The Gold Coast Titans will acknowledge Leagueability player Hudson Wicks, who sadly passed away last week, at tomorrow's game.
Hudson proudly wore the Titans jersey for over seven years and was a passionate and committed member of the club’s Adaptive Rugby League program. He also represented the Australian Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) team on five occasions – a testament to his talent, determination and love for the game.
The club, and particularly Leagueability program, have rallied together in recent days in the wake of the sad news.
With Leagueability scheduled as the curtain raiser games before the Titans take on the Raiders in the NRL, it is a fitting opportunity to celebrate a much-loved member of the program.
The club will be doing the following as part of the day;
- Black armbands will be worn by Leagueabilty players and coaches during their matches.
- Hudson’s debut jersey number four (#4) will be placed side of field during the Adaptive rugby league match.
- At the conclusion of Adaptive rugby league game players and coaches will move to centre tunnel to form a guard of honour.
- Hudson’s family (parents Fred and Tracy along with siblings, Scarlet and Archer) will then walk from centre tunnel, through the players guard of honour to collect Hudson’s jersey.
- Hudson's Blue team number four jersey will be retired from use during Adaptive rugby league games for the remainder of 2025 season in his honour.
- The Titans' NRL team will be wearing black armbands as a mark of respect.
Hudson first became involved with the Titans in Year 10 while attending Aquinas College. Through his involvement in the program, he found not only a team, but a family – and later, meaningful employment with Midway Metals under the guidance and mentorship of his coach, Craig Wallace.
He will be remembered as the teammate everyone wanted by their side – always smiling, full of energy, and known for his kind and generous heart. On the field, he thrived on the competition and physicality of rugby league, giving his all every time he laced up his boots.
The Titans Leagueability will be the curtain raiser fixtures at the Titans v Raiders NRL match on Sunday 20 April at Cbus Super Stadium, with matches commencing from 12:05pm.
- Gates Open: 12PM
- Inclusive Rugby League kick-off: 12.05PM
- Adaptive Rugby League kick-off: 12.45PM
- Hudson’s jersey retirement: Approx. 1.20PM
Hudson's funeral details have now been confirmed and further detail can be found here.
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