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Early frontrunners... and a bolter to watch as intense bidding war tipped after stunning Titans call The Gold Coast have given former Queensland State of Origin utility AJ Brimson permission to talk to other clubs despite being under contract at the Titans until 2030. Watch every game of every round of the Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. It will be welcome news to a club like the Perth Bears who are desperate to sign rep-class players and the PNG Chiefs will no doubt be an option. The Bulldogs also shape as a bolter to chase his signature given they could do with a genuine strike weapon at fullback despite signing Connor Tracey to an extension earlier this year. Tracey is incredibly versatile and could shift anywhere in the backline, including to the centres, while he could also have utility value on the bench. Brimson has been at the Titans for nine years but hasn’t been able to nail down a particular spot in the starting line-up. The Courier Mail has reported that Titans coach Josh Hannay agreed to let Brimson talk to other clubs after his management asked for permission to do so. “As a club we have the utmost respect for AJ and we know he loves this club and always will,” Hannay said. “The discussions have been incredibly respectful and will remain so. There is no animosity either way. This is simply a decision that both parties see as being in their own best interests.” Brimson, who is on $900,000 a season at the Titans, played four Origin games for the Maroons from 2020-23. It’s understood he wants to play fullback, but the Titans view Keano Kini as their long-term No. 1.