'First to do it': Ex-Wallabies star Carter Gordon eyeing off Titans halves spot after code switch
Carter Gordon has the opportunity to become the first Wallabies playmaker in more than three decades to make a successful code switch to the NRL.
The 23-year-old signed with the Titans mid-way through the year and will remain at the club for the next two seasons.
Gordon played six games for Australia before making the transition to the 13-man code and now plans on locking down a starting role on the Gold Coast in 2025.
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While a lot of recent imports from union have been outside backs, Gordon will become the first half in 34 years to play first grade rugby league after previously playing international rugby union if he makes his debut next year.
Carter Gordon has made the jump from union to league. Chris Hyde via Getty Images
"I haven't played any rugby league growing up," Carter told The Sydney Morning Herald.
"I watched a lot of it, but never made the transition or started in the game, purely because I was in a private school system all the way through.
"I'm kinda the first half to do it. I'm quite excited by that, to see what I can bring, how my skill set from union might help the rugby league game and those sorts of things.
"That was definitely appealing. Just the way the game is played is something that I enjoy watching. I always thought I'd end up in league."
Gordon will be part of a tricky puzzle for coach Des Hasler next season, with plenty of viable options in the mix to partner veteran Kieran Foran.
Kieran Foran has re-signed with the Titans. Getty
Tanah Boyd, AJ Brimson, Jayden Campbell and Tom Weaver all spent time in the halves this year, but Gordon is hopeful he can get the nod heading into round one.
"I'd love to play in the halves," he said.
"In saying that, I've definitely got to bide my time behind Foz and make sure I'm fully ready to go.
"I'm working with him and the coaches in this pre-season to make sure I'm in a good spot and can run the team from those positions."
Gordon scored four tries in four games for the Tweed Seagulls this year after inking his deal with the Titans, playing at centre and five-eighth.
