Titans grant Billy Johnstone release

The Jetstar Gold Coast Titans wish to announce that strength and conditioning coach Billy Johnstone has been granted a release from the final year of his contract with the club.

Johnstone was initially contracted with the Jetstar Titans until the end of next season but has been granted a release in order to pursue other opportunities. He will remain with the Jetstar Titans for the remainder of this season.

Johnstone will be replaced by Chris McLellan, who has worked as his assistant for the past two years. McLellan will take on the head conditioning role at the club on a three-year deal.

Former Gold Coast Giants player Danny Burgess has been appointed as McLellan