REMEMBER WHEN

HE’S a country boy at heart who prefers the fresh air and open spaces.

But Preston Campbell said he found his “home” on the Gold Coast and wanted to remain on the tourist strip after he finished his playing career with the Titans.

“I’ll definitely be hanging around the Gold Coast,’’ said Campbell of his plans for life after football.

“The kids are settled up here, the missus and I love it up here, so it’s probably where I’ll end up staying.

“I’m hoping to play footy for a few more years, but then I’d like to do something with the club.”

Campbell is one of the NRL’s genuine Mr Nice Guys.

During a time when sporting headlines were forever dominated by players behaving badly, Campbell is the complete opposite of the stereotyped modern footballer.

He regularly goes out of his way to not only help boost the club’s work within the community but also to help individuals.

The truth is, he doesn’t do it just because he has to – he does it because he likes it.

It is a path which he hopes to follow as a career for life after football.

“I’ve got a certificate in youth work and community services, so whether it be working in the community or welfare for the club, I’d love to stay involved,’’ he said.

“It’s a bit unfortunate, we do get a bit of time off training-wise and sometimes you just have to sit down and relax and recover from training sessions, but I’d love to do it more often.”