Tallis, Johns join Titans ownership group in ‘full-circle moment’

Gorden Tallis and Matt Johns are amongst a bunch of recent Gold Coast house owners in a historic transfer described as a “full-circle second” by majority shareholder Rebecca Frizelle.

The Titans introduced the possession modifications on Monday, with former Newcastle and Brisbane stars Johns and Tallis and their wives, Trish Johns and Gemma Elder, as a part of a radical consortium shake-up.

Tallis famous it was the primary time premiership winners had taken possession in an NRL membership, though his former teammate Darren Lockyer purchased a majority share of the London Broncos this yr.

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Gold Coast businesswoman Frizelle and husband Brett, who purchased out long-time proprietor Darryl Kelly in July, will stay majority house owners.

Award-winning journalist Hedley Thomas and spouse Ruth Mathewson in addition to two of the area’s most influential enterprise households — Billy and Jackie Cross and Michael and Jodie Atkins — full the consortium.

It comes as Josh Hannay begins as coach of the underperforming aspect, changing Des Hasler following two disappointing seasons in cost.

“We’re investing into the Titans as a result of we imagine within the membership’s potential and imagine that the enterprise acumen and professionalism of the Frizelle household will quickly see that potential realised,” Johns stated. 

“But it surely’s not simply an funding into the Titans, it is an funding into rugby league, a sport which has entered a golden interval, and can proceed its increase into the long run.”

Tallis has acted as a Titans ambassador, whereas Elder has been on the membership’s board since 2021, and Johns specifically has been a relentless sounding board for the Frizelles.

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“We’re creating an everlasting legacy for the Gold Coast,” Frizelle stated.

“We’ve got come full circle — it was by way of the encouragement and assist of the Johns, Tallis, Cross and Thomas households that we first turned concerned within the membership a few years in the past. 

“This chance has united a exceptional group of skilled leaders who share our ardour for rugby league, the Titans and our dedication to this area. 

“Their collective experience and monetary funding will strengthen each dimension of our membership — from high-performance soccer, tradition, stakeholder and fan engagement to industrial excellence. 

“Our household’s dedication to the Titans has by no means been stronger, and this consortium permits us to harness the distinctive capabilities and experience of companions who imagine wholeheartedly within the membership’s potential and have been ready to take a position financially.”

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