GREG Bird's NRL career could be revived by the Gold Coast Titans pending the outcome of an appeal against his conviction for glassing his American girlfriend.
The former Australian Test five-eighth has been in outstanding form for the France-based Catalan Dragons in English Super League, with Dragons coach Kevin Walters keen for him to stay on next year.
Bird, who was sentenced to at least eight months jail after being convicted for recklessly wounding Katie Milligan, is due to appeal against the verdict in the District Court on November 23-24.
French sources say Bird has been sounded out by the Titans as halves partner for skipper Scott Prince in 2010.
Centres Chris Walker and Brett Delaney will play for English clubs Bradford and Leeds next year, and the Titans are keen to strengthen their backline stocks.
Walker was signed by the Titans as a foundation player in 2007 despite a troubled past in the NRL, and after a rocky beginning proved a model citizen.
Bird played two Tests for Australia and four Origin games for the Blues in 2007-08.
He has put on weight since moving to France after being shown the door by Cronulla, and has been playing lock for Catalan, who beat Wakefield 25-16 in an elimination final yesterday.
If circumstances allowed the Titans to sign Bird it is unlikely the NRL would intervene, although it has issued an edict to clubs that if they sign a player with a poor record they are equally culpable if there is further trouble.
Bird's manager Gavin Orr confirmed last night the Titans had expressed interest, along with several other clubs.
"I get calls from clubs from time to time wanting to know what Greg might do," Orr said. "The Titans have been in touch, but everything hinges on his court case."
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