The Gold Coast Titans confirmed that young fullback Fynn Laffranchi has signed a train-and-trial contract and will take part in pre-season when it begins in November.
In February this year, the club announced they signed Laffranchi to a five-year extension that will conclude after the 2030 season.
Known for his work ethic, competitiveness, speed, and maturity, Laffranchi has progressed through Gold Coast’s pathways.
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Fynn will follow in his dad’s footsteps, as Anthony Laffranchi played 205 NRL games across his career.
He played 103 for the Wests Tigers, playing in the 2025 premiership-winning side, and 102 games for the Titans from 2007 to 2011.
Anthony became a Coaching Assistant and Business Development Executive for the Titans in 2015 before being promoted to Football Manager in 2016 and, since January 2019, has been the General Manager of Football.
The 18-year-old developed his skills early in his career through touch football and playing for the Under 17s Queensland City side facing the Tweed Seagulls.
Last year, he starred in the Burleigh Bears U17 program, winning the Cyril Connell Grand Final and scoring a try in a dominant 40-18 win over the Redcliffe Dolphins.
This year, he represented the South West Under 18 division at the QSSRL State Championships.
Fynn also played in the Future Titans side that took on the Wests Tigers in 2024, and his brother, Oscar, claimed the Anthony Laffranchi Cup in 2022.
For the 18-year-old, the decision to train instead of going to Schoolies with his mates is worth the sacrifice.
“I’ll jump straight into pre-season. That’s the sacrifice you’ve got to make if you want to chase your dreams,” Laffranchi said at the Titans All Schools touch launch this week.
“It was automatic. This is my dream, so I’m willing to sacrifice that (schoolies).”
Laffranchi attended Palm Beach State High School and starred in their rugby league program.
Although he’s nervous, he’s looking forward to putting in the work to develop his game and body.
“I’m so excited, I can’t wait,” he said.
“It’s obviously going to be hard, but I just can’t wait to get in there, work hard, change my body and get fit.
“A bit of nerves, but that comes with it, I reckon.”
Anthony Laffranchi and Oscar Laffranchi. (Photo: Titans Media)
Continuing the Laffranchi name associated with the Titans is important to Fynn, but he doesn’t want to work his way up through the ranks and be his own person.
“That’s all I’ve been dreaming of as a kid,” he said.
“I want to follow my dad’s footsteps, but also make a name for myself, not just be known as Anthony’s son.
“Playing for the same club as my dad has always been a kid’s dream.”
WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 11: Jayden Campbell of the Titans passes the ball during the round six NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and Gold Coast Titans at WIN Stadium on April 11, 2025 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
Someone Laffranchi looks up to is current Titans five-eighth Jayden Campbell, who also spent his fair share at fullback, and Fynn draws more motivation from seeing a childhood favourite achieve his dreams.
Fynn also identified Keano Kini and Newcastle Knights star Kalyn Ponga as inspirations.
“Seeing him [Jayden] debut, he was one of my childhood favourite players,” Laffranchi said.
“I see how hard he trains, and I just want to progress and do the same.
“I love how Keano works so hard and gets involved in the game.”
“Ponga’s been my favourite player since I was young, so I’d love to make my debut and play with Keano and against Ponga.”
The Titans hope to improve after a disappointing season, while Laffranchi will train this pre-season before joining the top 30 squad in 2028.