Gold Coast Titans young gun Tom Weaver has had a big 12 months.
From graduating high school to making the Australian Schoolboys and onto the Tweed Seagulls, Titans and New South Wales Under 19 it has been a big year for the Tugun-born youngster.
And, it is about to go up another level as he graduates from the development list to join the Titans top 30 NRL squad in 2023.
The transition from schoolboys star to NRL can be a steep one but the Titans are allowing the youngster time to build out physically and help his game mature.
A start in Hostplus Cup this year with the Tweed Seagulls was the first step on that journey as he debuted in round 14 against the Redcliffe Dolphins and backed it up in round 15 against the Sunshine Coast Falcons.
A win in that grade will be on Weaver's goals for 2023 as he is yet to taste victory in his first couple of games.
2022 also saw Weaver experience his first senior representative match as he debuted for the New South Wales Blues Under 19s as they defeated the Queensland Maroons 32-4 in June.
Weaver scored a try and kicked six goals in a dominant display and first experience at that level.
Weaver will join a Titans top 30 roster featuring AJ Brimson, Kieran Foran, Toby Sexton and Paul Turner in the halves.
Like the other young playmakers, Weaver will no doubt be looking forward to the arrival of Foran as he continues his development.
As a graduate of the Future Titans program, Weaver has a bright future ahead as he continues his development home on the Gold Coast, and will be one to watch in 2023.
