one to criticise refs but in all honesty they were shocking.
I counted about 4 penalties the Titans got while he was in possession of the ball and every time it was for a 'strip' when really it was Bird making it look like a strip through a dropped ball from a loose carry.
:wtf
I'm not one to criticise refs but in all honesty they were shocking.
I counted about 4 penalties the Titans got while he was in possession of the ball and every time it was for a 'strip' when really it was Bird making it look like a strip through a dropped ball from a loose carry.
:wtf
tigergirlz
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He is a deadset cat!
biggest_tigers_fan
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i was at the game and he spent most the game laying down like a pussy.I hate this mug
