Queensland Under 19 and Future Titans alum Sunny Kama has been rewarded for his strong pre-season at Parkwood, elevated to the club’s development squad for the next two seasons.
Originally on a full-time train-and-trial deal for 2026 before his upgrade, the homegrown outside back has been a pivotal part of Gold Coast’s pathways program since joining as a 15-year-old, also helping Palm Beach Currumbin to state and national schoolboy title success in 2024.
The 19-year-old made his Hostplus Cup debut for the Tweed Seagulls last year and his development has been aided by the Future Titans’ transitional program, helping bridge the game for elite pathways players to progress to the club’s full-time system.
Titans pathways manager Matt Keating is proud to see Kama upgraded after watching him excel over the pre-season.
"I’m extremely proud of Sunny’s development since being part of our pathways program and his progression is a great example of how our NRL transitional program is designed to work," he said.
"The step up from our junior program to a full-time NRL environment can be significant, but we want to ensure our young players are fully prepared physically, mentally and professionally for what that looks like.
"Over the past 12 months, Sunny has embraced the standards and expectations we set within that space. He’s continued to flourish in his growth as a player on the field, as well as develop an attention to detail away from it, including around recovery and preparation.
"It’s great to see the work he’s put in and how much he’s applied himself training with the NRL squad over the pre-season and is well deserving of the opportunity to be upgraded to a development player."
