Gold Coast's most promising forward Cooper Bai has credited the ethos and leadership of club co-captain Tino Fa'asuamalaeaui for his decision to re-sign.
The new Titans era under rookie NRL coach Josh Hannay was in the balance in February as both players weighed up their futures.
Papua New Guinea international Bai, 19, knocked back Melbourne to extend until the end of 2027, one day after co-captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui committed his future to the club until at least 2030.
"That was a big part of me staying ... and my own personal beliefs. Tino has been massive for this club," Bai said.
"He was a big influence as the captain and just with the amount of effort that he puts into keeping this club together and moving forward."