Jackpot Jayden jags fresh deal

THE Titans have staved off poaching threats from NRL rivals, including a proposed fourth Queensland team, to secure boom utility Jayden Campbell to an upgraded deal.

Campbell has inked a three-year extension to remain at the Titans until the end of 2024 in a coup for the Gold Coast ahead of Thursday night’s crucial showdown with the Knights at Sunshine Coast Stadium.

The son of Titans legend Preston Campbell made his first-grade debut at the same venue against the Storm in June and he faced Melbourne again last week, impressing with a two-try haul in just his fourth NRL game.

The 21-year-old was contracted to the Titans until the end of next year, but with the NRL considering a second Brisbane team for entry in 2023 or 2024, Gold Coast hierarchy have closed the door on a bidding war for Campbell.

The livewire fullback or five-eighth said he had no interest in quitting the Titans as he looked to uphold a Gold Coast family legacy.

“I have grown up on the Gold Coast since I was six years old, I’ve played all my footy here so I’m stoked to be staying at the club,” he said.