Overview
- Carter Gordon has been granted permission to negotiate with Rugby Australia and the Queensland Reds, with multiple reports naming the Reds as his likely destination if a release is secured.
- Gordon’s management is seeking an early exit from his Titans deal after he picked up a 2026 option, and incoming coach Josh Hannay has recently discussed a possible switch back to the 15‑a‑side game with him.
- Gold Coast officials are not rushing to release Gordon and say any departure would occur only on terms that do not disadvantage the club.
- The 24-year-old’s first NRL season was curtailed by a spinal fluid leak that required surgery, limiting him to one top-grade match at centre in Round 27 after appearances in Queensland Cup.
- Rugby Australia is targeting Gordon as a potential Wallabies No.10 for 2027, with reported overseas offers exceeding $1 million and suggestions RA may need to go north of $500,000 to secure him.