The Gold Coasts controversial surge from $151 outsiders to unlikely finalists is being attributed to the conviction of coach Neil Henry, who has been rewarded for a stellar 2016 campaign with a one-year contract extension. Mark Streit Jersey .Already signed for next year, an option has been activated following the clubs top eight finish that will keep Henry on Queenslands glitterstrip until at least the end of 2018.Ahead of their first finals appearance since 2010 against Brisbane on Friday, co-captain Nathan Friend has paid tribute to the man known as King.While a chorus of knockers began the year writing off the side, Friend said the former Raiders and Cowboys coach had turned the organisation around.He said Henrys strength of character in moving some players on he thought werent pulling their weight and attracting Jarryd Hayne, Nathan Peats and Konrad Hurrell had been pivotal.Hes moved in and hes got rid of the guys he thought werent worthy of the club and may have inhibited the performance on the field, Friend said.And hes recruited really well. He knew what he wanted to get out of the squad and hes got a group of young guys more than capable this year and beyond.I see nothing but good going forward.The Titans began the season teetering on the edge after a string of blows including players in court over a cocaine scandal, the loss of star three-quarter James Roberts to a contract bungle and the departures of playmaker Aidan Sezer and State of Origin prop Nate Myles.The clubs depth was also tested with young halfback Kane Elgey suffering a season-ending knee injury on the first day of pre-season.Friend said they were now taking pride in proving people wrong.The so-called experts thought we were no chance and thought wed be at the bottom of the table, Friend said.Weve proven to ourselves, not anyone else, that the effort we put in through the season has amounted to this.The young guys weve got there can lift another level come Friday.While Henry acknowledged the clubs difficulties, he deflected praise to his playing group.Its been a bit difficult in context of our ownership model too and what we had to do around training facilities, movement, players on contract and moving players as well, Henry said.Its all evolving I suppose to try and change the roster, its not always easy.All season theyve been willing to work hard for each other. Its a feather in their cap the way theyve handled things. Brendan Gallagher Jersey . "Hes going to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an interview. Artturi Lehkonen Jersey . LUCIE, Fla. http://www.canadiensauthority.com/authen...nadiens-jersey/ . With Parker having a quiet game for once, Nicolas Batum and Boris Diaw provided the scoring as France won its first major basketball title by beating Lithuania 80-66 on Sunday. It was a victory that ended a decade of frustration for Parker and a talented French generation, which lost the final against Spain two years ago and took bronze in 2005.Paul Merson will attempt to end Matt Le Tissiers winning run when the Soccer Saturday pundits go head-to-head in Sky Sports Fantasy Six-a-Side for the Merseyside derby. Le Tiss has beaten all in his path so far in the charity winner-stays-on challenge, thumping Phil Thompson on Saturday Night Football as he selected hat-trick hero Sergio Aguero as his Elite Player while Thommo went for Diego Costa.The Soccer Saturday pundits with the most wins come the final weekend of the season will battle it out to land £1,000 for the charity of their choice. Fantasy Six-a-Side Pick your team here for the chance to win the ￡10,000 jackpot. The usual £10,000 is up for grabs twice this week for entrants of the free-to-play game, with Tuesdays clash between Newcastle and Manchester City plus Liverpool v Everton, with the latter the subject of this weeks head-to-head.With no player values, formations or position requirements in Sky Sports Fantasy Six-a-Side, the pundits can pick whoever they want except for only one of the four Elite Players, who are Daniel Sturridge, Philippe Coutinho, Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley.Heres who the Soccer Saturday pundits are selecting...Matt Le Tissiers teamPhilippe Coutinho - He has got the ability to be one of the Premier Leagues top players and Im hoping hell add to a tally of four goals from his last six appearances in all competitions.Simon Mignolet - Im expecting Everton to rest a few ahead of their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday so Ill back Mignolet to keep a clean sheet.Dejan Lovren - His performances have improved a lot recently and scoring his first goal for the club against Dortmund will have done his confidence no harm. He also scored a couple when he was at Southampton so hopefully he can get another one on Wednesday. Dejan Lovren celebrates his late winner against Dortmund Nathanial Clyne - Hes playing for his place in Roy Hodgsons side and has been the one former Saint who has really performed consistently since joining Liverpool. Jacob de la Rose Jersey. amadou Sakho - Im putting all my eggs in the clean sheet basket here. Sakho was also on the scoresheet against Dortmund so fingers crossed hell do so again.Roberto Firmino - Im a bit surprised hes not one of the Elite Players, having scored nine and set up seven this season, and Id be very surprised if hes not in most teams. Fantasy Six-A-Side points scoring breakdown Paul Mersons teamDaniel Sturridge - Hes top drawer and I still think hes the best English forward when he is on his day.Divock Origi - He has been getting better and better and Id like to see Klopp play both Sturridge and Origi and really have a good go.Adam Lallana - He makes things happen and Im hoping hell be able to create plenty of chances, while has also got goals in him. April schedule Roberto Firmino - He is Liverpools top goalscorer because he gets himself in lots of scoring positions and tends to take his chances.James Milner - He does what it says on the tin week-in-week out and Ill be relying on him to complete plenty of passes and create a few chances.Simon Mignolet - Le Tiss has been clever in loading his team with defenders as Everton are probably going to field a weakened side. Ill be hoping that its a goal fest, but the smart money would be on Liverpool keeping a clean sheet.Who makes your VI? 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