Gold Coast has been urged to stay patient with the NRL club's latest emerging playmaker after Zane Harrison detailed why he had no interest in leaving the Titans for big money.
The 20-year-old halfback on Thursday addressed his contract extension for the first time since the deal was done a week ago.
His extension, until 2029, came after a messy public discussion over his worth but before the November 1 free agency window opened, meaning he never officially entertained interest from other clubs.
That includes the PNG Chiefs and the incoming club's tax-free incentive, which has already had a seismic impact on the NRL's player market.
"Not at all," Harrison said at Thursday's jersey launch when asked how tempting it was.
"I didn't have my eyes anywhere else. My love for the Gold Coast is unmatched, my decision was easy.
"My goal is to bring success to this club, win games. I was always going to stay loyal."
The Palm Beach Currumbin graduate and former under-19 NSW Origin player joins fellow spine members Jayden Campbell (2031) and Keano Kini (2030) as long-term signings.
A hamstring injury cut Harrison's NRL season short, but he still impressed in 11 appearances, including kicking the winning field goal in a 19-18 win over Penrith.
The Titans have had no problem identifying capable young playmakers, with Jahrome Hughes, Toby Sexton, Jamal Fogarty, Kane Elgey and Ash Taylor all impressing in club colours.
But all either moved on or struggled once handed the keys or quit the game entirely.
Former NRL half Moses Mbye, who works as programs and development manager for Titans affiliate club Ipswich Jets, told AAP that Harrison would become "a leader at the club".
Mbye knows the family well and said Harrison wanted to be a Titan from a young age after growing up in Tweed Heads.
He said it would have been easy for Harrison to chase "big bucks" at PNG or a glamour NRL club.
"It is a brave call from both parties and the right call," Mbye said.
"Zane has shown what he can do and has so much potential and I really hope the Titans are patient with him and allow him to make mistakes and find the traits in his game that he can improve.
"I came into first grade and started really well, but you are going to have a dip in form at some point, but he is the sort of kid that is going to come out the other side of any form dip.
"He is going to be a great halfback. He has all the attributes ... he's tenacious and tough, kicks the ball well, and the bigger the game the better the plays."
Harrison is nearing full fitness and hopes to take full part in pre-season training.
