Former Dally M winner Todd Carney has joined the Gold Coast Titans on a full-time basis as a pathways coach the club has announced.
Carney had previously been working as a specialist coach with the Future Titans in a part-time role, but is now been upgraded and will help “foster the transition of critical age groups to the NRL” according to a club-issued statement.
Speaking about his new gig to CODE Sports, Carney reveals he’s already hit the ground running.
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“I’ll be doing the pathways and talent identification which is great,” Carney said.
“I started this week and can’t wait to get into the role.
“There’s great talent on the Gold Coast. I’d love to help the club become a force and it starts at the grassroots level.”
Carney’s involvement in several off-field incidents was a reason why he didn’t reach the consistent heights he should have but he still enjoyed a successful career, winning a Dally M and reaching a grand final.
Carney’s appointment comes as the Titans secure the signatures of seven players in a sign new coach Josh Hannay is keen to quickly make his mark on the roster.
Five of the players signed were mostly seen in the reserve grades this year while two more other new additions to the club are schoolboy stars in Cooper Murphy and Justus Lowndes from rugby league nursery Keebra Park.
Both Lowndes and Murphy were led to the club by Carney, who worked closely with Keebra Park this year.
Panthers hooker Luke Sommerton, 2025 Queensland Cup player of the year Oliver Pascoe, Raiders flyer Jensen Taumoepeau, Dragons prop Jett Liu and another former Panther in Siale Faeamani are the new faces on the glitter strip.
BRONCOS SKIPPER DROPS BIG HINT ON FUTURE
Broncos veteran Adam Reynolds has declared the 2026 season may not be his last in the NRL, but it remains unclear if his future lies in Red Hill.
The 35-year-old signed a one-year contract extension for 2026 earlier this year, which was expected to be his final playing contract with a move into the club’s coaching ranks looming.
By the time his contract expires, Reynolds will be 36 and the experienced halfback has battled with injuries in recent years, with his last coming in their grand final win over the Storm.
However, Reynolds made it clear to the Broncos and potential suitors that if he is performing next season, he could be looking to extend his impressive career into 2027.
“I still haven’t come to terms or come to an agreement where I am going to finish up, I don’t know,” Reynolds said to Fox Sports News.
“If I am playing good football next year and I’m fit and healthy and enjoying myself, I don’t see a reason to end that.”
Reynolds’ admission comes after the Broncos signed boom young gun Jonah Pezet, who will spend a year at the Eels in 2026 before arriving as a key recruit under Michael Maguire.
The 22-year-old is considered the heir to Reynolds’ throne, which could mean Brisbane powerbrokers don’t have the cap space available to retain their current skipper.
“Jonah Pezet is a great young kid from all I’ve heard, but we’ve got Coby Black here as well. Competition is important in squads and you need that to be succesful,” Reynolds said.
“It’d be great to see those two competing, whether I am here or somewhere else I don’t know.
“I am just focused on next year, getting myself right to go again and that will sort itself out throughout the season.”
Should Reynolds decide to extend his NRL career, the Perth Bears will undoubtedly be interested in his services for their debut campaign in first grade.
An experienced halfback of Reynolds’ stature could help their transition into the NRL, mentoring a potential rising playmaker before he takes over in 2028.
Meanwhile, the Tigers have previously been interested in Reynolds’ services, and Benji Marshall reportedly made a play to recruit him for 2026.
FRESH PICTURES OF PENRITH PARK
Fresh rendered images of the Panthers’ new $300 million stadium have been shared, with the demolition of the old Penrith Park grandstands complete.
The Panthers played their home games at Parramatta’s CommBank Stadium in 2025, and will do the same next season before the completion of their new home ground in 2027.
Penrith shared new ground’s design to Instagram and construction of the stadium has begun.
Both the western and eastern grandstands will receive a major face list, with upgraded food and beverage facilities as well as improved seating set to be included.
The new stadium will reportedly hold 25,000 people once complete, which includes the northern and southern hills in which Panthers fans flock to for home games.
“The new world-class stadium will be a game-changer for Penrith, which will be enjoyed by Panthers fans for generations to come,” Panthers Group chair Peter Graham said.
“With demolition works now complete, it won’t be long until our first game back home.”
MANLY’S COACHING OVERHAUL CONTINUES
Anthony Seibold’s coaching overhaul has reportedly continued, with rugby league legend Brett Kimmorley set to sign on as the club’s reserve grade head coach.
Kimmorley played 26 games for the Northern Eagles during an impressive career and also took charge of the Tigers’ NRLW team last season.
Now, according to Code Sports, he will make the move to Brookvale, joining club legend Kieran Foran who recently signed on as Seibold’s assistant coach.
The duo’s arrival comes after the departure of Michael Ennis, who reportedly turned down a one-year extension to remain as an assistant in 2026.
Alongside NSW Cup commitments, Kimmorley will reportedly be skills coach for the NRL team and he has previously spent time as Michael Maguire’s assistant at the Tigers.
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“I am just looking forward to getting over there, seeing what the senior coaches want down and how they want it done,” Kimmorley said on SEN.
“I did some work with Seibs actually here at SEN a couple of years ago and that is sort of my relationship with Seibs.
“They rang and Seibs was keen for a conversation and chat. I love coaching and love being involved in league. Get the ability to be part of an NRL program again.
“So it’s a great opportunity. I love coaching, I love being around it. Obviously Seibs has reached out and given me an opportunity to catch up.”
Kimmorley walked away from the Tigers’ NRLW set-up following a turbulent 2025 season, with his team winning only a single game.
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