The Gold Coast Titans have bolstered their playmaking depth for 2016 with the signing of unwanted Newcastle half Tyrone Roberts for 2016 and 2017.

“Tyrone is an accomplished playmaker and goalkicker who has played nearly 100 first grade games and has all the skills,” coach Neil Henry said in a statement.

“He will complement Ashley and Kane who are young players at the start of their NRL careers and gives us more depth in the squad next year.

“He’s from the far north coast which we regard as the Titans’ catchment area and he has taken an opportunity to move closer to family and take on a senior role at the club and I’m sure he will develop further at the Titans.”

Roberts joins his cousin James at the club.