In the prime of his playing career, AJ Brimson has been one of the best players at the Titans for a number of years having come through their ranks at the age of 15 before starting full-time in 2017.<\/p>\n
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However, the ex-Maroons representative is facing an uncertain future at the Titans with Code Sports<\/a> reporting that multiple Sydney-based teams are closely monitoring his contract situation at the moment.<\/p>\n The Bulldogs were named as one team who have inquired about Brimson.<\/p>\n Although it is understood that he has no desire to leave the Titans and remains under contract there until the end of the decade, there is a sense that he may be frustrated by the constant changes in position.<\/p>\n Over the past few seasons, he has been unable to cement a permanent position, having played at fullback (now occupied by Keano Kini), the halves (now occupied by Jayden Campbell and Zane Harrison), and in the centres.<\/p>\n \u201cHe doesn\u2019t want to be a centre,\u201d Code Sports journalist Brent Read, who reported the story, said on NRL 360. <\/p>\n \u201cHe thinks he\u2019s a fullback and that\u2019s going to be an issue because he\u2019s not going to play fullback at that football club with Keano Kini.\u201d<\/p>\n AJ Brimson. (Photo by Chris Hyde\/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n Gorden Tallis, a part-owner at the Titans, said the club would want to keep Brimson as he is one of their \u201cbest players\u201d and a local junior.<\/p>\n \u201cAt our club the best option is for him to play in the centres,\u201d Tallis added on NRL 360.<\/p>\n However, Code Sports reporter Michael Carayannis urged the Titans to let Brimson walk, arguing it would be the best result for both parties.<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019ve got to let him go… for the balance of your salary cap you\u2019re paying $900,000 for a bloke who is not a centre… we\u2019ve seen repeated coaches try to nail this puzzle. No one has got it right,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019ve danced around this issue for too long. The best outcome for AJ Brimson and the Titans is to part ways.\u201d<\/p>\n Given reports that he wants to play in the No.1 jersey, it\u2019s hard to see him joining the Broncos, Cowboys, Dragons, Dolphins, Eels, Knights, Rabbitohs, Raiders, Storm, Warriors or Wests Tigers, as they all have their long-term fullbacks.<\/p>\n But this could see him as a potential signing for the Sea Eagles, Panthers and Roosters, all of whom are looking to replace their elite fullback options in the coming seasons.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Canterbury Bulldogs and Cronulla Sharks have made it no secret that they\u2019re in the market for someone to play fullback.<\/p>\n Gus admits club looking into everything | 04:17<\/p>\n BULLDOGS\u2019 BID FOR VERRILLS \u2018NOT HAPPENING\u2019 ANYMORE<\/p>\n While the Bulldogs may be sniffing around Brimson, it sounds like any chance of Sam Verrills landing at the club next year is gone.<\/p>\n Phil Gould was spotted meeting with the out-of-favour Titans hooker at Magic Round last week and lashed out at the \u201cmoron\u201d who snapped the photo.<\/p>\n Gould said he had \u201c12 of 14 meetings\u201d around Brisbane over the four days he was there and as it turns out, the Bulldogs appear to be out of the race for Verrills\u2019 signature now anyway.<\/p>\n \u201cMy understand is it is not happening,\u201d Brent Read reported on NRL 360.<\/p>\n \u201cI think there are some concerns over his injury history and I think that\u2019s scared them away.\u201d<\/p>\n Bulldogs boss Phil Gould spotted meeting with Sam Verrills. Credit: Supplied.Source: The Daily Telegraph<\/p>\n WATSON SET TO JOIN CHIEFS… BUT NOT BEFORE NRL SWITCH<\/p>\n Roosters utility Connor Watson is set to join expansion side the PNG Chiefs in 2028 via a one year stint with the rebuilding St George Illawarra Dragons.<\/p>\n Zero Tackle<\/a> reported Watson is set to ink a one-year deal with the Dragons for 2027, before linking up with the PNG Chiefs from their inaugural season for two years.<\/p>\n The Dragons deal would be similar to Jonah Pezet\u2019s one-year stay at the Eels before he joins with the Broncos on a three-year deal from 2027. <\/p>\n Watson toured the PNG Chiefs facilities in Port Moresby over the weekend and arrived back in Australia on Monday with an offer on the table. <\/p>\n Watson is contracted to the Roosters until the end of the 2027 season, but the club is open to letting him leave early if he can strike a deal elsewhere. <\/p>\n The 29-year-old has scored 34 tries in 177 NRL games for the Roosters and Knights since his debut in 2016 and has played five Origins for NSW to date. <\/p>\n However, the arrival of Reece Robson at the Roosters has seen Watson shifted back to bench utility and it is understood he covets the No.13 role, which is held by Victor Radley at the club. <\/p>\n MORE NEWS<\/p>\n VEGAS TEAMS: Four teams locked in for 2027 Vegas season opener, with Storm twist<\/a><\/p>\n TEAMS RD 12: Origin havoc as Dogs star returns; shock Red V move, Bunnies changes<\/a><\/p>\n