Go slow: Hasler in no rush to determine 'flash' Gordon's new role

Titans head coach Des Hasler is in no rush to find the ideal role for his 2025 recruit Carter Gordon, suggesting the Wallabies star could fill a multitude of positions. 

The rugby union convert will be given space and time to find his feet at his new club and code next year, and his new mentor is a fan of his size and versatility.

"Yeah, he’s a big lump of a thing," Hasler said of the 23-year-old.

"He can play a number of positions; he’s got that versatility.

"It’ll be really fascinating to watch his transition into rugby league."

Largely playing as a flyhalf (five-eighth) and fullback in rugby union, Gordon stands at 189 centimeres and 93 kilograms, meaning he has the frame and physique to potentially play a number of positions across the rugby league backline.

Hasler knows it is a big change and that there will be a transition period, but believes Gordon has the football knowledge to make it a success.

"Full credit to him, he’s reached the highest levels in rugby, and he obviously wants to do the same in league, so it’ll be a great journey for him," he said.

"It’s a big decision, he’s certainly not unaware of the challenge that lays ahead of him, but you kind of like that.

"He strikes me that he’s a got pretty good IQ when it comes to footy… whether it be the rugby type or the league type."

And when asked of any concerns transitioning, Hasler was quick to point to a former Titan who did it successfully before him.

"You look back in past case histories, there was a bloke here called Mat Rogers, and he did a pretty good job (transitioning between rugby codes)," Hasler enthused.

Time will tell where Gordon best fits into Hasler's side next year, but for now the Titans coach is focused on bouncing back from his side's loss to the Rabbitohs last weekend.