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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.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. 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Let us know which side youre on for UFC 167 use the hashtag #TeamLynch or #TeamJC on Twitter.Adelaide coach Don Pyke says his midfielders are keen to atone after lowering their colours in a disappointing AFL loss to Geelong.But theyll have to do it without captain Taylor Walker, who has been ruled out of Sundays clash with Essendon with an ankle complaint.Walker had scans but was cleared of serious damage after pulling up sore in the dying minutes at Simonds Stadium.The key forward spent time in a moonboot and was held back from training at full strength with the Crows opting for a cautious approach ahead of the finals.That ankle has pulled up a bit sorer than wed hoped so he wont be available this week, Pyke said on Thursday.Were hoping it will only be a one-week thing.Well probably start running him later in the weekend and bring him up for next week.Key defender Daniel Talia and onballer Richard Douglas had trained strongly and were available to play after suffering corks, Pyke said.With bottom-placed Essendon searching for their second win and the sixth-placed Crows firmly in contention for a home final, few are expecting Sundays game at Adelaide Oval to be a cloose one.ddddddddddddBut Pyke said his industrious midfield had something to prove after falling uncharacteristically short against Geelong in contested possessions and tackles.The guys are pretty keen to atone for what was a performance which wasnt like us last week, he said.Our midfield overall on the night lowered their colours to Geelong but theyre a good quality midfield and our guys have been really good for a long period of time.I expect them to bounce back this week.Walkers absence could present an opportunity for rookie key forward Harry Dear to make his AFL debut, with midfielder Cam Ellis-Yolmen and defender Jake Kelly also in the mix.But Pyke said he was reluctant to test the sides depth at such a critical point in the season.I think theres a real risk in doing that, Pyke said.If theres clearly guys who are in need of a rest or who have got injuries theyre carrying, well manage them accordingly but otherwise well keep the team rolling. 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