Titans playmaker Kane Elgey bound for Manly Sea Eagles in 2019

UNWANTED Titans playmaker and former rookie sensation Kane Elgey has secured his future in the NRL after signing a two-year deal with Manly.

Kane ELGEY (Tweed Heads Seagulls) — Photo SMPIMAGES.COM / Newscorp Australia — Action from the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) Intrust Super Cup round 12 clash between the Tweed Heads Seagulls v Sunshine Coast Falcons, played at Piggabeen Stadium, West Tweed Heads NSW.

UNWANTED Titans playmaker Kane Elgey has secured his future in the NRL after signing a two-year deal with Manly.

Elgey has finally closed the door on months of uncertainty by agreeing to terms with the Sea Eagles, with the lure of playing alongside Daly Cherry-Evans a key factor in his decision.

Elgey had interest from the Bulldogs and Knights, but has settled on Manly, finalising his future in the lead up to Gold Coast’s clash with Penrith.

The 24-year-old has fallen out of favour at the Titans. Elgey started the premiership in the No. 6 jumper but he has played just seven games this season, axed by coach Garth Brennan after a form slump that paved the way for AJ Brimson’s debut.

Elgey has struggled since missing the 2016 season through injury. Picture: Jerad Williams

A former Australian Schoolboys halfback, Elgey burst onto the scene at the Titans with an impressive rookie season in 2015, but he has struggled for confidence in his return from a knee reconstruction.

Manly first targeted Elgey two years ago after his maiden NRL campaign, but the Gold Coast product opted to stay loyal to the Titans, signing a two-year extension.

But with Elgey having lost his way at the Titans, the playmaker hopes a move to the Sea Eagles, working with Cherry-Evans, can reignite his 42-game NRL career.

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The departure of Elgey could open the door for Melbourne playmaker Ryley Jacks, who held talks with Brennan last week.

The Titans have offered Jacks a 12-month deal but the parties have yet to agree to the financial terms.

Brennan confirmed his interest in former Burleigh and Sunshine Coast schemer Jacks, who has won 20 of his 24 career games at the Storm.

Elgey will get a fresh start at Manly.

“We’re talking to his management,” Brennan said.

“Ryley has been in a good system and comes highly recommended.

“We’ve had some discussions and I’ve met with him but I’ve left that up to the recruitment committee to make the decisions and what they do from there.

“He would add some depth to the club,

“At this stage the only recognised halves we’ve got in our squad for next year are Ash Taylor and AJ Brimson.

“We need depth in that area and some coverage.

“That’s an area we lacked early in the year.

“Whether it’s Ryley or someone else, we’re looking for someone to add some depth to our squad.”

Originally published as Titans playmaker Kane Elgey bound for Manly Sea Eagles in 2019