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The Gold Coast Titans have announced high-profile centre Jamal Idris has been released from his contract with immediate effect, opening the door for him to link with Penrith Panthers.
Titans CEO Graham Annesley said that the 23-year-old had been allowed allowed to walk out on his the remaining three years of his contract due to personal reasons.
We are dealing with people’s lives and at times, we have to put the best interests of people first,’’ said Annesley.
“Jamal has a really close relationship with his family and we respect his desire to spend more time with them in Sydney.
“Jamal has been great on and off the field during his time at the Titans and while we’re disappointed to see him go we fully understand and appreciate his personal circumstances.”
The move allows 29-year-old Panthers centre Brad Tighe to join the Gold Coast club on a two-year deal, also with immediate effect.
Idris joined the Titans for the 2011 season after a three-year with Canterbury Bulldogs in which he played 68 games and represented New South Wales in State of Origin.
But he played just 35 games in three seasons since his move north, with injury and a lack of form curtailing the powerful Idris’ effectiveness for the Titans.
Idris thanked the Titans for his release.
“I’ve enjoyed my time here at the Titans and I’m grateful that the club has favourably considered my request for a release,” said Idris.
“For personal reasons, I have decided it would be best to be closer to my family as my mum has been ill for the past year and it’s been difficult living interstate.
“I wish the club all the best and am looking forward to the opportunity with the Panthers.”
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