Fans flock to successful Titans NAIDOC event

The wait for this year's NAIDOC event was certainly worth it for Titans fans, flocking to Mudgeeraba for the annual community event on Tuesday.

Usually held in July to coincide with the week of reconciliation events and celebrations, adverse weather forced the date to be postponed but despite the date change, there was no effect with the interest levels 

Over 2000 people attended at Firth Park, which also saw over a dozen of the playing squad attend to mingle, sign autographs and take photos with fans, including highly-popular forward David Fifita.

Recently returning from his World Cup duties, the Tongan star was overwhelmed at the huge turn out for the special event.

"I didn't know this many people were going to show up. It's really exciting for the community," he told 7 News Gold Coast.

The most popular Titan was by far Jayden Campbell, with the exciting young gun keen to meet the next generation who were eager to cross paths with the talented fullback.

The day also brought back memories for Brian Kelly, who remembers being on the other side of the fence in his junior days.

"Growing up, I was one of these kids here running around and going up to players asking them to sign my shirt and my posters," when speaking 9 News Gold Coast.

Titans chair Dennis Watt was among the revellers and was overjoyed to see such a successful event take place.

"It was an absolute pleasure to see so many people attend our annual NAIDOC day despite us having to move the date from earlier in the year due to wet weather," he said.

"It's one of the biggest days I've seen in my time, and we are extremely proud to partner with Kalwun Corporation and Deadly Choices to host such an inspiring event.

"It's great to see the community unite as one for such an important purpose, coming together to celebrate our First Nations cultures."

The annual event will return in 2023.