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.