Already regarded internally as a key piece of the Titans' future, Bilish's new deal reflects the club's growing confidence in the teenager following an impressive first NRL pre-season after progressing through the club's pathways system since the age of 15. Under the terms of the extension, Bilish will transition into the Titans' full-time squad in 2027 before pushing for a Top 30 spot the following season, a clear indication of the club's long-term planning under new head coach Josh Hannay. Titans director of football Scott Sattler said the extension was a significant endorsement of both the player and the club's development pathway. “Jai has been part of our Future Titans system since he could join at 15 and is a great example of what strong pathways and long-term development can produce,” Keating said. Previously contracted until 2028, the Palm Beach Currumbin Reds captain has been a standout in the schoolboy ranks, playing a pivotal role in the club's National Schoolboy Cup success in 2024 while continuing to develop within the Future Titans program.