LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Gold Coast Titans have acted quickly to secure one of their most promising young talents, as highly regarded dummy-half Jai Bilish has signed a long-term contract extension that will keep him with the club until the end of 2030.
Bilish is already seen internally as a vital part of the Titans' future. His new deal underscores the club's growing trust in the teenager following an impressive first pre-season in the NRL, after he has developed through the club's pathways system since he was 15.
According to the terms of the extension, Bilish will join the Titans' full-time squad in 2027, aiming for a place in the Top 30 the following year. This move reflects the club's long-term vision under new head coach Josh Hannay.
Scott Sattler, the Titans' director of football, emphasized that this extension is a strong endorsement of both Bilish and the club's player development pathway.
"Jai is exactly the type of player we want to build the future around," Sattler said. "He's shown tremendous growth in a short period of time and has a real appetite to learn, improve and do the little things well. Locking him in until 2030 provides stability for both Jai and the Titans, and we're excited to see how he continues to develop over the coming years."
Matt Keating, the Titans' pathways manager, supported these remarks, praising Bilish as a prime example of the club's long-term development strategy.
"Jai has been part of the Future Titans system since he could join at 15 and is a great example of what strong pathways and long-term development can produce," Keating said.