Superstar backrower David Fifita is ready to shun the gives of rival golf equipment and re-sign with the Titans in an enormous coup for the Gold Coast membership.
The Raiders have been reportedly hoping to lure the 22-year-old to the nation’s capital in a package deal cope with accomplice Shaylee Bent.
However, based on The Daily Telegraph, the pair will now resolve their futures individually and the Titans are reportedly assured they’ll retain their gun edge ahead.
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Fifita’s big $1.25 million per-season contract is ready to expire on the finish of the 2023 season and the Raiders and Dragons have been reportedly hoping to lure him away from the Gold Coast,
The backrower reportedly went so far as touring Canberra’s coaching floor and headquarters with Ricky Stuart.
The staff from the nation’s capital have been reportedly prepared to supply the previous Maroons ahead as much as $900,000.
As it stands, each Bent and Fifita might nonetheless land on the Raiders — however their selections gained’t be depending on one another after Canberra powerbrokers have been searching for a recruitment drive just like that of Adam Elliott and Millie Boyle on the Knights.
Contract negotiations with the Titans have reportedly been ongoing for a number of months and chief government Steve Mitchell is assured that Fifita will stay on the membership.
“It’s hard to talk retention and recruitment but we’re hopeful for a positive outcome with David,” Mitchell mentioned.
“David enjoys the environment here but we’re under no illusions in regard to how much other clubs might want David given his capability.
“I think he enjoys the club and has a good environment here. He enjoys the coaching staff and playing group.
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“Dave’s been with us for a few years and we’d certainly like him to stay.
“He’s been good and is training well, he seems to be in a good place. The reports of his training have been strong and he’s put his head down and gone to work.”
The Titans had a disappointing marketing campaign in 2022, however with a variety of recruits together with Kieran Foran and Sam Verills, coach Justin Holbrook shall be determined to climb the ladder.
Verills, who made the transfer from the Roosters forward of the 2023 season, believes former Storm and Raiders enforcer Brett White will make a giant distinction after being employed as Holbrook’s assistant.
“We’ve brought in Brett White and he’s really taking control of the defensive side,” Verrills mentioned on Brisbane’s 4BC radio.
“We know what wins games and we’ve had a lot of meetings about it in the pre-season, and that’s obviously defence.
“We’ve worked really hard as a team defending together and hitting well.
“I looked at the forward pack and the likes of Tino, Dave Fifita and I played with Isaac Liu as well and it’s such a strong forward pack and I can really see myself playing well with these guys around me.
“We’ve got a really good opportunity this year ahead of us and it’s now just getting our combinations right at training which we have been lately.”