Reagan Campbell-Gillard has revealed Gold Coast's playing squad is one of the biggest reasons he wants to be a Titan in 2025.
Relocating to Queensland after finishing 2024 as Parramatta's player of the year, the 221-game forward who began his career with Penrith can't wait to embark on a fresh start away from Sydney after inking a three-year deal on Friday.
In his first interview since joining the Titans, Campbell-Gillard shared the trifecta of reasons he wants to be at the club, spearheaded by the talented playing squad assembled to help bring the first ever premiership to the Gold Coast.
"One of the biggest reasons is definitely the squad," he told Titans.com.au.
I think there's a lot of depth, youth, speed and quality players within the side.
Reagan Campbell-Gillard
"The coach is another main reason as well, but also the lifestyle and location.
"I think it was the perfect move for myself and my family at this stage of my career.
"It's a fresh start for myself and I'm pretty keen to get up there, knuckle down and get to work with the Titans."
The 31-year-old joins a star-studded forward pack featuring Queensland trio Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Moe Fotuaika and David Fifita together with a raft of other talented players such as Beau Fermor, Chris Randall, Sam Verrills and Jaimin Jolliffe.
But despite being an Origin and International representative and a regular starter in first grade for over a decade, he isn't expecting to just walk straight into the 17 upon his arrival to Parkwood.
"I've got to earn the respect of the team and fit in where I can," Campbell-Gillard said.
"Getting those combinations right (in the forward pack) is something we're going to have to work on in the pre-season and everyday we can work together to build those combinations.
"I need to figure out how everyone plays and works, and that's with the whole squad, so once I understand everyone's playing styles, I'll add to that with my own game.
"I think we can have one of the best 1-17s each week."
Joining as the most experienced prop behind Fotuaika (141 games) following the departure of Isaac Liu, Campbell-Gillard will be a great asset for emerging captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui who will bring up his 100th NRL appearance upon his return next season.
The pair already know each other well - having spent over a month together representing the Kangaroos at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup.
"I've played with him in Tests and I'm glad to be alongside him instead of playing against him," Campbell-Gillard said.
"He's a quality player and a quality leader for the Titans as well as at Origin and International level as well.
"I don't really talk much on the field or within the four walls, but I'll always back a leader while playing my own game and doing my part where I can fit in.
"He's still young... he's a young leader and a young captain as well, so I'll be there to hopefully take some pressure off him coming back from injury and take a bit of heat off it.
"Although, I'm sure he'll be fine and he always leads with his actions as well."
Campbell-Gillard is also looking forward to linking up and growing under ever-experienced playmaker Kieran Foran, who will play on in his 17th season next year and continue his role as a mentor for the Titans squad.
"He's the complete package and an absolute competitor... you don't play 300 games just from dipping your toe in," he said.
"He's always given 100 percent where he can and whatever team he plays for and that extends to rep football as well.
"I've played a few games against him and I'm pretty keen to work with him and see how he operates as a leader as well."
