NRL’S FIRST GHANAIAN MAKES A NAME FOR HIMSELF OFF THE FIELD

■ Born in Melbourne on February 3, 1986, and played tennis before taking up rugby league

■ After signing with the Titans in 2008, he made his NRL debut against Wests Tigers in final round of that season ■ Played second and final NRL game against South Sydney in Round 23, 2009

■ First player of Ghanaian descent to play in the NRL

■ Played more than 100 Queensland Cup matches for Tweed Heads ■ Has a degree in exercise science and sports marketing

■ Owns businesses including Mermaid Beach cafe BSKT with partners including another former Titan, Greg Bird

■ Also works for BodyScience and runs a marketing agency