Gold Coast extend contract of promising playmaker AJ Brimson
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook has made a strong early move at the club by locking in a major part of their future by extending the contract of local product AJ Brimson.
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Rising star AJ Brimson has given Gold Coast fans something to smile about after inking a three-year deal with the struggling club.
The Titans junior has come on in leaps and bounds following his Round 10 debut in 2018 to become one of Gold Coast’s major attacking weapons.
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook said Brimson, who also represented the Junior Kangaroos against France and Australia in their successful Nines campaign, was a key retention for the club.
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Brimson described the contract extension as being the “best outcome possible” for him and his Gold Coast-based family.
“Pretty stoked to be honest, I don’t think it could’ve gone any better,” Brimson said.
“I had big intentions to stay here, I really love it here and that the club wants to extend (my contract) for another two years is awesome.
“I’ve been working pretty closely with the new staff, especially with Michael Gordon coming back but there’s a great squad here and a great staff and everyone’s really ripping in.”
Brimson will continue to hone his fullback craft under Gordon, who remains in a coaching role with the Titans.
“There’s not many better to learn off so I’m stoked that he’s back full time here and I think I’ll be working really closely with him and just trying to be in his face every day getting him to help me out,” Brimson said.
“It is terrific news that AJ will be with us again until the end of 2022,” Holbrook said.
“AJ is a perfect example of the Titans production line in action – a local junior who came through the Club’s development system to play NRL in his hometown.
“AJ is an exceptional young player as we all know, highlighted by the fact he is now on the radar of representative selectors. But importantly he is also an impressive young man, and a quality human being who has a passion for this Club and his community.”
With 36 games now under his belt, Brimson is set to establish himself as the Titans’ first-choice fullback in 2020 following Michael Gordon’s retirement and remains in the frame for future Origin selection.
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Originally published as Gold Coast extend contract of promising playmaker AJ Brimson