No half measures for JC as inspiration strikes close to home

From creating history to flexing some acting skills it has been a different kind of pre-season for Titans star Jayden Campbell.

With the Titans forced to wait an extra week to start their season due to a Round 1 bye, Campbell was kept busy during the pre-season, spending most of his time perfecting his new role as Des Hasler's No.7.

It's been well documented that the Titans have an abundance of talented fullbacks - including Campbell and his new five-eighth partner AJ Brimson - with some questioning how the duo will fare guiding the team, especially with Foran out of the side long term with a biceps injury.

He also doesn't have to look too far for encouragement.

Father Preston, though remembered more widely for his feats at fullback or five-eighth, was playing halfback when he won the 2001 Dally M Medal.